Certified Spanish Teacher- Northeast Middle School

Certified Spanish Teacher - Northeast Middle School Location: Kansas City School District – Northeast Middle School, Kansas City, Missouri Starting Date: Immediately Position Summary As a teacher, you will inspire and challenge students to achieve their highest potential, foster a love of learning, and create a classroom environment where each child feels safe and valued. Through high-quality instruction and collaborative efforts with colleagues, parents, and the community, the goal is to prepare all students for college, careers, and beyond. What You’ll Be Doing Instructional Delivery Develop and deliver lesson plans that meet state and district standards, ensuring all students are actively engaged in learning. Ensure that students adhere to the World Readiness Standards from ACTFL. Utilize a variety of teaching strategies and technology tools to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs. Continuously assess student understanding and adjust teaching methods to improve outcomes. Collaborate with instructional coaches, department chairs, and fellow teachers to enhance curriculum alignment and instructional practices. Student Assessment and Progress Monitoring Regularly assess and analyze student performance through formative and summative assessments. Maintain accurate and comprehensive student records, including grades, attendance, and progress reports. Use data to drive instructional decisions and provide targeted interventions. Work with various stakeholders to ensure students’ individual needs are met. Classroom Management and Student Engagement Establish a positive and inclusive classroom culture where all students feel respected and motivated to succeed. Manage, supervise and ensure the safety, behavior, and well-being of students. Implement effective classroom management strategies to minimize disruptions and maximize learning time. Foster students’ social-emotional development by integrating trauma-informed practices and restorative justice approaches. Collaborate with parents, guardians, and stakeholders to address behavior concerns and support student growth. Professional Development and School Collaboration Participate in professional development opportunities to continuously improve your craft and stay up to date on educational best practices. Contribute to schoolwide initiatives and collaborate with school staff on projects that support student achievement. Attend faculty meetings, workshops, family engagement events and parent-teacher conferences as required. Serve on school committees and contribute to creating a positive school climate. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field. Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate. K-12 Spanish Certification. Strong understanding of curriculum, instructional strategies, and classroom management. Experience or commitment to working in diverse, urban school environments. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction for students with diverse needs. Ability to use technology to enhance student learning and engagement. Experience with curriculum development and designing innovative lessons. Experience with leadership roles in schools, such as department lead or instructional coach. Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development and willingness to embrace feedback. Benefits Health and Dental Insurance. KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – 9.0% employee contribution matched by KCPS. Terms of Employment Length of work year: 10 months; 5 days per week; 8 hours per day. Full-Time position. Why Join Kansas City Public Schools Collaborate with passionate colleagues and contribute to transformative education. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education