0.5 FTE Middle School Mandarin Teacher

Lexington Public Schools•Lexington, MA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 0.5 FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) Middle School Mandarin Teacher position. The role is exempt and reports to the Building Principal and/or Department Head. The employment terms include a 184-day work year, with benefits and salary determined by the LEA Unit A collective bargaining agreement. The start date is August 31, 2026, and the FY26 salary scale may be adjusted based on negotiations. The position involves teaching Mandarin to middle school students, planning and implementing curriculum, creating a conducive learning environment, and assessing student progress.

Requirements

Must have appropriate licensure in the subject and at the grade level posted.
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Must possess a high level of capability with technology.
Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community.

Responsibilities

Meets and instructs students in Mandarin during assigned class time and in the locations and at designated times.
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to communicate these objectives to students.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms and as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads and principals assists in the evaluation of their job performance.
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
Teaches Mandarin to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the School Committee and other appropriate learning activities.
Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school program.
Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
All other duties as assigned.