Teacher - 0.6 Arabic Teacher (SY26-27)

Watertown Public Schools•Watertown, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Watertown Public Schools seeks an exceptional Arabic Teacher who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who desire to serve where their efforts matter. Candidates should be passionate about teaching, have strong academic knowledge and facility with a World Languages curriculum, and be able to work well with middle school students. Watertown is committed to the practice of teaching world languages for proficiency. Candidates should have a strong background in the ACTFL proficiency guidelines and current Massachusetts Standards for teaching a world language.

Requirements

Foreign Language - Arabic 5-12
SEI Endorsement or licensure

Nice To Haves

Degree in related field. (Arabic)
Certified in their subject area and one or both of the following: Moderate Disabilities, English as a Second Language (at the appropriate grade level(s).

Responsibilities

Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for the course(s) taught.
Utilizes lesson plans and units of instruction, aligned with current state and district standards, which drives instruction through formative assessment and differentiation.
Maintains a safe, organized classroom, which supports students’ independent learning, collaboration, and choice.
Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
Provides a variety of assessments and uses assessments for planning and instruction
Provides consistent, immediate feedback to student learning and asks analytical questions that elicit students’ responses that incorporate prior knowledge, life experience, and interests that are directly related to the content objective.
Monitors and maintains a positive classroom environment that supports the school-wide behavior expectation in which most students are engaged, incorporates mutual respect, and provides cooperative learning opportunities.
Uses available technology/instructional media to enhance the students’ learning experiences.
Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members by communicating in a tactful, courteous, and confidential manner.
Appropriately communicates and interacts with other professional staff in academic planning and school committee work.
Attends and participates in staff meetings and school-related activities and committees.
Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth and works with the administrator to formulate and complete professional growth plans.