Teacher, World Language-Spanish Teacher, World Language-Spanish

Fulton Schools

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides Spanish instruction for students which enable them to learn and demonstrate mastery of the Georgia Performance StandardsEssential Duties Prepares and plans for instruction of Spanish classes Vertical teams with FCS Spanish Middle School feeder teacher Advocates on the importance of the Spanish language in a Global Economy and seeks to provide unique opportunities to study the Spanish language outside of the regular classroom setting Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on Fulton County’s curriculum Provides classroom environment which promotes active learning in subject area Exhibits knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessment Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership Accounts for student attendance and punctuality Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities Works collaboratively with other Fulton County Spanish teachers Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational program Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited university
Must hold certification in Spanish OR must meet eligibility requirements to obtain certification. Requirements are: must have passed the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and Written Proficiency Test (WPT) at Advanced Low Proficiency
0-1 year classroom experience required
Proven communication and instructional strategies
Classroom management skills
Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to lift and carry 30-50 pounds with assistance
Ability to push or pull a maximum of 50 pounds
May require stooping or crouching

Nice To Haves

High School teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares and plans for instruction of Spanish classes Vertical teams with FCS Spanish Middle School feeder teacher
Advocates on the importance of the Spanish language in a Global Economy and seeks to provide unique opportunities to study the Spanish language outside of the regular classroom setting
Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on Fulton County’s curriculum
Provides classroom environment which promotes active learning in subject area
Exhibits knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessment
Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership
Accounts for student attendance and punctuality
Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures
Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities
Works collaboratively with other Fulton County Spanish teachers
Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent
Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational program
Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction
Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale
Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator