Need Secondary Spanish Teacher in Livonia, MI
Job title: Secondary Spanish Teacher
Company: Wayne RESA
Job description: Livonia Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified Spanish teacher who will be able to develop and sustain academic-focused instruction for his/her students. The teacher will identify and implement best practices in instruction and student achievement. The teacher will motivate each student to acquire knowledge in the Spanish language and culture and to develop skills in written and spoken communication.
DISTRICT OVERVIEW:
Livonia Public Schools employs approximately 1,800 staff members, serving approximately 14,100 students pre-K ? post secondary. There are 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, 1 career technical center, 1 early childhood center and 1 vocational and transition center in the School District. The annual budget for Livonia Public Schools is $164 million, with a state funding of $8, 700 per pupil.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The following is a list of minimum qualifications for this position, any one of which may be waived by the Administration in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.
- Minimum of a bachelor?s degree in the area of Spanish language
- Valid Secondary Michigan Teaching Certificate
- A major in the subject area is strongly preferred, minor required
- A passionate commitment to improving learning for all students
- Demonstrated positive interpersonal relationships
- Skills in individualizing instruction
- Evidence of ability to establish positive working relationships with all stakeholders
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Create a welcoming and positive classroom climate and culture
- Exhibit a commitment to the District?s Shared Vision and Collective Commitments
- Teach skills and knowledge in Spanish language instruction
- Develop a balanced instructional program incorporating demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and audio; organize class activities for optimal learning
- Adapt curricular materials and instructional methods to develop engaging, relevant, sequential lessons and assignments that guide and challenge students
- Provide individual and small group instruction to adapt curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual abilities, attitudes, and cultural backgrounds
- Develop an understanding and appreciation for the culture of countries where Spanish language is spoken
- Integrate school improvement goals into classroom instruction
- Maintain student classroom records using current online record keeping platform
- Communicate with parents, students, and school counselors through conferences and other means to discuss curriculum, assessments, and student progress
- Encourage students to think independently and to express original ideas
- Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide a safe and productive classroom environment
- Identify student needs and work collaboratively with other professional staff members in assessing and assisting students
- Administer and monitor student assessments
- Participate in school improvement initiatives at the district and school level, committees, and collaborative learning teams
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned