Foreign Language Teacher-Spanish-Position #343127

Lee County Schools•Sanford, NC

About The Position

To plan, instruct, and organize instructional environments which help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an approved education program in subject area
North Carolina teaching license
Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when student is participating in an inclusive activity
Ability to motivate students
Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment
Ability to perform general clerical duties
Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom
Ability to operate common office machines
Ability to maintain basic files and records
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitates by work assignments

Responsibilities

The teacher has materials, supplies, and equipment for each lesson ready at the start of the lesson or instructional activity
Gets the class started quickly
Gets students on task quickly at the beginning of each lesson
Maintains a high level of student time-on-task
The teacher has established a set of rules and procedures that govern the handling of routine administrative matters
Has established a set of rules and procedures that govern student verbal participation and talk during different types of activities____whole-class instruction, small group instruction, etc.
Has established a set of rules and procedures that govern student movement in the classroom during different types of instructional and non-instructional activities
Frequently monitors the behavior of all students during whole-class, small group, and seat work activities and during transitions between instructional activities
Stops inappropriate behavior promptly and consistently, yet maintains the dignity of the student
The teacher begins lesson or instructional activity with a review of previous materials
Introduces the lesson or instructional activity and specific learning objectives when appropriate
Speaks fluently and precisely
Presents the lesson or instructional activity using concepts and language understandable to the students
Provides relevant examples and demonstrations to illustrate concepts and skills
Assigns tasks that students handle with a high rate of success
Asks appropriate levels of questions that students handle with a high rate of success
Conducts lesson or instructional activity at a brisk pace, slowing presentations when necessary for student understanding but avoiding slowdowns
Makes transitions between lessons and between instructional activities within lessons efficiently and smoothly
Makes sure that the assignment is clear
Summarizes the main point(s) of the lesson at the end of the lesson or instructional activity
The teacher maintains clear, firm and reasonable work standards and due dates
Circulates during class work to check all students' performance
Routinely uses oral, written, and other work products to check student progress
Poses questions clearly and one at a time
The teacher provides feedback on the correctness or incorrectness of in-class work to encourage student growth
Regularly provides prompt feedback on assigned out-of-c1ass work
Affirms a correct oral response appropriately, and moves on
Provides sustaining feedback after an incorrect response or no response by probing, repeating the question, giving a clue, or allowing more time
The teacher has an instructional plan which is compatible with the school and systemwide curricular goals
Uses diagnostic information obtained from tests and other assessment procedures to develop and revise objectives and/or tasks
Maintains accurate records to document student performance
Has instructional plan that matches/aligns objectives, learning strategies, assessment and student needs at the appropriate level of difficulty
Uses available human and material resources to support the instructional program
The teacher treats all students in a fair and equitable manner
Interacts effectively with students, co-workers, parents, and community
The teacher carries out non-instructional duties as assigned and/or as need is perceived
Adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations
Follows a plan for professional development and demonstrates evidence of growth
The Teacher upholds the Code of Ethics and Standards for Professional conduct
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor