Spanish teacher -Southwest Academy

$60,000 - $119,522/Yr

Baltimore County Public Schools - Towson, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Towson, MD

Educational Services

About the position

The Spanish Teacher at Southwest Academy is responsible for planning and delivering engaging learning experiences for K-12 students in the Spanish language. This full-time position involves instructing students, monitoring their progress, and collaborating with school staff and parents to enhance student learning outcomes. The teacher will create a supportive and effective learning environment while adhering to the educational goals of the school system.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes at designated locations and times.
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment; may meet classes at multiple school locations.
• Plans and implements instructional programs that adhere to system-wide goals and priorities and meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Maintains expertise with provided digital content and grades students' online verbal assessments.
• Prepares and documents appropriate lesson plans based on adopted curricula and digital content.
• Creates an instructional environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Communicates standards, achievements, and deficiencies to students and parents.
• Maintains complete and accurate student academic, attendance, and disciplinary records.
• Monitors and assesses students' academic progress.
• Oversees the appropriate use and care of textbooks, instructional materials, facilities, and equipment.
• Collaborates with school administrators, other teachers, paraeducators, parents, and community members in the education of students.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on various committees.

Requirements

• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in an applicable field.
• Possession of a Maryland Educator Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment or eligibility for such a license.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of pedagogy and curriculum.
• Skill in instructing students and preparing lesson plans.
• Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish fluently.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with digital learning and technology competency.
• Skill in communicating with students, their parents, administrators, and others.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 403(b)/457 retirement plans.
• Paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days.
• Flexible leave options such as FMLA and sick bank.