Category: Full Time;

Position Title: Director of World Languages

Start Date: 08/01/2020
End Date:

Location: Milton Public Schools, Milton, MA 02186

Job Information:

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in educational leadership.

2. Appropriate and valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education licensure.

3. At a minimum (5) years of successful experience as a world language teacher.

4. Demonstrated knowledge of language acquisition theory and models of world language instruction- especially full immersion and Foreign Language in the Elementary School (FLES).

5. Demonstrated aptitude for innovative development of curriculum; i.e. projects, curriculum workshops, and/or associated staff training and orientation.

6. Commitment to and understanding of culturally responsive practice.

7. Practical experience in curriculum planning, implementation and evaluation. Other successful supervisory experience is also preferred.

8. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

9. Excellent organizational skills and problem-solving skills.

10. Proven ability in interpersonal skills.

11. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Department may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Human Resources and Building Principals

SUPERVISES: All professional staff in grades 1-12 who are assigned to the subject area. Such other staff members as the Superintendent may designate.

JOB GOAL: To ensure that each student in the district receives the richest world language educational experience the district can provide by exhibiting leadership in: the development, implementation and coordination of world language instruction; the improvement in the quality of instruction; and the availability of appropriate resources.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: (include but are not limited to):

1. Provides staff leadership in promoting the understanding of the educational objectives, and plans and administers programs of inservice educational activities for instructional personnel to meet these objectives.
2. Provides leadership in enforcing school and administrative policies, and regulations, for students and teachers within the department.
3. Prepares the initial departmental budget on an annual basis and assists the principal in preparing and defending the final copy to be submitted to the Superintendent.
4. Acts as a resource person for department teachers on curriculum questions.
5. Directs the creation, review, updating, and publication of all approved curriculum documents, guides and materials.
6. Conducts regular department meetings and submits report on department activities to the Superintendent of Schools and the building principal.
7. Evaluates and reviews the performance of all professional staff assigned to the subject area in accordance with contractual and administrative procedures and makes recommendations to the principal regarding department personnel.
8. Works with building principals in the improvement of individual staff competencies.
9. Organizes and coordinates grade level/ departmental meetings in order to effect horizontal and vertical continuity and articulation of the instructional program throughout the district.
10. Meets with other department heads to promote interdisciplinary programs.
11. Checks lesson plans regularly to ensure that curriculum requirements are being met and that necessary materials are available.
12. Assumes responsibility for ordering and distributing all departmental supplies, textbooks, equipment, technology and/or supplementary materials.
13. Maintains an up-to-date inventory of departmental materials and equipment.
14. Submits, through building principal, requests for maintenance, and repairs to equipment and facilities.
15. Establishes or participates in a program for ongoing evaluation of instruction and curriculum including, analyzing, evaluating, and disseminating data from local and state assessments.
16. Makes recommendations on curriculum development and program innovation.
17. Assists in the screening and recommended hiring of department personnel.
18. Provides orientation and inservice training programs for department personnel.
19. Advises the principal on the placement of department teachers.
20. Provides leadership, direction, and encouragement to departmental teachers to participate in local, state, regional and national conferences and enrolled students to participate in local, state regional and national competitions.
21. Assists the principal in interpreting general grading and promotional policies.
22. Keeps informed on educational innovations and trends as they relate to department concerns.
23. Seeks, writes, and manages grants applicable to department in coordination with the Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent.
24. Assists building principal in the assignment of and supervision of student teachers.
25. Performs such other related tasks and assumes such other related responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the Assistant Superintendent and or the Superintendent of Schools.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of those in this classification.

TERMS OF EMPLOYEMENT: Per Unit B Contract

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with procedures established in the contract on the evaluation of administrative personnel.

SALARY: Per Unit B Contract

Qualifications: Valid DESE Licensure.

Language/Languages:

Contact Name: Laurie Dunn

Contact email for questions: ldunn@miltonps.org

Application Instructions: If interested in this position please go to the Milton Public School website – https://www.miltonps.org/about/employment-opportunities and apply via School Spring.

Category: Full Time;

Position Title: Director of Foreign Languages

Start Date: 02/07/2020
End Date: 02/24/2020

Location: Shrewsbury High School

Job Information:

Employment Opportunity: District Director, Grades 6-12

POSITION: Director of Foreign Language
2020-2021 School Year

Shrewsbury Public Schools is currently accepting applications for a Director of Foreign Language, commencing in the 2020-2021 school year (July 1). This position will be the primary evaluator for teachers of Mandarin Chinese, French, Latin, and Spanish. This position may have responsibility for direct teaching of students, per the Shrewsbury Education Association contract. The Director of Foreign Language reports directly to the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment and the secondary evaluator will be a School Principal at Shrewsbury High School, Oak Middle School, or Sherwood Middle School, and the position functions in accordance with the provisions of the contract between the Shrewsbury School Committee and the Shrewsbury Education Association. This position is a key leadership position and participates actively as a member of the District Leadership Team.

Educators with international/diverse background or experience are encouraged to apply.

Program Statement:
The main purpose of learning a new language is communication. As our world becomes a smaller place, with newer and more far-reaching communications, interaction with other countries and/or with peoples of different cultures here at home becomes more probable and immediate. Foreign language is an essential part of our students’ education and all students should learn at least one language in addition to English to prepare them for life in the 21st century.

The goal of the Foreign Language program at Shrewsbury Public Schools is communicative proficiency for all of our students. Within the last decade, traditional approaches to teaching language have yielded to new, performance-based approaches that have a common focus on the student’s ability to use the language beyond the classroom in real-life situations. Proficient students emerge from foreign language programs, able, to a measurable degree, to communicate in the language as it is written and spoken by native speakers. Students will have a functional ability to understand, read, write, and speak the language. Emphasis is placed on what the student can do with the language, independent of how the language was learned, what methods were involved or what materials were used.

Because language and culture are so inextricably bound together, students who are exposed to foreign languages develop a respect for and a tolerance of cultural differences, and, in doing so, develop a better understanding of their own culture. Everyone can learn a second language, but it is a lifelong process, and, study should begin as early as possible and continue throughout post- secondary education and beyond.

We are looking for a skillful, dynamic instructional leader to oversee Foreign Language Programming across three schools in Grades 6-12 with the goal of helping all students to successfully develop communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participates actively as a member of the District Leadership Team, the Shrewsbury High School Leadership Team, and the middle school leadership teams
• Leads search and recommendation process for superintendent appointment of new teachers to the department
• Responsible for leading teaching and learning, including supervision and evaluation of Foreign Language teachers , including formal observations, coaching, and writing formative and summative evaluations
• Works collaboratively with school principals to build school and district-wide class schedules and to deploy personnel as needed
• Adapts instructional techniques to the age and skill level of students while maintaining a culture of inclusion for all students
• Teaches classes as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent, based on recommendations of the Principals and the Department Director
• Supports and promotes the annual goals of the district
• Maintains connections to professional organizations
• Collaborates with school principals on curriculum integration, supervision and evaluation, and budget management

Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications:
• A minimum of Professional licensure in Spanish, French, Latin, or Mandarin Chinese
• Licensure as a director/supervisor in Foreign Languages
• Demonstrated knowledge of various areas of foreign language education
• Consistent demonstration of the values of Shrewsbury Public Schools
• A commitment to the education of all students

Language/Languages: Spanish, French, Latin, Mandarin Chinese

Contact Name: Amy Clouter, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Contact email for questions: aclouter@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us

Application Instructions: Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, official or unofficial copies of undergraduate/graduate transcripts, license # or unofficial copy of license, and three current professional letters of reference, including one from a direct supervisor or evaluator.

Please apply via www.schoolspring.com (preferred) or via a hard copy packet mailed to the attention of:
Barbara A. Malone
Director of Human Resources
Shrewsbury Public Schools
100 Maple Avenue
Shrewsbury, MA 01545

Application packets may also be dropped off at the school department office at 100 Maple Avenue (Shrewsbury Town Hall) between the hours of 8:00-4:30 Monday-Friday.

Please note that there may be a brief delay in processing hard copy applications.

The Shrewsbury Public Schools is an affirmative action employer, ensuring that its programs and facilities are accessible to the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, disability, gender identity, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, national origin, homelessness, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status or class protected by state or federal law.

Category: Full Time;

Position Title: Chinese teacher

Start Date: 07/01/2020
End Date:

Location: Brooks School North Andover, MA 01845

Job Information:

Brooks School seeks candidates for the position of Chinese teacher. This appointment will be effective July 1, 2020.

The mission of Brooks School is to provide the most meaningful educational experience to our students. At Brooks, we recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status and other protected status. We strive to be a place where a diverse group of faculty and staff want to learn, grow, and do their best work in an effort to support all aspects of a Brooks student’s life, both in and out of the classroom. Our school thrives because of their hard work, initiative, dedication and compassion.

A full-time teaching position includes teaching four sections, coaching two sports/activities, residential, and performing community responsibilities.

The ideal Chinese teacher candidate should be able to teach language, literature and culture, and have native or near-native fluency in Mandarin.

COMPETENCIES
Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching from a full-immersion approach that includes reading, writing, speaking, listening and culture
Ability to use technology as a vehicle for learning gains
Apply engaging and innovative student-centered teaching practices
Work collaboratively with the members of the department
Self-directed with a strong work ethic
Committed to school-wide initiatives, campus involvement and the lives of our students outside of the classroom
A sense of humor and patience and empathy for adolescents
Excellent communication skills

Qualifications: Innovative teaching practices and a focus on skills-centered learning
Interest and practice of using technology for instruction
Native or near native fluency in Chinese
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues within the department to enhance our curriculum
Bachelor’s degree required in Chinese education, literature and/or culture; Master’s degree preferred
Minimum of 1-3 years of teaching experience in a 9-12 world language program (or applicable practicum experience)
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community
Strong writing skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Language/Languages: Native speaker preferred

Contact Name: hr@brooksschool.org

Contact email for questions: hr@brooksschool.org

Application Instructions: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with résumé/CV and a statement of teaching philosophy to Beth McNeff, director of human resources, at hr@brooksschool.org.

Category: Full Time;

Position Title: Spanish teacher

Start Date: 07/01/2020
End Date:

Location: Brooks School North Andover, MA 01845

Job Information:

Brooks School seeks candidates for the position of Teacher of Spanish. This appointment will be effective July 1, 2020. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with résumé/CV and a statement of teaching philosophy.

The mission of Brooks School is to provide the most meaningful educational experience to our students. At Brooks, we recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status and other protected status. We strive to be a place where a diverse group of faculty and staff want to learn, grow, and do their best work in an effort to support all aspects of a Brooks student’s life, both in and out of the classroom. Our school thrives because of their hard work, initiative, dedication and compassion.

A full-time teaching position includes teaching four sections, coaching two sports/activities, residential, and community responsibilities.

The successful candidate will have:

● Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching from a full immersion approach that includes reading, writing, speaking, listening, and culture
● Ability to use technology as a vehicle for learning gains
● Apply engaging and innovative student centered teaching practices
● Work collaboratively with the members of the department
● Self-directed with a strong work ethic
● Committed to school-wide initiatives, campus involvement, and the lives of our students outside of the classroom
● A sense of humor and patience and empathy for adolescents
Excellent communication skills

RESPONSIBILITIES
● Teaching four sections of Spanish, which may include any of the following courses: Introductory, advanced, AP Spanish Language and Culture, and AP Spanish Literature and Culture.
● Advising four-six students
● Serve as dorm parent with related duties
● Coach or the equivalent of two seasons in the afternoon program

Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS
● Innovative teaching practices and a focus on skills-centered learning
● Interest and practice of using technology for instruction
● Native or near native fluency in Spanish
● Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues within the department to enhance our curriculum
● Bachelor’s degree required in Spanish education, literature and/or culture; Master’s degree preferred
● Minimum of 1-3 years of teaching experience in a 9-12 world language program (or applicable practicum experience)
● Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
● Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community
● Strong writing skills
Physical Demands:
● The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
● While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
● The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Language/Languages: Native speaker preferred

Contact Name: hr@brooksschool.org

Contact email for questions: hr@brooksschool.org

Application Instructions: https://www.brooksschool.org/about/employment

Category: Full Time;

Position Title: Spanish Teacher Grades K-12

Start Date: 08/20/2020
End Date:

Location: Monson Public Schools 43 Margaret Street Monson, MA 01057

Job Information:

The Monson Public School District is seeking a qualified Spanish Teacher for grades K-12 for the 2020-2021 school year.
Applicant must be appropriately certified by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

Qualifications: Applicant must be appropriately certified by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

Language/Languages:

Contact Name: Mary Cieplik, DIrector of Curriculum

Contact email for questions: cieplikm@monsonschools.com

Application Instructions: Please email a cover letter and resume to cieplikm@monsonschools.com

Category: Full Time;

Position Title: JK-12 World Language Instructional Coach

Start Date: 02/01/2020
End Date: 06/27/2020

Location: Cambridge Public Schools, Cambridge MA

Job Information:

This is a unique, full-time, permanent position with no teaching responsibility that provides coaching WL educators across 10 schools in Cambridge. The position is paid on the teacher salary with a stipend.

The job description and application details are available here: https://cpsd.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1445

A visual overview of the role is available here: https://www.cpsd.us/UserFiles/Servers/Server_3042785/File/departments/academics/world_language/WL_WhatCoachesDo_flyer.pdf

Cambridge, Massachusetts is a dynamic, diverse urban city with a strong commitment to investing in our public schools. Rich in racial, ethnic, cultural, linguistic and socio-economic diversity, the Cambridge Public Schools are committed to academic excellence and social justice, and providing rigorous, joyful and culturally responsive instruction to all students.

The Role:

The World Language District Instructional Coach models best practices in assessment and instruction and provides job-embedded professional development at all levels. The World Language District Instructional Coach, who must have exceptional people skills, provides support using a coaching cycle model with a gradual release of responsibility approach based on research models described in “Instructional Coaching” by Jim Knight and “The Art of Coaching” by Elena Aguilar. The Coach will provide extensive support in aligning curriculum and assessment to the newly revised Massachusetts State Curriculum WL Frameworks. The World Language District Instructional Coach reports to the JK-12 World Language Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities:

Support instruction, curriculum, and assessment of World Language across the district that is aligned to Massachusetts’ WL Standards, ACTFL World Readiness Standards and CPSD goals and curriculum.
Provide planning, in-classroom teacher coaching, co-teaching, and demonstration support for teachers towards the improvement of instruction, pedagogy, and content knowledge.
Facilitate district-wide and school-based professional development that includes the most recent research on best practices in World Language curriculum, assessment, and instruction.
Support the implementation of a WL program grounded in ACTFL principles, including Can Do statements tied to engaging instructional based on authentic materials, with extensive AAPPL testing to assess student progress toward established curriculum benchmarks.
Lead staff in job-embedded training on cultural proficiency and antiracist curriculum instruction for World Languages.
Represent the WL Department in a variety of forums as requested by schools and/or World Language Coordinator.
Support the implementation of a comprehensive vision for Project Based Language Learning (PBLL).
Facilitate the implementation of:
Technology in the WL classroom.
Common assessments at all grade levels.
High standards for instruction in the target language.
Instruction that is differentiated and promotes higher order thinking.
Use assessment results and other data (including student work) to inform coaching practices.
Collaborate with school-based teams (clusters, school improvement teams, grade level teacher teams and professional learning communities).
Support school related cultural activities, particularly with respect to World Language Week at all schools. Support activities to promote WL programs, including International Nights, guest speakers and other special celebrations and activities.
Support the implementation of the Seal of Biliteracy at the elementary, middle and high school levels.
Lead development of Integrated Performance Assessments (IPAs), creation and calibration of WL rubrics, and deepen our commitment to a culture of Looking at Student Work during common planning times.
Remain current on best practices through extensive reading and research and participation in an array of podcasts and webinars.
Write common curriculum to align language course levels.
Write sample lesson plans and create activities to personalize language education to students with learning disability across language levels.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Your Skill Set:

As the incoming World Languages District Instructional Support Coach you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:

Experience providing professional development to adults in curriculum, content, and inquiry-based instructional strategies, knowledge and use of authentic, performance based assessments, and understanding of teaching in diverse schools.
Ability to work with students and counselors to facilitate language course placement by administering placement tests, and more.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with a diverse staff.
Knowledge about and experience with culturally responsive teaching practices.
Effective strategies for building relationships with students that optimize learning.
Strong skills in establishing a positive classroom environment.
Experience teaching curriculum aligned with WL Frameworks.
Ability to assist and help develop heritage speakers programs (class enrollment and development).
Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with an undergraduate major in World Language.
Massachusetts teacher certification in a World Language required.
Minimum three years teaching experience.

Language/Languages: Must be fluent and licensed in at least one language taught in Cambridge

Contact Name: Dr. James Kelleher

Contact email for questions: jkelleher@cpsd.us

Application Instructions: See the Human Resources webpage of the Cambridge Public Schools:
https://cpsd.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1445

Category: Full Time;

Position Title: High School Latin

Start Date: 09/01/2020
End Date:

Location: Brockton High School

Job Information:

One of our Latin teachers will be retiring in June, looking for a full-time, high school Latin teacher for a growing Latin program.

Will teach grades 9-12, Latin 1, 2, and 3 to start. We offer IB Latin, AP Latin, and Latin 1-5 at the high school level, with approximately 300 students taking Latin at the high school level.

Qualifications: Should be licensed in Latin 5-8 or working toward a license in Latin.

Language/Languages: Latin

Contact Name: Rachael Umbrianna

Contact email for questions: RACHAELUMBRIANNA@bpsma.org

Application Instructions: Please e-mail resume to Rachael Umbrianna, Coordinator of Classical and Modern Languages, at the e-mail above.