Foreign Language Teacher
About The Position
The Foreign Language Teacher provides high-quality language instruction aligned with New York State Learning Standards and school curriculum requirements. The teacher promotes language acquisition, cultural awareness, and effective communication while supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional growth in a therapeutic educational setting. The role includes assessing students’ language proficiency and educational needs; developing and adapting instruction; evaluating and documenting student progress; supporting applicable IEP goals; maintaining a safe, inclusive classroom; and collaborating with administrators, families, multidisciplinary teams, aides, and support staff. The position also involves professional meetings and development, committee service, student supervision, and completion of required academic, behavioral, and incident documentation. This is a full-year position covering both the regular academic school year and the summer school program. Candidates must be available throughout the full school year and summer assignment period.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved teacher preparation program.
- A major or a minimum of 30 semester credit hours in the target foreign language.
- Valid New York State Teaching Certification in World Languages/Foreign Language (Initial, Professional, or Transitional B).
- Passing scores on the New York State Educating All Students (EAS) examination and the applicable Content Specialty Test (CST) for the target language.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the target language and ability to teach reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills effectively.
- Strong classroom management, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Cleared NYSED fingerprinting and criminal history background check.
- Communicate openly, respectfully, and intentionally with students, families, colleagues, and community partners.
- Demonstrate emotional intelligence and commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB).
- Build positive, respectful relationships with students and families while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Contribute to a trauma-informed, student-centered educational environment and intervene appropriately in challenging situations while maintaining the helping role of an educator and practitioner.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with diverse student populations, including students with special education needs.
Responsibilities
- Assess students’ language proficiency and educational needs and modify curriculum and instruction accordingly.
- Develop and implement engaging lessons that build reading, writing, listening, and speaking proficiency in the target language.
- Integrate cultural awareness and global perspectives into classroom instruction.
- Differentiate instruction for diverse learning styles, abilities, and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Provide direct instruction and facilitate active student participation in language-learning activities.
- Evaluate student progress regularly and maintain appropriate documentation.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date student grades using designated digital platforms.
- Prepare report cards, progress reports, and other required academic documentation.
- Develop and implement goals and objectives related to students’ IEPs, as applicable.
- Attend regularly scheduled faculty meetings and professional development activities.
- Serve on professional committees addressing school and student issues.
- Serve as a member of the Committee on Special Education (CSE) when invited.
- Collaborate with administrators, counselors, special education staff, support personnel, and other multidisciplinary team members.
- Supervise students and maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.
- Use effective classroom management strategies and support positive behavioral interventions.
- Complete informational, behavioral, and incident reports as required.
- Assist classroom aides in tracking positivity points and student progress.
- Provide guidance and direction to classroom aides and support staff assigned to the classroom.
- Encourage student engagement, confidence, and appreciation for language learning and cultural diversity.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Job Type
Full-time
