Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree for a four-year accredited college or university.

• Meet criteria for or hold a valid TN License

• Valid Tennessee teaching certificate with endorsement(s) in appropriate area.

• Able to follow the class schedule and implement grade level lesson plans
• Previous teaching experience is a plus

• Only complete applications will be processed for interview considerations.

Job Overview

To plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a high school learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Job Functions

• Planning lessons on the Spanish language and culture in accordance with students' learning objectives.
• Preparing the classroom by gathering and setting up equipment.
• Conducts and maintains a highly organized and professionally functioning classroom.
• Maintains ongoing curriculum evaluation and development to meet the needs of students.
• Collaborates with other faculty in the delivery of appropriate instructional approaches.
• Implements curriculum and instruction in a manner consistent with TN State standards including understanding, modeling and encouragement of independent thinking skills, creative problem solving and abstract reasoning.
• Shows empathy and understanding of students.
• Proactively resolves problems that might arise with students and parents.
• Facilitates parent/student/teacher conferences.
• Continues professional development.
• Follows policies established by the Maury County Public School Board and Tennessee State Department of Education.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements/Skills

• Candidates should have a passion for teaching.
• Fluency in oral and written Spanish language.
• Strong content knowledge in all relevant areas as well as background, beyond the language, in cultural traditions and history of the Spanish-speaking world.
• The ability to teach language through communication, culture, connections, comparison, and communities.
• Creative, energetic, and positive approach to teaching.
• Demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive classroom community and to working actively to introduce students to diverse cultures, experiences, and perspectives
• Must maintain regular attendance.
• Must be able to interact with students.
• Able to be a positive team-player and communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, students, and families
• Open to being coached and receiving feedback to advance learning and growth for students.
• Professional with high personal standards and integrity