World Language Teacher (Spanish/French)

World Language Teacher (Spanish/French)

Geary County USD 475 • www.usd475.org

Geary County USD 475

Job Description

Classification: Certified

Division/Department: Secondary Education

Job Category: Teacher

FLSA: Exempt

Title: World Language Teacher (Spanish, French, German, Korean)

Qualifications: *Current Kansas Teaching Certificate with endorsement appropriate to the assignment on file in the Devin Center

• Health certificate on file in Devin Center

• Highly Qualified according to state of Kansas requirements

Reports To: Building and Academy Principal

Supervises: Students

BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE

To provide instruction in the Spanish Curriculum helping students to develop the skills needed to enter post-secondary education and/or the workforce.

CRITICAL SKILLS

• Ability to maintain regular and good work attendance and come to work on time.

• Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others.

• Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner.

• Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.

• Ability to access, input, and retrieves information from a computer.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee performing the duties of this position is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear, bend, stoop, and reach. The employee may be occasionally required to manually lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to interact with staff and meet the demands of several different people. The employee is responsible for the work output of others. The employee occasionally works extended hours. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1.Planning and preparation based upon students' needs

Demonstrate knowledge of pedagogy, content, and students

Select instructional goals

Demonstrate knowledge of resources

Assess student learning using appropriate measures

2.Classroom Environment

Create a classroom environment of respect and rapport

Establish a culture for learning

Establish and maintain classroom procedures

Establish expectations for and manage student behaviors

Organize space for learning

3.Instruction based upon state standards, district curriculum, and student needs as well as industry standards

Communicate clearly and accurately

Use a variety of instructional strategies and techniques

Engage students in learning

Provide timely feedback to students

Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to student needs

4.Professional responsibilities

Follow contractual responsibilities

Engage in reflective practice

Maintain accurate records

Communicate with families

Engage in professional development activities

Maintain appropriate licensure

Collaborate with others to achieve a common goal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instruct and direct Spanish content classrooms.

• Responsible for the organization and implementation of World Language curriculum aligned to the state standards. Curriculum is based on the development of content "Units at a Glance," as approved at the building and district level(s).

• Submit required reports in a timely manner, participate in staff, department, committee, and team meetings.

• Obtain instructional resources and materials through processes outlined by the Principal and/or the Department of Teaching & Learning.

• Keep informed regarding new technologies and research-based teaching practices that facilitate and support student learning.

• Support the vision and mission of JCHS, a Career Academy High School; and work to develop and sustain the climate and culture of the academy model.

• Participate as a team member with the department, academy and both licensed and non-licensed staff in a comprehensive evaluation, review, and re-evaluation process.

• Communicate clearly and accurately with administrators, staff, parents, students and support agencies.

• Be knowledgeable in the JCHS Strategic and School Improvement Plan with a focused effort of implementation with fidelity and purpose.

• Collaborate with all members of the JCHS staff as an active member of the Kansas Can Redesign effort and as a member of the Gemini I cohort.

• Be an active member of the professional learning community: student, committee and academy meetings, as well as assist in early recognition and prevention of educational problems.

• Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state, and federal laws.

• Attend/assist with school events; supervise students in all activities related to classroom and student publications

• Strive to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.

• Uphold and enforce Board policies, administrative procedures, school rules, and federal and state regulations including but not limited to

Consolidated Plan for Federal Programs

Acceptable use of technology

Sexual and racial harassment

Child abuse reporting

• Perform other duties assigned by the principal or other building or district administrators.

Term of Employment: Teacher Contract

Salary Range: Determined by placement on teacher salary schedule.

Evaluation Frequency: Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with state regulations and the terms established in the negotiated agreement.

Updated 2-18-20

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Geary County USD #475 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and/or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints based on race, color, national origin, sex or age, please contact the USD 475 Director of Personnel Services, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000. For questions or complaints based on disability, please contact the USD 475 Director of Special Education, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000

Geary County USD 475

Benefits Information

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of KS Delta Dental Group Employee Term Life Insurance Supplemental Employee & Dependent Term Life Insurance Group Short Term Disability Group Vision Insurance Individual Cancer Plan Medical Reimbursement Spending Account Dependent Care Flex Spending Account Tax Sheltered Annuities KPERS Retirement 10 days leave Professional Development moves you up on pay schedule.

Salary Information

per negotiated agreement

Employer Information

Nestled in the heart of the Flint Hills, USD 475 Geary County Schools serves the communities of Junction City, Fort Riley, Milford, and Grandview Plaza with 12 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 6-A academy-structured Talent Development High School, as well as a center for Innovative Studies, an 8th Grade Magnet Program, and early childhood programs. We offer outstanding professional development opportunities, access to state-of-the-art technology in every classroom, and a competitive salary package in a community with a variety of outdoor activities as well as theater, art exhibits, and hometown family-oriented events.

We invite you to find out more about our district by viewing this YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Yw99Q9HleI

Positions available in all areas, at all levels. Base salary beginning at $43,860, recruitment pay of $750, and year-two retention pay of $1000 being offered to all certified employees. Come join us at Geary County, USD 475.

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Notice of Nondiscrimination

Geary County USD #475 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and/or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints based on race, color, national origin, sex or age, please contact the USD 475 Executive Director of Personnel Services, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000. For questions or complaints based on disability, please contact the USD 475 Executive Director of Special Education, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000