Teacher - Secondary - Spanish Language

Chesterfield County Public Schools•West Ridge, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, delivers, and evaluates instruction based on standards and objectives established by Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS). Integrates classroom content into daily lesson plans and helps students develop knowledge and skills that contribute to their growth as mature, capable, and responsible citizens. Provides Spanish language instruction in speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension, and exposes students to Spanish literature, Latin American history, and culture. Emphasizes interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational language skills, and incorporates technology as appropriate. The teacher plans, teaches, and assesses world language curriculum; monitors student learning and adjusts instruction to meet individual and group needs; manages classroom behavior in accordance with division guidelines; supervises students during non-classroom periods and activities; collaborates with faculty; communicates with parents; complies with applicable laws and school policies; and pursues ongoing professional competence. The role performs most functions independently and may include other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Eligibility for a Virginia Collegiate Professional teaching license.
Spanish endorsement required.
Working knowledge of instructional concepts, principles, and methodologies.
Working knowledge of the academic curriculum for assigned classes.
Ability to develop instructional goals, design and deliver instruction, and assess student learning.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.
Successful completion of an FBI criminal history investigation, State Police criminal history investigation, Child Protective Services investigation, and tuberculosis screening/test.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver world language curriculum content to students.
Plan, teach, and assess instruction.
Assess student learning on an ongoing basis and adjust instruction to meet group and individual needs.
Use the district curriculum to plan daily instructional activities.
Maintain classroom order in accordance with division guidelines for student behavior management.
Supervise students during non-classroom time, including before and after school, student activities, and fire drills.
Collaborate with other faculty in planning and delivering instruction.
Communicate regularly with parents.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state statutes and local policies, regulations, and guidelines related to public schools.
Demonstrate commitment to improving professional competence.
Perform other duties as assigned.