Spanish Teacher

Job Description

Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences in the core academic subject area assigned to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Enable students to develop competencies and skills to function successfully in society.

Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence of preparation as required.

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements.
• Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned
• Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

• Develop and implement lesson plans
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities
• Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students
• Work with other members of staff to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods
• Plan and assign work to instructional aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion

• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing
• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned
• Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of the school district

• Create classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Assist in selecting books, equipment, and other instructional materials
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required

• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, colleagues, and community members

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills
• Comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required

Tools/Equipment Used:
Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture:
Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:
Frequent walking

Lifting:
Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment

Environment:
Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise

Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours