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About the Role

Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School is seeking a Spanish Teacher to provide instruction to high school students. The role requires demonstrated planning and preparation, instructional skills, effective classroom management, and a commitment to continuous professional development. Teachers collaborate with colleagues within and across departments.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit understanding of and skills relevant to the subject area taught.
• Make topics and activities meaningful and relevant to each student.
• Integrate available technology resources compatible with students’ needs and abilities.
• Develop unit and lesson plans aligned to standards and regents exams.
• Plan with appropriate specialist(s) to differentiate instruction.
• Link present content/skills with past and future learning experiences.
• Use various instructional strategies to differentiate learning for all students.
• Use questioning strategies to engage students and promote learning.
• Monitor students’ understanding and adjust teaching as needed.
• Maximize student learning by providing opportunities for all learners to participate actively and successfully.
• Explain content and demonstrate skills in a variety of ways to meet the needs of all students.
• Hold each learner individually responsible for learning.
• Use assessment results to monitor and modify instruction.
• Use teacher-made and standardized tests to measure student performance.
• Use oral, non-verbal, and written forms of student assessment.
• Organize, maintain, and use records of student progress for instructional decisions.
• Continuously monitor students’ progress and provide meaningful feedback.
• Demonstrate competence in acceptable grading/ranking/scoring practices.
• Use precise language and acceptable oral expression and written communication.
• Articulate clear learning goals and instructional procedures to students.
• Model caring, fairness, courtesy, respect, and active listening.
• Model concern for students’ emotional and physical well being.
• Seek and maintain positive interactions with students in all school settings.
• Seek information about student interests and opinions.
• Enforce the school’s student behavior policy.
• Communicate clear expectations about behavior to students and parents.
• Actively monitor student behavior and provide constructive feedback to students and parents.
• Create a physical setting and establish routines that promote learning and minimize disruption.
• Structure transitions efficiently and constructively.
• Manage emergency situations in school settings.
• Maintain a professional appearance and deportment.
• Interact with colleagues and students in an ethical and professional manner.
• Carry out duties in accordance with established policies, practices, and regulations.
• Select appropriate channels for resolving concerns and problems, and maintain confidentiality.
• Complete all classroom and school assignments and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner.
• Participate in professional growth activities.
• Explore and apply knowledge about new or improved methods of instruction.
• Identify areas of personal strength and weakness and seek improvement.
• Initiate communication with parents or guardians concerning student progress or problems.
• Respond promptly to parental concerns and encourage parental involvement.
• Interact with parents and the community by providing useful information regarding the school.
• Work cooperatively with community members in carrying out school and community sponsored functions.
• Build collaborative relationships with colleagues, sharing teaching insights and coordinating student learning.
• Serve on school committees and support school activities.
• Contribute to the development of the profession by serving as a teacher, mentor, peer coach, and/or supervisor.
• Support school goals and initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred.
• Must be fully bilingual in English and Spanish, with expert command over both languages.
• At least 2 to 5 years prior teaching experience in middle/high school.
• Demonstrated success working in non-traditional and/or urban school settings.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with educational technology (SMART Board, student laptops, etc.).
• Knowledge or ability to use SIS (student information systems) or online learning platforms (Schoology, Google Classroom, PowerSchool, and Canvas).
• NYS certification in Spanish preferred.

Skills

• Planning, organizing, developing and conducting a comprehensive teaching and instruction program.
• Providing appropriate and effective learning experiences for pupils from a wide range achievement levels.
• Assessing the instructional and educational needs of pupils, and designing, developing, and implementing sound instructional and educational programs.
• Providing a motivating and stimulating learning environment.
• Performing research and development activities pertaining to curriculum and instructional programs.
• Following safety procedures and written and verbal instructions.
• Working effectively with staff, students, and public.
• Making independent decisions.
• Working autonomously within school established guidelines and policies.
• Organizing tasks, setting priorities and meeting deadlines, managing multiple tasks.
• Demonstrating good judgment and good problem-solving skills.
• Directing and instructing others.
• Responding appropriately to evaluation and changes in the work setting.
• Knowledge or ability to use SIS (student information systems) or online learning platforms (Schoology, Google Classroom, PowerSchool, and Canvas).

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Full-time
• 10-Month Employee

Experience Level

• 2 to 5 years prior teaching experience in middle/high school

Education Level

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree preferred
• NYS certification in Spanish preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $75,000 - $105,000 annually (Based on Experience)

About the Company

• Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health & Science Charter School is an educational institution.

Equal Opportunity

• Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.