About This Role
Teaching Spanish to middle school students is the core of this role, providing daily instruction in accordance with the Board-approved curriculum. The teacher will develop lesson plans, assess student progress, and maintain a positive learning environment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain lesson plans under the Board approved model for teaching and learning
- Develop lesson plans and instructional materials that provide appropriate instructional strategies to adapt instruction to the needs of each pupil
- Set specific objectives in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and effectively instruct in a way to achieve these objectives
- Plan class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate and meet the individual needs, interests, and ability levels of all pupils
- Participate with other staff members in planning during designated times
- Incorporate into planning all requirements in a student
- Provide quality instruction in accordance with Board approved curriculum
- Utilize Board adopted curricula and textbooks and technology resources, and other appropriate learning activities to achieve state and district standards for students
- Monitor pupil academic progress and personal growth toward appropriate objectives
- Maintain records of pupil's educational progress and summarize these grades for reporting purposes
- Identify pupil needs and provide appropriate, engaging instruction
- Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate that is conducive to learning
- Utilize class time effectively, supervising pupils in assigned activities as assigned
- Design assessments that inform ongoing instruction
- Employ differentiated instruction techniques, as needed
- Implement required accommodations and services as required by pupils
- Refer students to the appropriate support personnel using prescribed district procedures
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
- Implement all relevant policies and rules governing student life and conduct
- Create an environment of respect and rapport, and establish a culture for learning
- Strive to maintain and enhance professional competence and continuous improvement through professional reading as well as participation in workshops, conferences, college courses and appropriate staff development programs in accordance with district guidelines
- Attend school and district meetings as required
- Complete all state mandated trainings and other professional development requirements annually
- Communicate with parents or guardians through conferences and other means to inform them about the academic and social/emotional expectations in relation to pupil growth