Spanish Teacher

NOLA Public Schools•New Orleans, LA

1d•$47,000 - $82,390•Onsite

About The Position

NOLA Public Schools Vision The vision of the NOLA Public Schools is that every student receives a high-quality education that fosters their individual capabilities, while ensuring that they thrive, achieve physical and mental wellness, and are prepared for civic, social, and economic success. Position Summary The Spanish Teacher plays a pivotal role in introducing students to the fundamentals of the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures. Your primary objective is to create a stimulating and supportive learning environment where children can develop their language skills while fostering an appreciation for cultural diversity.

Requirements

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university, and meet the requirements and expectations set in Act 99 ;
Concentration in Spanish, Foreign Language, or related field preferred;
Valid Louisiana teaching certification required;
Teaching experience strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of language acquisition principles and teaching methodologies;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
Strong classroom management skills;
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and outside agencies.

Responsibilities

Plans and develops an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to educational best practices and state and school district curriculum guidelines, integrating language acquisition with cultural understanding;
Delivers engaging and interactive Spanish language instruction using a variety of teaching methods and resources to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.;
Assesses students' language proficiency levels regularly through formal and informal assessments to track progress and adjust instruction as needed;
Introduces students to the rich diversity of Spanish-speaking cultures through authentic materials, cultural activities, and celebrations to broaden their global awareness and appreciation.
Creates an environment that is conducive to learning and enhances students’ educational experience;
Communicates timely feedback on students’ progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and, as appropriate, other faculty, staff, and/or principal;
Effectively manage student behavior and address disciplinary issues when necessary;
Builds and maintains positive relationships with parents;
Work collaboratively with other teachers, support staff, and administrators;
Participate in team meetings and professional development activities to stay updated on best practices and educational trends;
Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records;
Incorporate educational technology into lessons to enhance learning experiences;
Monitors students’ progress throughout the year and evaluates next grade level preparedness;
Differentiate instruction to address the diverse learning needs of students;
Provide additional support or challenges for students as needed;
Guide the learning process of students in the classroom toward the achievement of curriculum goals set by the district and/or appropriate federal guidelines;
Achieve those objectives/activities included in the Professional Growth Plan developed jointly with the principal or school administration as part of the accountability process mandated by the State Legislature;
and Performs such other duties as may be required.
Supervises students in various settings including on-campus and off-campus activities, before and after school during drop-off and pick-up, within the classroom, during class transitions, recess/intermission, lunch periods, assemblies, and any other assigned times or locations to ensure their safety and well-being.
Attends non-instructional activities such as faculty and staff meetings, professional training sessions, IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, back-to-school and open house events, graduation ceremonies, PGP and PIP evaluations, observations, IAP and student discipline meetings/hearings, as well as school board and committee meetings and other meetings as needed/requested.
Attends meetings and functions of employee sponsored activities, groups, or clubs.
Attends work concessions/gates as requested by Principal or designee if applicable.