High School Spanish Teacher Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Four year degree and valid New Mexico Secondary Teaching License (or the ability to obtain one), with appropriate endorsements for the courses being taught.
• Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of various routine tasks, duties, and procedures and the ability to follow specific instructions with little or no previous experience.
• Ability to exercise considerable and sound judgment to instruct students and manage their behavior.
• Willingness to improve competency by periodically participating in professional development and to remain current with the latest developments in the profession.
• Ability to interact with varied ethnic groups.
• Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Ability to perform duties with an awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Able to work collaboratively to achieve the overall goals of the school and the District.
• Regularly required to stand and move throughout a room and/or facility.
• Communicates verbally and electronically.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb, and balance.
• May have occasion to perform heavy lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality.
• Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.
• Begins and completes work within the allotted time.
• Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the work environment.
• Demonstrates skill in the use of equipment including its capabilities, limitations and appropriate/ special application.
• Protects the district’s resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment.
• Utilizes appropriate body mechanics to aid in the prevention of muscle strain/injury.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• At least one year’s previous teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students and complies with State Department of Education Standards and Benchmarks, Common Core State Standards plus the SFPS Board of Education goals and objectives.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Delivers curriculum using adopted textbooks.
• Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans (IEPs).
• Plans and supervises class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guides students in learning from those activities.
• Serves students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.
• Sponsors extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
• Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student's work.
• Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Collaborates with peers to develop common assessments.
• Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Salary Range: Based on education, experience, and level of NM Teaching License. Tier 1 License: $41,000+ Tier 2 License: $50,000+ Tier 3 License: $60,000+