Spanish Teacher - Greenfield

Weakley County School District•Greenfield, TN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Weakley County Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the role of Spanish Teacher at Greenfield School. This teacher will also serve Gleason School remotely one period a day, visiting Gleason School in person regularly. Ideal candidates will hold an active Tennessee teaching license with a Spanish endorsement, but alternative licensure pathways will be considered. Learn more about Greenfield School here: https://grs.weakleyschools.com

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
Valid professional Tennessee teacher's license with appropriate certification
Knowledge of instructional methods appropriate for students at the respective grade level
Desire and ability to work with students at the specified age level with diverse backgrounds and levels of ability toward accomplishing their educational goals
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
Ability to effectively use or learn technology for distance learning.

Nice To Haves

Active Tennessee teaching license with a Spanish endorsement
Experience in the area assigned preferred

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons that align to state standards and facilitate active learning within the district curriculum
Develop a scheme of work, assessments, and grading in accordance with established procedures
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
Prepare the classroom for class activities
Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
Use relevant technology to support instruction
Observe and evaluate student's performance and development
Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments
Provide appropriate feedback on work
Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students
Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies, and school regulations
Prepare required reports on students and activities
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures in accordance with the disciplinary systems of the school
Participate in school and system-sponsored activities
Communicate effectively with students, parents, school administrators and other staff, including discussing topics that may be sensitive with confidentiality
Participate in department and school meetings, parent meetings
Keep updated with developments in the subject area, teaching resources, and methods, and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
Adhere to the Tennessee Teacher Code of Ethics
Maintain consistent, predictable attendance and punctuality, including participation in required meetings, trainings, and professional development
Perform all duties with integrity, professionalism, accountability and in compliance with all school, district, state, and federal laws/policies.
Interact professionally and effectively with students, parents/guardians, coworkers, administrators, and members of the public.
Maintain appropriate confidentiality of student, personnel, and district information.
Follow all safety procedures and report hazards, incidents, or unsafe conditions in a timely manner.
Use district equipment, technology, and resources appropriately and in support of assigned duties.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or administrators.
Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.