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JOB TITLE: Spanish Teacher
REPORTS TO: School Principal
SUPERVISES: Students
DEPARTMENT: Curriculum & Instruction
JOB TYPE: Full-Time (35 hours/week)
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SALARY/BENEFITS: Refer to Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement 

JOB FUNCTION
Teaches students to speak, read, write, comprehend, and communicate in the Spanish language.

This position directly reports to the school principal and functionally reports to the other school administrators and district directors. This position coordinates with the other teachers, instructional coaches, school psychologists, and school social workers along with other support staff, students, guardians, and the community.

TERM
Shall work the 10-month school calendar as defined by the Board of Education and Collective Bargaining Agreement.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This list is not all-inclusive and is only intended to illustrate the various responsibilities and duties performed.

1. Designs and implements instructive and engaging lesson plans on the Spanish language.
2. Provides effective instruction on and opportunities to practice the language, including vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar.
3. Provides cultural instruction on the country or countries where the language is spoken.
4. Maintains documentation of students performance and language mastery, and attendance, participation, progress, and achievements.
5. Reviews and revises lesson plans, materials, instructional practices, and technology to provide superior instruction.
6. Prepares materials for lessons, assignments, and tests; evaluates and grades student performance.
7. Monitors students progress throughout the year and evaluates preparedness for the upcoming grade level; communicates all progress and concerns with professionalism to guardians and, as appropriate, students, other faculty, staff, and/or administrators; builds and maintains positive rapport and communication with guardians.
8. Establishes and implements classroom management structure and rules that ensure academic engagement and the physical and mental safety of all students; ensures safety and security standards for children, staff, and visitors of the school; supervises all students throughout school grounds and on educational trips as necessary.
9. Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.
10. Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in middle school Spanish language education.
11. Recognizes and supports diversity and equity in support of school and district initiatives.
12. Maintains an educational philosophy and school climate which encourages a cooperative and participant attitude on the part of all staff and students; celebrates the achievements and successes of students.
13. Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminars as required.
14. Attends work as scheduled and arrives in a timely manner unless a qualified absence has been approved as described in the collective bargaining agreement.
15. Performs additional related duties within the scope of this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including fluency in the Spanish language of instruction.
2. Thorough understanding of various instructional methodologies.
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
4. Proficient with Google Suite or related software.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor\'s degree in Education or related subject; appropriate state license or certification; and  and Spanish World Language Endorsement are required. Masters degree; Learning Behavior Specialist Endorsement; and previous experience in education, foreign language, or curriculum development are highly preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing to teach. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Must be able to navigate the classroom and adjust one\'s tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.