Spanish Teacher (.8)

Waltham Public Schools•Waltham, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Spanish Teacher teaches students in World Languages and serves as a member of an interdisciplinary cluster of teachers serving the same students. The role provides standards-based, student-centered instruction aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and departmental syllabi. The teacher plans and assesses curriculum and instruction, manages the classroom, promotes high standards and student proficiency, supports equity and appreciation of diversity, and integrates technology across the curriculum. The teacher is responsible for maintaining a safe, supportive, and well-organized learning environment; supporting students’ academic and personal development; communicating with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators; and fulfilling professional responsibilities. The position also involves collaboration with school personnel, participation in professional development, and compliance with school department procedures and school committee policies. The position is supervised by the principal and/or director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Education for the grade(s) and subject(s) assigned.
Demonstrated subject matter competence in the area of licensure.
Knowledge of current curriculum, including the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
Ability to plan and assess curriculum and instruction effectively.
Ability to manage a classroom effectively and deliver instruction in a standards-based classroom.
Ability to promote high standards and expectations for student proficiency, equity, and appreciation of diversity.
Ability to integrate technology across the curriculum effectively.
Ability to differentiate instruction to meet student needs.
Ability to administer required student testing and assessments.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.
Effective classroom management and interpersonal skills.
Excellent listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Skills in the specific subject matter of instruction.
Ability to fulfill professional responsibilities and maintain appropriate academic, ethical, and social standards.

Responsibilities

Teach students in World Languages and serve as a member of an interdisciplinary cluster of teachers serving the same students.
Use varied instructional techniques and provide a standards-based, student-centered classroom environment.
Plan and assess curriculum and instruction, aligning teaching to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and departmental syllabi.
Manage the classroom effectively, maintain an orderly learning environment, use educational materials properly, and complete scheduled duties and paperwork promptly.
Maintain professional competence through in-service educational activities and ongoing professional development, including district-sponsored initiatives.
Provide a safe and supportive learning environment for every student and relate effectively to students with varied proficiency levels.
Support students’ self-concept and self-control, provide structure, and accept responsibility for assigned students’ well-being.
Remain approachable to students and parents and contribute to effective school-home relationships.
Communicate clearly and appropriately with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.
Promote positive working relationships with school personnel and share ideas, skills, techniques, and materials.
Work effectively with administrative personnel; accept and implement school and district decisions; and fulfill assigned duties and out-of-class responsibilities.
Comply with school department procedures and school committee policies.
Use confidential information for professional purposes only.
Administer required student testing and assessments.