Foreign Language Teacher

Foreign Language Teacher

The Foreign Language teacher will engage learners through rigorous, standards-based curriculum assessment. Instruction is based on the CA World Language Standards and key concepts; language structure, cultural awareness, and literacy. The teacher will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to prepare learners for college and career success through integrated technology, project-based learning, and a Digital Media Arts/Video Production theme. This is a full-time, exempt, non-year-round position.

Responsibilities and Duties

Under the supervision of the Principal, the ideal candidate will drive student outcomes:

• Promote an inclusive learning environment that builds tolerance and respect for different cultures and viewpoints
• Use data-driven techniques to set realistic and aspirational goals for learners
• Demonstrate content knowledge of the California Common Core Standards
• Differentiate instruction and provide necessary accommodations and modifications for the growth and success of all learners
• Facilitate effective group collaboration
• Provide timely feedback to students based on formative and summative assessment data
• Facilitate a classroom culture that fosters independent thinking and the ability to express original ideas and engage in civil discourse
• Hold weekly office hours after school tutoring sessions
• Maintain consistent communication with families regarding student progress
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students, families, and community members

Maintain strong classroom and school culture:

• Communicate expectations for learners through clear and consistent methods
• Uphold school-wide policies and systems for learning
• Create a positive and respectful learning environment
• Communicate the importance of college success and the belief that students will succeed
• Develop connectedness through Promise Time/Advisory curriculum
• Engage in the school community through responsibilities outside of content area instruction
• Collaborate with school leaders and teachers to address and resolve student issue
• Contribute to the school community through meaningful engagement in weekly professional learning, team collaboration, and student activities

Plan a rigorous curriculum and deliver strong instruction:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the CA World Language Standards and theories of language acquisition
• Execute high impact, evidence-based instructional strategies and scaffolds to meet the individual needs of learners
• Monitor student growth and progress towards mastery of the standards through a continuous cycle of assessment, analysis and planning
• Provide comprehensive daily and unit plans grounded in content standards and learning theory
• Fulfill duties outside of primary teaching responsibility as assigned
• Implement the adopted core curriculum and support school-wide instructional initiatives
• Develop global competency and literacy in Spanish Language and address the literacies of the 21st Century Skills for World Languages to include informational, technology, media, and emotional literacy
• Increase Spanish Language proficiency for native and non-native speakers, and build appreciation for the language and culture relating to life in Los Angeles, CA, and globally

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; advance degree in subject area preferred
• Possession of a valid internship, preliminary, or clear California Single Subject teaching credential
• Demonstrated success working with students from educationally underserved areas

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional relationship building skills and the ability to communicate clearly to multiple stakeholders
• A strong belief that all students can succeed
• A do-whatever-it-takes attitude including a willingness to work occasionally on the weekend or in the evening
• Passionate about improving public education to help all children reach their dreams
• An exceptional ability to respond well to feedback and implement it immediately
• A strong ethical base and self-awareness
• Bilingual Spanish preferred
• Commitment to LA Promise Fund mission and Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Collaboration, Professionalism, Excellence, Diversity and Fairness
• Must clear a LiveScan criminal background check
• Must clear a TB Risk Assessment
• Must complete Mandated Reporter training