Spanish Teacher - Massabesic High School

Regional School Unit 57 Position: Spanish Teacher Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in the specific area of teaching Holds appropriate Maine Department of Education certification Demonstrated preparation to teach at the appropriate grade level Reports To: Building Administration (Principal and/or Assistant Principal) Job Goal: To deliver effective instruction and services to students, ensuring all students develop the knowledge, skills, and habits of work necessary to become successful individuals and responsible citizens. Performance Responsibilities: Plans and implements a program of study that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of students Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for lessons and projects Creates a classroom environment that encourages student participation and is conducive to learning Utilizes appropriate instructional methods and materials to meet lesson objectives Assesses student progress regularly and provides timely feedback Identifies student learning needs and seeks assistance from district specialists as needed Engages in ongoing professional growth and development Supports and enforces school policies and maintains fair and consistent classroom management practices Attends staff meetings, serves on committees, and participates in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) Takes reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities Maintains accurate and complete records as required Prepares for substitute teachers to ensure continuity of instruction Utilizes community resources to enhance instruction when appropriate Makes provisions to be available to students and parents outside the instructional day under reasonable terms Performs other duties as assigned Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, bend, kneel, crouch, push, pull, and lift (approximately 25–75 pounds, depending on student needs), as well as perform other physical tasks as necessary. Terms of Employment: Salary, work year, and working conditions will be established by the RSU 57 School Board. Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy. Equal Opportunity Employer: Regional School Unit 57 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. RSU 57 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal and state laws.