Bhs Part-time Spanish Teacher - Brookline, United States - Brookline Public Schools

Brookline Public Schools

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Brookline, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Part time

Description

We are looking for an energetic teacher who will support our program's mission, vision and goals:

The Brookline World Language Program inspires all students to better understand themselves, each other, and the world by learning another language and its cultures in order to to become more engaged local and global citizens.

The mission of the Brookline 6-12 World Language Program is to guide students in their language development and multicultural understanding.

Students engage in purposeful communication in a safe, welcoming environment.

They learn about themselves, their peers, their community and the world through the use of thematic units that support comprehension.

GOAL 1:

Language Development - Students will understand and then produce spoken and written language in order to interact with others.

Over time, language will increase in complexity and students will be able to interact in a wider range of situations.

GOAL 3:
Community Engagement - Students will become agents of change who are

prepared to serve and lead in their local and global communities. They will be empowered to promote equity and cross-cultural understanding in an increasingly complex world.

Required Qualifications:

Ability to effectively lead World Language classes using 90%100% target language. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree.
3 years' experience teaching high school students in the United States of America.
Demonstrated knowledge of the pedagogy for teaching foreign language to secondary aged students with an emphasis on oral proficiency.
Demonstrated knowledge of the ACTFL proficiency guidelines and ability to design lessons to help learners progress towards performance targets.
Demonstrated ability to use a variety of materials and modes of instruction, including the use of technology and access to online authentic resources.
Demonstrated effective techniques for classroom management.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, caregivers, colleagues and community members.
Valid Massachusetts DESE teaching licensure needed for the language and grade levels. Foreign Language [Spanish], Grades 51
Keen organizational skills.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Teaching grades 9-12 World Language lessons (3 classes)
Multimodal instruction in the three modes of communication
Participation in monthly World Language meetings and/or weekly Faculty meetings
Regular community and department duties

The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.