Spanish Teacher - Limited Term - Vacancy ID: 152661

The Columbus School District has a full time Limited Term Spanish position. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in instructional strategies. All qualified applicants, including recent college graduates, are encouraged to apply. WISCONSIN CERTIFICATION: REQUIRED: Spanish--1365 PREFER APPLICANTS POSSESSING THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS: *Demonstrated ability to build positive, nurturing relationships with all learners. *Strong Demonstrated mission to be an educator. *Excellent background in current teaching and learning strategies. *The ability to analyze, synthesize and implement data that supports and enhances student academic and affective learning. *Coursework and/or other training relevant to current trends and learning strategies. *Interpersonal communication skills including positive problem solving, collaboration, teamwork, active listening, and respect. *Excellent verbal and written communication skills. *Timeliness in meeting deadlines, and requests and other professional responsibilities. *The ability to provide a safe and positive learning environment for students. *Adaptable and flexible in terms of educational changes to meet student learning needs. *Lifelong learning commitment through credentials which reflect post-secondary training, conference attendance, and membership in professional and civic organizations. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: *Meets and instructs assigned classes in locations and at the times designated. *Adheres to applicable state and federal laws, Department of Public Instruction. regulations, Board and administrative policies/rules, and unit/department requirements. *Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for lessons, reports, and projects, and successfully communicates these objectives to the students. *Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic subject matter as specified in state law, standards, and the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. *Establishes a positive student-teacher rapport and creates a classroom environment conducive to learning. *Plans, develops, and organizes lessons and instructional materials to provide for large and small group instruction in order to best meet the needs of students. *Establishes and maintains appropriate standards of student behavior. *Participates in administration of group standardized tests in accordance with the district and state testing program. *Assesses and evaluates pupils’ academic, social, emotional growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares required progress reports. *Communicates with parents through conferences including obtaining parental input and other means to discuss pupils’ progress and interpret the school program. *Cooperates with other professional staff members in identifying and assessing pupil needs, and when appropriate, refers pupils for special education evaluation and services. *Maintains professional competence through in-service training and educational activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities. *Continuously seeks knowledge about current best practices and applies as appropriate. *Participates cooperatively with the building principal in the evaluation process. *Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records and required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation. *Participates in the budget process and selects and requisitions books and instructional materials. *Supervises pupils in each school activity. *Participates in staff meetings, curriculum development, and other district and building committees as requested. *Takes reasonable and necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. *Maintains strict confidentiality regarding students, records, and other school matters *Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal may from time to time assign. Interested candidates should please submit a cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, and credentials on WECAN. First round of interviews will occur as soon as possible. **This position will remain open until filled.