SY 25-26 Spanish Teacher - High School

Western Heights Public Schools•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

Performs professional level duties under minimal supervision to instruct students in accordance with state and district curricular standards and policies pertaining to education of students. Contact with Others: Has regular contact with students, other teachers, support and administrative staff, and parents. Contact requires tact and diplomacy and independent judgment such as problem solving, interpreting policies and procedures based on experience, and providing counseling or mediation techniques as appropriate. Other performance Measures: Good people skills are essential to the successful performance of the job. Following safety guidelines and policies are critical to the safety of the teacher, other staff and students. Adherence to district dress standards, proper attendance/leave policies, and other work habits are important to maintaining discipline and respect in an environment conducive to learning. Creativity, initiative and effective problem solving are important to delivering instruction in accordance with the Oklahoma Teacher and Leader Effectiveness Model and other state and district standards.

Requirements

State Licensure or Certification
Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Minimum)
Completion of student teaching
Demonstration of Content Knowledge when teaching assignment is in ESSA category required to meet highly qualified standards.

Responsibilities

Teaches via the inclusive model and provides effective instruction in support of the classroom teacher.
Provides supplemental instruction
Provides remedial instruction as needed
Conduct student assessment to determine remedial/supplemental needs of the students
Familiar with and able to conduct multiple assessments
Supervises students in the classroom and throughout the building and grounds throughout the work day.
Maintains proper classroom discipline
Maintain a positive learning environment that stimulates to learn in both an active and passive mode
Instructs students according to the approved curriculum and state and district standards.
Prepares lessons that progress sequentially and offer alternate ways for learning.
Prepares lesson plans as required by the Principal.
Keeps accurate grade books, records and reports pursuant to school or district policy.
Demonstrates the desired skills.
Cares for and effectively assists students.
Models friendships, acceptance and recognition.
Possesses and maintains adequate knowledge of subject matter to teach effectively.
Establishes effective instructional objectives.
Explains purpose and procedure for completing as assignment.
Provides sufficient directions.
Encourages effective learning with proper teaching techniques.
Involves learners and encourages individual response.
Establishes activities that require independent student participation.
Properly monitors student activities and progress through grading and feedback.
Provides for supervised study.
Ensures students are acquiring skills and knowledge to apply principles, theories and other learning.
Adjust teaching methods based on monitoring of student progress.
Improves student achievement regarding successful completion of assignments and assessments, as well as attitude, attendance and receptivity.
Provides an opportunity for all students to achieve based upon their learning capacity.
Contributes to the effectiveness/quality of school programs, including extracurricular programs.
Actively supports and looks for ways to improve the quality of education, including cooperating with other school personnel.
Serves on committees with a constructive attitude.
Continues to be involved in personal growth and development.
Cares for and effectively assists students with special concerns.
Interacts constructively with parents.
Attends school and district meetings as required by administration.
Performs other duties as assigned.