Spanish Teacher Job Description - Washington, United States - Thurgood Marshall Academy

Description

SPANISH TEACHER

Public Charter High School
ThurgoodMarshall Academy is a college-preparatory, law-themed high school located in the Anacostia neighborhood
in southeast Washington, DC—the most under-served community in the District of Columbia. ThurgoodMarshall
Academy currently serves approximately 400 students in grades 9-12. ThurgoodMarshall Academy o
- ers a
standards-based, college preparatory academic program to all of its students. The curriculum strives to help students
develop their own voice by teaching them the skills lawyers have—the ability to solve complex problems, think
critically and advocate persuasively for themselves and their communities. The instructional program prepares students
to master District of Columbia and national standards by balancing standardized test preparation with creative and
engaging alternative assessments.


Working at Thurgood Marshall Academy
ThurgoodMarshall Academy is currently accepting resumes for a vacancy for a
Spanish Teacher.

hold at least a B.A/B.S in a related
- cation are strongly
encouraged to apply.


VIRTUAL TOUR:
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here to take a virtual tour of ThurgoodMarshall Academy Public Charter School.

ThurgoodMarshall Academy is an equal opportunity employer. To apply, submit a resume and cover letter to Malika

Spanish II, or Spanish III. Please no phone calls.


PAY SCALE:
$62, $112,724.00 per year (Starting salary is determined by education and years of relevant
experience)


SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION:
Under the direction of the Head of School, plans and
provides for appropriate learning experiences for students in grades 9-12 in
Spanish. Provides an atmosphere and an
environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success
for every student. Supervises students in a variety of school related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes.
Communicates and interacts with students, parents, sta
- and community. Develops, selects and modi
- es instructional
plans and materials to meet the needs of all students. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures
and practices. The role of the
Spanish Teacher is to provide students with direct instructional support using the


SPANISH TEACHER

Public Charter High School
Response to Intervention framework and other researched-based best instructional practices. The
Spanish Teacher is
also accountable for using a multi-tiered approach and evidence-based interventions as well as participating in the RTI
and SST process.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Ability to work e
- ectively with administrators, colleagues, and
school based sta
- , students, parents and community. Excellent oral and written communication and human relations
skills.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow the curriculum and develop standardsbased lesson plans from this curriculum.
• Being able to create curriculum for courses.
• Di

- erentiating instruction that allows all learners to access the content
- present the same concepts in a variety
- of ways, so that all students can retain the information.

• Collaborating with other teachers in the department and the special education teacher(s) to support all

- students.

• Communicating with parents and attending open houses in the evening.
• Maintaining a safe learning environment for all students.
• Maintaining discipline and supporting TMA's code of conduct and discipline policies.
• Participating in professional growth activities and meetings with other teachers and grade level instructors.
• Being re

- ective and open to feedback in order to grow as an instructor.

• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the needs, interests and abilities of individuals to

- ensure success for every student.

• On a regular and consistent basis, meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times

- designated.

• Creates a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables

- each student to achieve learning objectives.

• Provides an instructional program to meet the needs of all students, including students with disabilities.
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for educationrelated purposes outside the

- instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

• Establishes relationships with colleagues, students, parents and community which re

- ect recognition of and
- respect for every individual.

• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for instructional assistants, teacher assistants, and volunteers.
• Remain re

- ective and open to feedback in order to grow as an instructor.


SPANISH TEACHER

Public Charter High School

BENEFITS:

• 401(k), 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Pai