Spanish Teacher

Duties

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

To provide excellence in education by establishing an environment that facilitates student learning, encourages the realization of personal potential, and contributes to development as mature, able, and responsible students.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The Spanish teacher uses multiple resources to engage students in oral communication based on modern language research and pedagogy. The teacher should be familiar with the ACTFL proficiency standards, levels, and Can-Do statements, as well as understand how to implement these standards within the classroom.

S/he should have a passion for learning language and display a confidence in teaching the language in all aspects (writing, reading, listening, and speaking). S/he establishes positive relationships with students, staff and parents. Works with students in K-5 as a part of a team of world language teachers in our

district.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1.Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as requested or needed.

2.Supervises students both in and out of the classroom.

3.Maintains professional competence through participation in District provided in-service activities and/or self-selected professional growth activities related to job responsibilities.

4.Performs other duties as assigned within contractual agreements.

5.Adheres to all provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

1.Appropriate Bachelor's Degree required

2.Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement in Spanish

4.Valid First Aid/CPR card preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to actively perform work in classroom, office and other business and community settings. Ability to

move freely and perform duties in numerous locations throughout the day (typically involving frequent

standing, walking, sitting, bending and lifting). Exposure to noise and activity of a school setting. Exposure

to weather conditions. Ability to travel outside the district for a variety of meetings and conferences.

Salary/Benefits

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary, fringe benefits, and working conditions are negotiated between the Lake Bluff School Board and Lake Bluff Teachers' Association. See the most recent Negotiated Contract for additional details.

Additional Notes

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE AN OVERVIEW OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION. AS SUCH, IT IS NOT NECESSARILY ALL INCLUSIVE, AND THE JOB MAY REQUIRE OTHER ESSENTIAL AND/OR NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, TASKS, DUTIES, OR RESPONSIBILITIES NOT LISTED HEREIN.

DISTRICT RESERVES THE SOLE RIGHT TO ADD, MODIFY, OR EXCLUDE ANY ESSENTIAL OR NON-ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT AT ANY TIME WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE. NOTHING IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION, OR BY THE COMPLETION OF ANY REQUIREMENT OF THE JOB BY THE EMPLOYEE, IS INTENDED TO CREATE A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT OF ANY TYPE.

How to Apply

Apply online only. Due to the expected high volume of applicants, please do not submit paper copies of applications or call the school directly.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/LBSD/onlineapp/default.aspx

Email Address

akotnik@lb65.org

School District

https://www.lb65.org/

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/LBSD/onlineapp/default.aspx

City Website

https://lakebluffesdil.sites.thrillshare.com/page/human-resources

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

4/11/2024

Start Date

8/15/2024