Summer School Spanish Teacher - Ithaca High School

Position TitleSummer School Spanish Teacher - Ithaca High SchoolRequired Application TypeTeacher / AdminJob Description

MANDATORY Writing Sample

A writing sample is required for the application to be complete.

Please upload your writing sample separately or with your cover letter.

• The ICSD has a diverse student population representing a variety of races, gender identities, learning needs, socio-economic status, sexual orientations, languages, national origins, etc. Describe your teaching strategies and/or experiences for effectively educating students from diverse backgrounds. Please give specific examples of how you respond effectively to students who have a variety of identities, and/or respond effectively to students who are different from your own identity. How do you ensure success for every student?

• Tell us about any personal and professional experiences you have had that would help you help us to fulfill our district equity goals.

• The Ithaca City School District is a 1:1 district in grades 3-12. Please provide examples of how you have used or your vision for using digital technology in instruction. Also, please provide evidence of how you stay current with students' digital world.

Required Qualifications:

• The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.

• All candidates must be in possession of (or have proof of eligibility for) New York State Teacher certification in Spanish 7-12. This requires at least a Bachelor's degree. Licensed teachers from other states may qualify for reciprocity.

Desired Characteristics:

• An innovative educational leader whose competency, energy, and commitment will help ensure students thrive; and

• Proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community; and

• Exhibits ability to implement culturally responsive curriculum; create an inclusive classroom; and differentiate instruction in order to engage the learning styles and needs of each student as an individual.

Salary Range: In accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement

External Applicants: Apply online at ithacacityschools.recruitfront.com

Internal Applicants: Apply online at ithacacityschools.schoolfront.com

Instructions for Internal Applicants

Internal Applicants should apply through SchoolFront. They can log in with their ICSD email credentials using the following single-sign on link here. Once logged in please go to Recruiting>Available Internal Postings.

The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.

Job CategoryInstructionalJob LocationIthaca High School