Spanish Teacher Gr. 6-12 - Vacancy ID: 169138

REPORTS TO/EVALUATED BY: Building Principal TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Board of Education approved salary and benefits as outlined in salary and stipend guide. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: ● Display the qualities as described in the attached teacher standards and indicators. ● Applicants must have near-native proficiency in reading/writing/speaking Spanish & English. ● Responsible for planning and teaching curriculum to secondary students from initial introduction to Spanish through advanced placement level courses. ● Responsible for teaching the history and culture of Spanish speaking countries. ● Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. ● Fosters positive, healthy relationships with students. ● Understands the developmentally appropriate strategies to address the social-emotional learning needs of the secondary learner. ● Demonstrates sincere interest in the lives of the students and actively engages students in the curriculum. ● Guide the learning process to the achievement of curriculum goals. ● Use highly effective, research-based instructional techniques to include those taught through district professional development. ● Adhere to all expectations described in the Professional Educator Handbook. ● Interact and communicate effectively with parents. ● Differentiate instruction as appropriate to the needs of children. ● Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis as determined by the teacher. Provide progress reports for students, parents, Building Consultation Teams, and the office as designated by Administration. ● Demonstrate professional competence as per the Department of Public Instruction teaching standards and the Effectiveness Project. ● Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure to ensure that order is maintained. ● Comply with all policies, handbooks, operating procedures, and school requirements. ● Participate in the advisory rotation for clubs, sports, and activities per the principal. ● Keep school records as are required by Board regulations, principals, and the District Administrator. These records include, but are not limited to, staying current in all required data entry into the student information system (SIS) (ex. attendance, misconduct incidents, grades, etc.), maintaining lesson plans, and assessment data. ● Complete and turn in to the building office a classroom inventory. ● Enforce the rules and regulations of the school as set down by the Board, the District Administrator, and principals. ● Be jointly responsible for enforcement of discipline and the operation of an effective school. ● Exercise general supervision over student conduct, not only while in the classroom, but also before school, during noon hours, in the hallways, and during co-curricular activities, as assigned. ● Be responsible for all books and supplies provided for student use and see that the furniture, apparatus, maps, books, and other equipment are not defaced or damaged. Any breakage or defacing of school property shall be investigated and reported to the principal for additional investigation and action. ● Do not use time during school hours for working on personal items or doing personal errands. ● Follow the district procedure and administrative guidelines for any plans or programs you may wish to initiate. ● Attend all meetings and professional development scheduled by the principal and the District Administrator, including in-service training meetings scheduled by the District Administrator and special meetings called by principals. ● Report injuries within the scope of their employment in writing to the District Administrator immediately. The District carries worker's compensation insurance for employees, including teachers. ● Submit grades for report cards, quarterly and at midterm grading periods. ● Obtain principal approval of teacher-initiated requisitions and purchase orders. ● Participate in I.E.P., English language, Section 504, Health Plan, or other student-centered meetings as needed. ● Maintains confidentiality to the School District of Manawa ● Promotes a positive image of the District at all times ● Perform other duties assigned by the principal. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District. The School District of Manawa does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability. Federal law prohibits discrimination in education and employment on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or disability. Applicants requesting a reasonable accommodation for a disability should contact the District Office by email.