World Language Teacher - Spanish

Mount Vernon City School District•Mount Vernon, NY

About The Position

The World Language Teacher instructs students in Spanish and develops their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Instruction covers grammar, vocabulary, language structure, and the culture and history of places where Spanish is spoken, and is aligned with New York State Learning Standards for World Language. The teacher assesses students through project-based assessments, online end-of-unit exams, and paired real-time speaking assessments, and prepares and administers Checkpoint A, B, and C World Language Assessment exams. The role includes evaluating students’ academic and social growth, maintaining standards of student behavior that support a productive and safe classroom, and communicating student progress to parents, school counselors, and relevant school personnel. The teacher collaborates with co-teachers and school administrators on research-based instructional strategies, supports and models World Language teaching strategies for colleagues, and plans and provides professional development. The position also involves developing and revising District World Language Curriculum Maps using Rubicon Atlas, attending professional development, participating in faculty committees, and sponsoring student activities. Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Education and valid New York State World Language certification for grades 7–12 in Spanish. Ideal candidates have at least three years of appropriate teaching experience in Bilingual, Dual Language, and/or English Language Learner programs. Appointment is made by the Board of Education upon recommendation of the School Principal and Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources after assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials, and service. The selection process includes a personal interview, modeled lesson, and writing sample. Salary is according to the teachers’ salary schedule.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Education.
Valid New York State certification in a World Language for grades 7–12 in Spanish.
Knowledge of scheduling and 4+1 graduation pathways as they relate to World Language graduation requirements.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of approved and appropriate teaching experience in Bilingual, Dual Language, and/or English Language Learner programs.
Coursework and experience in scientifically based research, assessment, and professional development related to second-language acquisition, culturally and linguistically responsive teaching, and early literacy skills for grades 7–12.

Responsibilities

Teach students listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish.
Teach grammar, vocabulary, and language structure, and expose students to the culture and history of places where Spanish is spoken.
Develop lessons aligned with the New York State Learning Standards for World Language.
Assess students with project-based assessments, online end-of-unit exams, and paired real-time speaking assessments.
Prepare and administer Checkpoint A, B, and C World Language Assessment exams.
Evaluate students’ academic and social growth and maintain student behavior standards that support a productive and safe classroom environment.
Communicate student progress to parents, school counselors, and pertinent school personnel.
Collaborate with classroom co-teachers and school building administrators to implement research-based instructional strategies tailored to students’ needs.
Plan and provide professional development for teachers and support teachers in developing and implementing student-data-based action plans.
Model World Language strategies for colleagues.
Attend NYSED OBEWL, BOCES, and district-led professional development for World Language teachers.
Participate in faculty committees and sponsor student activities.
Develop and revise District World Language Curriculum Maps using Rubicon Atlas.
Apply knowledge of scheduling and 4+1 graduation pathways as they relate to World Language graduation requirements.