Middle School Spanish and either French or Portuguese Teacher

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach five classes of Spanish and either French or Portuguese.
• Deliver engaging and effective lessons to students in grades 6-8, using a variety of instructional strategies to cater to different learning styles.
• Create and administer assessments to measure student learning and progress. This includes quizzes, tests, projects, and cumulative exams.
• Provide thoughtful, individualized feedback and support to students who need extra help, including tutoring during office hours before or after school.
• Maintain a positive, structured, and disciplined learning environment that fosters student engagement and respect for the subject matter.
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in language education and pedagogy.
• Regularly communicate with parents about their child's progress, including through parent-teacher conferences and progress reports.
• Work collaboratively with other faculty members, especially within the World Languages department, to share resources, strategies, and insights.
• Participate in section meetings, department meetings, all-school meetings, and multi-day meetings at the beginning and end of the school year, and professional development meetings.
• Participate in and possibly lead extracurricular activities.
• Actively engage in the school community by attending events, contributing to school initiatives, and supporting the school's mission.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, French, Portuguese or a related discipline; Master’s degree is preferred.
• Ability to teach engaging, communicative, student-centered classes for middle school students.
• Experience teaching at the middle school level is preferred.
• Proficient with technology, including Google Suite, interactive whiteboards and textbook platforms.
• Collaborative approach with other colleagues, including sharing resources and communicating about curriculum and students.
• Demonstrated commitment to addressing issues of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Dependable, with excellent attendance and timely completion of tasks.
• Collaborative and professional, building positive relationships within the school community.

Performance Factors:

• Attendance and Dependability: Reliable, with minimal absences and consistent punctuality.
• Communication: Clear and effective communication with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Teamwork: Works well with others, fostering positive, professional relationships and contributing to a constructive work environment.