World Language (Spanish) Instructor #138124 - J. M. Wright Technical High School, Stamford, CT

#023 Spanish valid Connecticut certification required or qualify for a Durational Shortage Area Permit (DSAP).

General description of the position:

A CTECS World Language (WL) -Spanish certified instructor is responsible for educating students with teaching practices that reflect high expectations and current pedagogy of teaching and learning methods, strategies, and technologies in teaching Spanish as a second language e.g., student-centered, gradual release of responsibility, differentiation, student discourse, and blended-learning; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; participate in professional learning.

Qualifications required, (e.g., education, degrees, certification, licensing, skills, knowledge, abilities, specialized training):

• Active State of Connecticut teaching certificate(#023 Spanish) or Eligible for a State of Connecticut teaching certificate in subject area (includes ARC candidates)

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year university or college.

• Well versed in teaching at the secondary level assisting students in accurately, listening, speaking, writing, and reading Spanish.

• Ability to speak Spanish fluently.

• 21st century standards-based lesson planning aligned to the CT Core Standards .

• Experience with varied assessments to inform instruction and promote learning.

• Ability to foster and facilitate learning and classroom management.

• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to create educational plans based on each student's language needs.

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with others in planning instruction/assessment.

• Organizational and problem solving skills.

• Excellent public relations skills.

• Entry-level computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Products.

• Preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate varied methods of lesson delivery, assessing student knowledge and promote critical thinking skills, cultural awareness, and compassion for all people, in a dynamic global environment.

Supervisor: School Principal and Assistant Principal

Hours/Time Requirements: 188 days per school year, 7 hours daily. Review SVFT bargaining unit contract for more information.

Working Conditions:

• Interaction among adolescents and colleagues

• Repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, calculator, writing

• Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, read, hear, see, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb, and stoop

• Frequent interruption of duties by staff, students, visitors and/or telephone

• Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push and/or pulling various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 20 pounds

Essential duties and responsibilities. Functions that the employee must be able to perform. Mental and/or physical requirements should be described and where applicable, quantified:

Responsibility Area #1: Planning and Preparation

• Engage in intentional planning to prepare lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, use appropriate techniques, and serve the needs of all learners in the classroom through differentiation

• Knowledge of various methods of teaching Spanish

• Understand the varied needs of each student

• Work collaboratively with guidance personnel and other support service educators to assist students with special programming; ensure IEP and 504 accommodations/modifications are implemented

• Set instructional goals and outcomes

• Knowledge and use of varied instructional practices and resources

• Effectively design instructional learning opportunities

• Effectively design assessments

Responsibility Area #2: Classroom Environment

• Develop mutual respect and rapport with students

• Establish a culture for learning

• Manage classroom procedures

• Positively manage student behavior

• Organize physical space to maximize learning opportunities

Responsibility Area #3: Instruction

• Effectively communicate with students

• Effectively use questioning and discussion techniques

• Keep students intellectually engaged

• Follow the scope and sequence of the approved CTECS instructional program and curriculum

• Design instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed

• Utilize assessments on an on-going basis to design clear and specific learning tasks

• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness

Responsibility Area #4: Professional Responsibilities

• Reflect on teaching practices

• Maintain accurate records

• Maintain effective and on-going communication with students and their families

• Participate in building and district level professional development and collaboration. This will include working with various committees and departments to facilitate educating students

• Participate in professional communities

• Demonstrate growth in professional craft

• Demonstrate professionalism; adhere to the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility

• Implement the CTECS Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations, and directives

• Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior

• Maintain confidentiality concerning personnel, student, and operational concerns of the district

• Report all cases of suspected child abuse to appropriate school personnel and authorities

Closing date is July 2, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.

Applications will be accepted via E-Mail or Fax only.

E-Mail address: HR.applications@cttech.org or Faxes may be sent to - CTECS Recruitment 860-706-5756.

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