Spanish Teacher - Worcester Public Schools - Worcester, MA

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:
This position is accountable for assuming the responsibility for delivering high quality instructional experience through creativity, resourcefulness and sound judgment consistent with the curriculum frameworks, standards and the rules and regulations of the Worcester Public Schools.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for remaining up to date regarding curriculum content.

2. Responsible for effective planning and assessment of curriculum and instruction.

3. Responsible for mentoring students’ understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusting instruction, materials, or assessments, when appropriate.

4. Responsible for effective management of classroom environment.

5. Responsible for effective instruction, which includes making learning goals clear to the students, using appropriate instructional and questioning techniques.

6. Responsible for using innovative approaches, and instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies, to increase student learning and confidence to learn.

7. Responsible for the promotion of high standards and expectations for student achievement.

8. Responsible for the promotion of equity and appreciation of diversity to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning, including, for implementing specific strategies for students with special needs, with 504 plans andor second language learners.

9. Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.

10. Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s Degree

2. Massachusetts Licensure as a Spanish teacher, 9-12

3. SEI Endorsement

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs

2. Ability to speak Portuguese, Arabic, Vietnamese, Albanian, or Twi.

3. Demonstrated experience with second language acquisition

WORK YEAR: Academic Year (183 days)

WORK DAY: Teachers work day

SALARY: Appropriate step on teachers’ salary schedule

This deadline does not preclude further advertisement or recruitment.

TO APPLY: Any person interested in this position should submit a resume, cover letter and licensure information on or before August 12, 2017.