Secondary Spanish Teacher

Watson Chapel School District - Pine Bluff, AR

Full-time - Entry Level

Pine Bluff, AR

Educational Services

About the position

The Watson Chapel School District is seeking a dedicated and qualified Secondary Spanish Teacher to join our educational team starting August 7, 2024. This position involves teaching skills and knowledge in foreign language instruction to secondary pupils, specifically focusing on Spanish. The successful candidate will utilize the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and implement appropriate learning activities to facilitate a challenging academic environment. The teacher will be responsible for teaching aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish, ensuring that students develop proficiency in the language. In this role, the teacher will maintain an organized plan for each assigned course, including subject matter outlines and daily lesson plans. It is essential for the teacher to remain faithful to the course outline as indicated in the curriculum guide while also enriching the curriculum whenever possible. The teacher is expected to commit to ongoing professional growth in both discipline content and methodology, utilizing technology to enhance student learning and achievement. The teacher will also be responsible for completing grading within the assignment cycle, updating homework and test results online in a timely manner, and maintaining communication with parents, responding to inquiries within 24 hours. Professional responsibilities include executing all duties in a timely manner, promoting a collegial educational environment, and maintaining accurate records as required by state or federal law, District policies, and administrative regulations. The teacher will assist in upholding and enforcing school rules and policies, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment for all students.

Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish language skills and knowledge to secondary students.
• Utilize the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and implement appropriate learning activities.
• Facilitate a challenging academic environment for students.
• Maintain an organized plan for each assigned course, including subject matter outlines and daily lesson plans.
• Remain faithful to the course outline as indicated in the curriculum guide and enrich the curriculum whenever possible.
• Commit to expertise and growth in discipline content and methodology.
• Use technology to enhance student learning and achievement.
• Complete grading within the assignment cycle and update homework and test results online in a timely manner.
• Maintain communication with parents and respond to inquiries within 24 hours.
• Execute all duties in a timely manner, including starting class on time and meeting deadlines.
• Promote a collegial educational environment throughout the campus.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and District policies.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules and policies.

Requirements

• Foreign teaching License, Subject Specific Endorsement, or enrollment in an Alternative Program leading to a license issued by the Department of Secondary and Elementary Education.
• Satisfactory completion of Bureau of Criminal Investigation background check.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to provide instruction through explanation, demonstration, and supervised practice.
• Ability to supervise students and maintain order in various classroom activities.
• Ability to operate general office equipment for daily activities.
• Ability to prepare lesson plans, tests, and instructional materials for classroom activities.
• Ability to identify student adjustment and/or academic problems and provide counseling or recommend remedial action.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in teaching foreign languages, particularly Spanish.
• Strong communication skills with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and administration.