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2 classes of French (High School)

October 12, 2018

Category: Part Time, Temporary;

Position Title: 2 classes of French (High School)

Start Date: 10/16/2018
End Date: 11/27/2018

Location: Brookline High School

Job Information:

There is some flexibility with days, times, and start date:
Teach two classes of French from October 16th to November 27th as a long term substitute. Each class meets four times a week for about 55 minutes.
One of the classes is French 2 Honors (Freshmen in their third year of French). They will use the series: Discovering French 2. The other course is French 4-5 Film (Juniors and Seniors of Intermediate Low proficiency). They would watch “Les choristes” , “La grande séduction” and “Aurevoir les Enfants” during that time.
French 2H meets during G block. The class size is about 25 students.
French Film meets during F block. The class size is about 18 students.

The pay is : $69.10 per day.

Monday: 2:05-2:55
Tuesday: 11:50-12:50 and 1:50-2:50
Wednesday: 2:05-2:55
Thursday: 11:50-12:50 and 12:55-1:55
Friday: 10:10-11:00 and 1:25-2:15

General plans and materials will be provided.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree.
Advanced Low Proficiency in French.
Working Permit.

Language/Languages: French

Contact Name: Agnes Alberola, Dept. Chair for World Languages at Brookline High School

Contact email for questions: Agnes_Alberola@psbma.org

Application Instructions: Contact Agnes_Alberola@psbma.org with relevant information. Attach a resume.

8th and 9th grade Spanish Teacher

October 9, 2018

Category: Full Time, Temporary;

Position Title: 8th and 9th grade Spanish Teacher

Start Date: 10/16/2018
End Date: 06/27/2019

Location: F.W. Parker Charter Essential School

Job Information:

F.W. Parker Charter Essential School seeks a creative, Spanish-speaking educator to join a mission-driven, student-centered program grounded in the Ten Common Principles of the Coalition of Essential Schools. Our new colleague will serve as a member of the Spanish team, designing instruction that motivates students to practice speaking the language with their classmates and acquire Spanish as one acquires their first language, organically, rather than through learning grammar rules. Spanish classes at Parker are immersion- and proficiency-based and desk-free. Instruction includes play, community building, interaction with authentic resources, and encouraging students to create with the language, while pushing them to the next steps in proficiency. Students create portfolios of work and present their learning to show their readiness for promotion. Responsibilities include teaching four classes, assessing students using rubrics, close collaboration with colleagues, and co-leading an advisory. Successful applicants will be able to facilitate their classes using 95% Spanish, have an understanding of proficiency-based language instruction and the Ten Common Principles, and will familiarize themselves with Parker through the website before applying.
(www.theparkerschool.org) This position is being staffed as a long-term substitute for the remainder of the school year. Candidate is welcome to apply for an anticipated opening of this position next school year.

Qualifications: MA licensure and/or completion of a teacher training program strongly preferred but not required
Master's degree preferred by not required
Ability to communicate only in Spanish with students and colleagues

Language/Languages: Spanish – Fluent, English – Fluent

Contact Name: Mandy Levine

Contact email for questions: mlevine@theparkerschool.org

Application Instructions: Submit resume, cover letter and references to Mandy Levine at mlevine@theparkerschool.org.
Please also tell us the following:
1. Explain how the Parker school philosophy aligns with your ideas and experiences in education.
2. Tell us about instructional strategies you believe are effective for encouraging beginning language learners to stay in the target language 95% of the time.

High School Spanish Teacher 2018-2019

September 27, 2018

Category: Full Time;

Position Title: High School Spanish Teacher 2018-2019

Start Date:
End Date:

Location: City on a Hill Circuit Street 58 Circuit Street Roxbury, MA 02119

Job Information:

PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY ON OUR SITE! Do not submit resumes through Indeed or other External Sources as it does not capture the full application.

This position is for the ongoing 2018-2019 Academic Year

Potential Part Time or Full Time Opportunity

About City on a Hill (CoaH):

City on a Hill graduates college-ready students that are responsible, resourceful and respectful democratic citizens, who are prepared to compete in 21st century community, culture and commerce. We do so by emphasizing academic achievement, citizenship, teacher leadership, and public accountability.

City on a Hill began with a single high school in Boston, opening its doors in 1995. Currently we have three locations: Circuit Street (Roxbury, MA) Dudley Square (Roxbury, MA) and New Bedford. We invite you to join our nationally recognized team of innovative and collegial educators who are fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body.

Please note that this position is based out of our Circuit Street location in Roxbury, Massachusetts.

Role Description:

Teaching sections of Spanish, with 1-2 separate preparations, depending upon the results of summer school and the final school schedule.

Collaborate with the Spanish department to plan lessons, create/update lesson plans, save all updates and creations to the City on a Hill server.

Implement school wide systems, such as beginning of class routines, merits/demerits, writing across curriculum, as well as any additional academic initiatives implemented at the school or network level.

Maintain accurate and transparent records of student work in the school’s Student Information System

Design and implement high quality assessment of student learning.

Attend all Town Meetings, department day meetings, and weekly faculty meetings.

Attend all grade level and IEP meetings of the students in all sections.

Attend subject and/or grade level field trips as appropriate.

Attend quarterly parent/advisor nights, graduation, and other required school events

Member of an assigned Professional Development Group and participant in City on a Hill’s Peer Observation Program.

Collaborate with SpEd teachers and ESL teachers to ensure appropriate adjustments to curriculum, instruction, and assessment are implemented and attend LN team meetings for all students in sections.

Leading Sustained Silent Reading

Additional duties, as assigned by the Lead Teacher, Vice Principal, or Principal

The City on a Hill Instructional Philosophy and Background:

City on a Hill is a Network of teacher-centered charter public high schools in Boston and New Bedford dedicated to improving urban education and getting all of its graduates into and through college. As one of the original fourteen charter public schools in the Commonwealth, City on a Hill schools have college-prep standards within a rigorous curriculum.

City on a Hill Charter Public Schools are high schools determined to teach each and every one of its students the academic skills he or she will need to succeed in college and beyond. Our school leaders, faculty, and students are committed and ready to dedicate the time, energy, and hard work to achieve the school’s mission. The school’s mission is predicated on the belief that not only can all students learn, but all students must learn in order to embrace their rights and responsibilities as American citizens and acquire the academic and cultural capital to improve their community.

Additional Information:

It is the policy of City on a Hill Charter Public Schools to obtain all available Federal and State background information through both SAFIS (Statewide Applicant Fingerprint Identification Services) and CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information), as allowed by law, of all employees and prospective employees of the school.

City on a Hill provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, City on a Hill complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Qualifications: Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 1 year of related experience

Preliminary MA teaching certification or working toward earning MA certification

Preferred Qualifications

Experience preferred, particularly in an urban setting

SEI or RETELL endorsement

Language/Languages: Spanish, English

Contact Name:

Contact email for questions: hiring@cityonahill.org

Application Instructions: Please apply on our site: https://coah.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=393

Proficiency Academy Videos

September 9, 2018

Check out the videos which have the “Proficiency In My District” presentations from the 2018 Proficiency Academy. Kudos to Norwood, North Reading and Duxbury for all you have accomplished on the path to proficiency. These are great resources.

0.2 French Teacher (Grade 7)

September 7, 2018

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

0.8 French/Spanish Teacher

August 23, 2018

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.

Anticipated Long-term Substitute for French

August 23, 2018

Category: Temporary;

Position Title: Anticipated Long-term Substitute for French

Start Date: 08/27/2018
End Date: 11/01/2018

Location: Mohawk Trail Regional School

Job Information:

Seeking a long-term substitute for French I classes in high school block schedule (79 minute periods) and middle school introductory classes.

Qualifications: Position open until filled. The actual length of the time period when the instructor will be needed is as yet uncertain, but anticipate a couple of months.

Language/Languages: French

Contact Name: Lynn R. Dole

Contact email for questions: ldole@mohawkschools.org

Application Instructions: Send resume and cover letter to Lynn Dole, Co-Principal, at ldole@mohawkschools.org.
For further information, call 413.625.9811 x1302.

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

August 15, 2018

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

1.0 FTE Spanish Teacher at Lee Middle and High School

August 10, 2018

Category: Full Time;

Position Title: 1.0 FTE Spanish Teacher at Lee Middle and High School

Start Date: 08/22/2018
End Date:

Location: Lee Middle and High School, 300 Greylock Street, Lee, MA 01238

Job Information:

All aspects of classroom instruction as defined within four standards areas: Curriculum, Planning and Instruction; Teaching all Students; Family and Community Engagement; and Professional Culture.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate should be familiar with CI and proficiency-based instruction with Massachusetts teaching certification in Spanish.

Language/Languages: Spanish

Contact Name: Carrie Ely

Contact email for questions: cely@leepublicschools.net

Application Instructions: Please send letter of interest and resume to:
H. Jake Eberwein, Ed.D, Superintendent
Lee Public Schools, 300 Greylock Street, Lee, MA 01238

Spanish Teacher, Middle School

August 10, 2018

Category: Full Time;

Position Title: Spanish Teacher, Middle School

Start Date: 08/29/2018
End Date:

Location: Westfield Intermediate School

Job Information:

Teach skills and knowledge in foreign language instruction to secondary pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Westfield Public Schools and appropriate curriculum publications as guidelines in teaching individual course content. Modern foreign language teachers (world languages) teach aural comprehension, speaking, reading and writing.

Instruct pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.

Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials consistent with the philosophy and curriculum of the Westfield Public Schools.

Provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.

Develop pupil understanding and appreciation of culture of countries where the studies language is spoken.

Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.

Evaluate each pupil’s progress in aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing the foreign language in relationship to the level being taught.

Select and requisition books, instructional aids, and instructional supplies; maintains required inventory records.
Identify pupil needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.

Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, school policy and administrative regulations.

Supervise pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday.

Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs.

Work cooperatively with all aspects of the school administrative team/faculty and citizens to insure the highest quality of educational programs.

Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district, and in self-selected growth activities, such as foreign language workshops.

Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the building principal or the Superintendent of Schools.

Qualifications: Active and valid MA DESE license in Spanish 5 – 12 required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is generally conducted within school building. Ability to travel throughout the school building is necessary. Position involves sitting and the ability to travel from one place to another within the office. Work is moderate in nature with regular lifting of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds with some pulling and pushing or reaching above, generally of desk and file drawers. Frequent use of hands to operate keyboards and telephones and other office equipment. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Language/Languages: Spanish

Contact Name: Karoline Kells

Contact email for questions: k.kells@schoolsofwestfield.org

Application Instructions: To apply for positions in the Westfield Public Schools, please go to www.schoolpring.com. Create a profile and application to apply to postings.

A list of current job postings can also be found at: www.schoolsofwestfield.org