Category: Part Time;

Position Title: 0.2 French Teacher (Grade 7)

Start Date: 09/15/2018
End Date:

Location: Galvin Middle School, Canton, MA

Job Information:

Galvin Middle School seeks a highly qualified MA-certified French teacher who has native or near-native fluency and an interest in growing our French programming at the middle school level. Near-native speakers should have experience studying, working and/or teaching abroad. Prospective candidates must have not only the knowledge, but also the capacity to design and implement effective, student-centered middle school world language curriculum units. The position consists of teaching one seventh grade French class and working with the departmental/grade-specific teams. Other important duties include helping to plan and chaperone the 7th grade cultural trip to Montreal as well as administering The National French Contest/Le Grand Concours.

We are seeking dynamic professionals who will bring inclusive, differentiated, and purposeful standards-based instruction to the world language classroom. Applicants must be effective communicators who can articulate what they believe to be the essential ingredients of quality world language instruction. They must be able to deliver lessons in the target language that meet the academic and social-emotional needs of all learners. Successful applicants will be self-starters, skilled at implementing instructional units and Integrated Performance Assessments informed by the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and 2017 NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements, 21st Century Skills, Understanding By Design (UbD), and the essential design elements of Project-Based Learning (PBL). Candidates must be comfortable using and implementing a variety of technologies, such as a mobile Chrome book language laboratory and Google Classroom, into their practice. Experience with content-based instruction, TPR/S, CI, universal design for learning, and student travel is a plus.

Qualifications: REQUIREMENTS:
Current Massachusetts DESE certification in French (5-12). Dual certification in French/Spanish is highly desirable.
Additional DESE certification in American Sign Language, German, or Mandarin is a plus.
Successful student teaching experience
Three (3) current professional references
Experience integrating technology, including mobile/laptop language lab technology, into lessons.
Familiarity with and interest in administering the National French Contest
Ability to collaborate with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary instructional units and common assessments and to work in data teams
Flexible, dependable, and organized
Excellent interpersonal skills

Language/Languages: French or Dual Certification in French/Spanish

Contact Name: Heidi Olson

Contact email for questions: olsonh@cantonma.org

Application Instructions: Please apply directly for the position on schoolspring. Start date will be on or before September 15, 2018. Please reference job # 3002426. The direct link is: https://www.schoolspring.com/job.cfm?jid=3002426

Category: Part Time;

Position Title: 0.8 French/Spanish Teacher

Start Date: 09/04/2018
End Date:

Location: Galvin Middle School (Canton Public Schools, Canton, MA)

Job Information:

Galvin Middle School in Canton, MA seeks a highly qualified dual-certified French/Spanish teacher who has native or near-native fluency in both languages. Near-native speakers should have experience studying, working and/or teaching abroad. Prospective candidates must have not only the knowledge, but also the capacity to design and implement effective, student-centered middle school world language curriculum units. The position consists of teaching four seventh grade classes and working in departmental/grade-specific teams. Other important duties include helping to plan and chaperone the 7th grade cultural trip to Montreal as well as preparing and administering The National French Contest/Le Grand Concours and the National Spanish Examinations.

We are seeking dynamic professionals who will bring inclusive, differentiated, and purposeful standards-based instruction to the world language classroom. Applicants must be effective communicators who can articulate what they believe to be the essential ingredients of quality world language instruction and be able to deliver lessons in the target language that meet the academic and social-emotional needs of all learners. Successful applicants will be self-starters, able to design and implement instructional units and Integrated Performance Assessments informed by the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and 2017 NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements, 21st Century Skills, Understanding By Design (UbD), and the essential design elements of Project-Based Learning (PBL). Candidates must be comfortable using a variety of technologies, such as a mobile Chromebook language laboratory and Google Classroom, and must demonstrate interest in integrating new technologies into his/her instructional repertoire. Experience with content-based instruction, TPR/S, CI, universal design for learning, and student travel is a plus.

Qualifications: • Current Massachusetts DESE certification in French and Spanish
• Additional DESE certification in American Sign Language (ASL), German, or Mandarin a plus
• Master's degree and successful student teaching experience
• Three (3) current professional references
• Experience integrating technology, including mobile/laptop language lab technology, into lessons.
• Familiarity with National French Contest and the National Spanish Examinations
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary instructional units and common assessments and to work in data teams
• Flexible, dependable and organized
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Language/Languages: French and Spanish

Contact Name: Heidi Olson

Contact email for questions: olsonh@cantonma.org

Application Instructions: Please apply online at www.schoolspring.com (search JOB ID 2994693). The direct link is https://www.schoolspring.com/job.cfm?jid=2994693.

Category: Part Time;

Position Title: 0.8 FTE HIGH SCHOOL SPANISH TEACHER (2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR ONLY)

Start Date: 08/28/2018
End Date: 06/30/2019

Location: Lexington High School, Lexington, MA

Job Information:

https://www.schoolspring.com/job.cfm?jid=2989911

The Lexington Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse workforce committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages qualified applications from all cultures, races, and backgrounds.

Position Title: 0.8 FTE Spanish Teacher (2018-2019 school year only)

FLSA: Exempt

Reports to: Building Principal and/or Department Head

Terms of Employment: 184 day work year. Benefits and salary in accordance with the LEA Unit A collective bargaining agreement.

Position Responsibilities:
Meets and instructs grade 9-12 students in Spanish during assigned class time and in the locations and designated.
Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects to communicate these objectives to students.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms and as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.
Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads and principals assists in the evaluation of their job performance.
Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
Teaches Spanish to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school program.
Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Must hold MA DESE licensure in Foreign Language – Chinese at the appropriate level.
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and possess a high level of capability with technology.
Must be able to assist in the protection of students and school property, assist the principal in fire and other emergency drills as required by law and School Committee policy.

Language/Languages: Spanish

Contact Name: Kari Grossman , Human Resources Office Manager

Contact email for questions: kgrossman@lexingtonma.org

Application Instructions: https://www.schoolspring.com/job.cfm?jid=2989911

Category: Part Time;

Position Title: Part time Spanish teacher – Middle School

Start Date: 08/27/2018
End Date: 06/24/2019

Location: Concord Middle School – Peabody Bldg

Job Information:

The .40 FTE classroom teacher is responsible for the delivery of grade-level curriculum and for differentiating instruction. Familiarity with standard-based education and mastery of technology skills are required. Self reflection skills, data analysis competencies, and the ability to effectively collaborate with others are essential. The successful candidate will have the ability to work well with students, parents, colleagues and community members. Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must. A bachelor’s degree and an appropriate Massachusetts teaching license are required; a master’s degree is preferred.

Salary: Appropriate step and lane on the teachers’ salary scale

It is the policy of the Concord Public Schools and the Concord-Carlisle Regional School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, gender identity, color, homelessness, sexual orientation, age, or disability in its education programs, services, activities or employment practices.

Qualifications: MA certified in Spanish

Language/Languages: Spanish

Contact Name: Courtney Sawicki

Contact email for questions: csawicki@concordps.org

Application Instructions: https://www.applitrack.com/concord/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Middle+School+Teaching