Spanish Immersion Teacher – 4th Grade – 6th Grade

Forest Hills Public School District•Grand Rapids, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

To teach appropriate grade-level content in Spanish while in an elementary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Requirements

State of Michigan Teacher Certification required
ZG endorsement with K-8 subjects in self-contained classroom required
Proficiency in oral and written Spanish required

Nice To Haves

K-12 Spanish degree preferred
Fluency in Spanish preferred.
Achievement of a minimum of ACTFL advanced low language proficiency will be given consideration.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
Use relevant technology to support instruction.
Successfully educate students on state and district standards.
Plan and deliver effective instruction aligned with the district-provided curriculum.
Assess students' proficiency levels, adapt instruction accordingly, and track progress over time.
Create a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning.
Foster respect and understanding among students of all backgrounds.
Provide one-on-one and small group support to students as needed.
Develop detailed, accurate and concise lesson plans for each subject area; plan and provide appropriate educational supplemental activities to meet both group and individual needs of all children within the classroom.
Collaborate with special education staff as needed to provide students with individualized education programs (IEPs) appropriate accommodations and supplementary aids.
Maintain accurate records of student performance and communicate progress to parents/guardians.
Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices.
Attend staff meetings and collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional strategies.
Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
Adhere to FERPA regulations and district policy when working with confidential data.
Consistent and reliable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.