Teacher/8th Grade Spanish
Location
Ridgeland, MS | United States
Job description
Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Foreign Language - Spanish
Date Posted: 2/27/2024
Location: Germantown Middle School
Date Available: 24-25 SY
Closing Date: 03/12/2024
All Applicants Must Apply Online: Pease email your Resume and Letter of Interest Along with Three References to Principal, Chris Perritt at
[email protected] Must hold a valid MS Educator License with an endorsement code:140
Position Purpose: Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' knowledge, skills and abilities in comprehending, speaking, reading and writing a language other than English, and to develop an understanding and appreciation of the native culture of the countries where the language is the primary means of communication.
Essential Functions: - Develops and administers foreign language education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.Teaches knowledge and skills in a language other than English, including comprehension, grammar and syntax, sentence and paragraph structure, composition, vocabulary and proper word usage, colloquialisms, communication and translation of literature.Develops student understanding and appreciation of the cultures and mores of countries where the language is the predominant or a major means of communication.Works with students and others to prepare materials for inclusion in literary publications, contests, etc.Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
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