1.0 FTE Long-Term Substitute Spanish Teacher

Lexington Public Schools • Lexington, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The 1.0 FTE Long-Term Substitute Spanish Teacher covers a leave of absence from approximately February 22, 2027, to March 25, 2027, unless circumstances dictate a change. The teacher instructs Spanish in assigned classes and teaches using the course of study adopted by the School Committee and other appropriate learning activities. The role plans and delivers lessons, adapts instruction to students’ needs, evaluates and records student progress, maintains an effective classroom environment, and communicates with parents and school staff. The position reports to the Building Principal and/or Department Head. Compensation is $175 per diem for days worked. This is a non-benefits-eligible, at-will position.

Requirements

• Appropriate licensure in the subject and at the posted grade level is strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of capability with technology.
• Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community.

Nice To Haves

• Appropriate licensure in Spanish at the posted grade level.

Responsibilities

• Meet with and instruct students in Spanish during assigned class times and at designated locations.
• Plan a program of study that addresses students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities as much as possible.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students’ maturity and interests.
• Prepare assigned classes and provide written evidence of preparation when requested by an immediate superior.
• Encourage students to establish and maintain classroom behavior standards.
• Guide learning toward curriculum goals; establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects and communicate them to students.
• Use varied instructional techniques and media consistent with the location’s physical limitations and students’ needs and capabilities.
• Support the district’s educational philosophy, instructional goals, and objectives through instruction and professional conduct.
• Regularly assess student accomplishments and provide progress reports as required.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Implement policies and rules governing student life and conduct; establish reasonable classroom rules and maintain order fairly.
• Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested under reasonable terms and, if applicable, the collective bargaining agreement.
• Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aides and volunteers and assist department heads and principals in evaluating their performance.
• Maintain and improve professional competence; attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Teach Spanish using the adopted course of study and appropriate learning activities.
• Instruct pupils in citizenship and subject matter specified by state law and district regulations and procedures.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to each pupil’s needs.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences that make effective use of available instructional time.
• Establish and maintain pupil behavior standards needed for a functional classroom learning environment.
• Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil progress and explain the school program.
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with professional staff in assessing and helping pupils address health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Create an effective learning environment using functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintain professional competence through district in-service education and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Administer group standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.
• Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed