High School Spanish Teacher

Spanish Teacher

To create a flexible secondary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establish appropriate, effective rapport with students; motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for furthering the student's education, in accordance with each student's ability; establish appropriate, effective relationships with parents and other staff members; and to fully implement the curriculum in an effective instructional method.

Foreign/World Languages PK-12 Spanish (4490)

Secondary Teaching Certification in 7-12

Bachelor's Degree

Teaches specified curriculum to students in a classroom using the curriculum adopted by the Board of School Directors and other appropriate learning activities.

Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law, district approved curriculum, and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, utilizes technology to enhance instruction, and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.

Demonstrates understanding of and abides by federal, state, and local school laws and regulations, mandated programs, District policies and administrative regulations. Reviews and abides by Pennsylvania Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators.

Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.

Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a safe and inspiring learning atmosphere in the classroom.

Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.

Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student's progress and interpret the school program.

Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve social, emotional, behavioral, and academic issues.

Creates an effective environment for learning through a functional and an attractive classroom environment.

Maintains professional competence through professional development activities provided by the district or through self-selected activities.

Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day and on field trips when necessary.

Administers group standardized assessments in accordance with district assessment program.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Performs in accordance with school policy, administrative regulations, state and federal laws.

Composure under stress

Ability to work as a team member and independently

Flexibility

Multitasking

Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Advanced Computer Skills

Operate office equipment

Planning/organization skills

Follow written and verbal directions

Work with minimal supervision

Exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks

Communicate effectively at all organizational level

Perform duties according to District policies and state and federal regulations

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the applicable policies of the Ringgold School District.

Ringgold School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.