Middle School Spanish Teacher Grades 5-8

Washtenaw Area Schools Application Consortium•Ann Arbor, MI

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Teachers in Ann Arbor Public Schools create a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish effective rapport with pupils; motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation of education in accordance with each pupil's ability; and establish good relationships with parents and other district staff.

Requirements

Possession of current, valid licensing or certification as it applies to this position
Certification in the appropriate level and subject is required for teachers
Copies of an active Michigan Teaching Certificate and college transcripts are required with the application packet.
Original certificate and certified transcripts are required prior to being hired.
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in education
Ability to communicate in the required language(s) both orally and in writing
Required valid, current Michigan Teaching Certificate for the appropriate grade level (6-12) and subject area
Demonstrated success working with historically underachieving students and closing achievement gaps
Be recognizes as a collaborative instructional team member
Read, write, and comprehend basic instructions, short correspondence, and memos in both English and required language(s) for this position
Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, parents, students, and administrators in both English and required language(s) for this position
Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing in both English and required language(s) for this position
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals
Compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form
Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Work with parents and children of diverse cultural backgrounds
Develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community
Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies
The employee is directly responsible for safety, well being, or work output of other people.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.
The position required the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with public and staff.

Nice To Haves

Dual or multiple certifications for teachers is preferred
Prefer valid, current Michigan Teaching Certificate for the appropriate grade level (6-12) with at least two endorsements

Responsibilities

Teach district approved curriculum
Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and times designated
Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students
Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like, and communicating these objectives to students
Diagnose the learning disabilities of students
Evaluate pupil's academic and social growth; keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports
Conduct parent-teacher conferences for education related purposes outside the instructional day
Supervise classroom and students
Other duties as assigned