Category: Full Time;

Position Title: Spanish Teacher

Start Date: 10/15/2019
End Date:

Location: Lexington High School

Job Information:

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 School Committee 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: Job Qualifications:

Must have appropriate licensure in the subject and at the grade level posted.

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.

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 frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community.

Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, physical, mental or psychiatric disability, genetics, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status.

Language/Languages: Spanish

Contact Name: Amy Moran

Contact email for questions: amoran@lexingtonma.org

Application Instructions: https://lps.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=260

Category: Full Time;

Position Title: Elementary Spanish Teacher

Start Date: 10/04/2019
End Date: 06/20/2020

Location: 1857 Middlesex Street, Lowell, MA 01851

Job Information:

Enabling the success of students and helping in academic achievement to reach their potential through the implementation of the SABIS® curriculum and philosophy and through the consistent use of the SABIS® teaching methodology.
Key Responsibilities:
Teaching using the provided lesson plans (may also be asked to develop such plans based on provided pacing charts as relevant and needed) for their subject(s) in order to be able to teach using the SABIS® point system.
Marking of exams related to their subject matter in accordance with the schedule and material provided by the department.
Discussing disciplinary and student performance issues with the Academic Quality Controller (AQC) and head of department (HOD) as needed.
Implementing the SABIS® point system to ensure an environment conducive to learning in the classroom.
Providing support by invigilating exams as needed in an adequate and properly managed exam environment.
Providing support for the academically low performing students, to help improve and get motivated to reach their potential.
Develop and/or follow external exams preparation by going through past papers as planned in the structured revision schedule ( When applicable to specific grade).
Aiding in duties that may include testing children, substituting for absent teachers , organizing children for lunches and buses, controlling traffic (vehicles and people), and other administrative duties that may be assigned to him/her by the school SABIS® management.
Preparing and participating in activity plans for all such student life related events such as but not limited to art, open house and physical education in coordination with the student life coordinator.
Attending training sessions when needed and as per the request of school management in order to enhance their understanding of the SABIS® system improving their performance
Performing such other related tasks or projects as they arise and as delegated by the school SABIS® management.

Qualifications: Requirements:
Bachelor degree in a related subject matter and/or equivalent
English Proficient / Native English Speaker (depending on subject)
MS Office needed components
Communication Skills
Ability to work within a team

Language/Languages: English/Spanish

Contact Name: Marie Christo

Contact email for questions: mchristo@sabis.net

Application Instructions: Please visit https://careers.sabis.net to apply and email resume and cover letter to mchristo@sabis.net

Category: Full Time;

Position Title: Director of World Languages 6-12

Start Date: 10/15/2019
End Date:

Location: Melrose Public Schools

Job Information:

Performance Responsibilities:
1. Examine, on a continuous basis, the curriculum in terms of its content, methodology, rubrics, grade placement, time allocation and evaluation procedures.
2. Plan the overall organization or design of instruction including the scope of the program, the sequence of learning activities and the desired outcomes.
3. Coordinate the program and provide for articulation between school levels.
4. Develop and prepare course of studies, outlines and instructional materials for use by teachers.
5. Collect, interpret, and disseminates results of test data and makes recommendations for subsequent curriculum improvement and professional development.
6. Assist in the scheduling of course, staff, and students
7. Initiate and direct a continuous evaluation of the program in order to determine instructional and curriculum issues.
8. Determines the needs for professional in-service education at all grade levels, in the content area and directs and participates in programs designed to meet these needs.
9. Supervises and evaluates teacher performance in order to discuss strengths, resolve problems and exchange ideas for the purpose of improving curriculum, methods of instructions.
10. Conducts meetings of various members of the professional staff which are deemed necessary for the purpose of carrying out the assigned responsibilities.
11. Organize and work with committees of teachers in the initial screening of new textbooks, audio-visual materials and other teaching tools before adoption.
12. Direct the development of professional libraries in the teaching of the subject(s) and the curriculum.
13. Assist in the recruiting of qualified teachers in the content area and recommends candidates to the principals.
14. Joins professional organizations and attends professional workshops and conferences for the purpose of becoming better acquainted with the latest developments in the teaching of
the content, and encourage similar activities among other staff members stressing the need for continuous professional development.
15. Promotes good public relations and seek opportunities to suggest appropriate activities toward that goal; interpret curriculum changes and process in all aspects of the teaching of the
subject for the school administration and the public; serves as a liaison agent for the public school with other agencies hoping to contribute to the educational program.
16. Assist principals and teachers in the preparation of the budget.
17. Process purchase orders and account for materials received.
18. Seek out grants, programs, and partnerships that enrich the content area disciplines and programs.
19. Maintains inventory of instructional materials.
20. Coordinate with content lead(s) for the department(s) to facilitate the department’s work toward achieving district, school, and department goals.
21. Performs such related assignments as delegated by Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning.

Qualifications: Supervisor/Director license or other DESE administrative license
A Master’s Degree in an appropriate discipline(s)
At least five years’ experience in teaching content area and instructional leadership.
Strong familiarity with the appropriate state and national curriculum standards in the associated discipline(s)
Demonstrated skills and past experience in insturction, management, planning, decision-making, problem solving and interpersonal and community relations
Successful completion of a background check
Knowledgeabe of practices for the intergration of technology and its use for data analysis and professional collaboration
Knowledge of the Massachusetts regulations and practices for educator evaluation
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Language/Languages:

Contact Name:

Contact email for questions: ktalbot@melroseschools.com

Application Instructions: Apply on School Spring # 3179613

Category: Full Time;

Position Title: Spanish Teacher, High School

Start Date: 09/30/2019
End Date:

Location: Salem High School, Salem, Massachusetts

Job Information:

Candidate would be teaching Spanish level 1 and Spanish level 3 Honors and College Prep.

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree Required; Master’s Degree preferred
Native literacy or highly advanced proficiency in Spanish Required
Massachusetts certification in Spanish by Massachusetts Department of Education, or in the process of licensure
SEI Endorsement Required
Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice
Current authorization to work in the United States

Language/Languages: Spanish

Contact Name: Adriana Thomas

Contact email for questions: athomas@salemk12.org

Application Instructions: Candidate may apply on SchoolSpring:
https://www.schoolspring.com/job.cfm?jid=3163140

Candidate may also apply via the Salem Public Schools Website:
https://salem.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Category: Full Time;

Position Title: Elementary Spanish teacher

Start Date: 10/02/2019
End Date:

Location: Wheelock elementary, Medfield, Ma

Job Information:

Our proficiency-based teaching team is seeking a full-time elementary Spanish teacher for 2nd and third grade to begin asap. This is a permanent position that has opened up because of an unanticipated resignation.

Qualifications: Massachusetts certificate to teach elementary Spanish. Experience preferred.

Language/Languages: Spanish

Contact Name: Ellen Toubman

Contact email for questions: etoubman@email.medfield.net

Application Instructions: Please send letter of interest, resume. transcript, 3 letters of rec, and certificate details to etoubman@email.medfield.net. Ellen Toubman, WL department chair (grades 2-12), Medfield, MA.

Category: Full Time;

Position Title: FRENCH TEACHER, HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS (2019-20 OPENING)

Start Date: 09/23/2019
End Date: 10/23/2019

Location: 50-54 Essex Street Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139

Job Information:

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is a highly successful, urban K-12 public school with the mission of preparing each student for success in college, fostering responsible citizenship, and inspiring a lifelong love of learning.

At Prospect Hill Academy, the prevailing belief is that with hard work, effective effort, perseverance through adversity, committed teachers, and invested parents, all students are capable of academic, intellectual, social, and moral excellence. Fueling this conviction are eight core values that guide the daily life and culture of the school–(1) High Expectations for All; (2) Collaboration; (3) Cultural Proficiency; (4) Balance; (5) Inquiry; (6) Equity; (7) Accountability; and (8) Personalization.

We are now accepting applications for a FRENCH TEACHER.

CURRICULUM AND PLANNING
• Demonstrates a depth of content knowledge and understanding.
• Incorporates departmental/subject area expectations into lesson plans.
• Develops lesson plans that are age and developmentally appropriate.
• Designs lessons that accommodate multiple learning styles.
• Activates and builds upon students’ prior skills, interests, and knowledge.
• Aligns lesson objectives with school and state standards, as identified on curriculum maps.
• Adapts curriculum in accordance with student IEPs and 504 plans.

THE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT
• Interacts respectfully with all students.
• Conveys enthusiasm for subject matter.
• Holds all students accountable to high expectations for achievement and growth.
• Promotes and manages collaborative learning.
• Establishes effective classroom routines and procedures.
• Organizes the physical environment to maximize student learning.

INSTRUCTION
• Communicates clear directions and procedures.
• Identifies and communicates learning objectives for skills and content.
• Communicates clearly and effectively through speech and writing.
• Allocates and manages instructional time effectively.
• Facilitates smooth and efficient transitions and maximizes instructional time.
• Incorporates questioning strategies to improve student thinking and learning.
• Facilitates engaging and inclusive classroom discussion.
• Varies instruction to accommodate different learning styles.
• Executes departmental/subject area expectations into instruction.
• Designs, selects, and incorporates materials and resources that stimulate student learning.
• Adapts instruction in accordance with student IEPs and 504 plans.

ASSESSMENT
• Aligns assessments with instructional goals.
• Designs assessments around clear criteria or standards.
• Provides ongoing, timely, and useful feedback to students.
• Utilizes a variety of assessment strategies.
• Uses assessment data to inform and improve curriculum and instruction.
• Adapts assessments in accordance with student IEPs and 504 plans.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records.
• Communicates frequently and professionally with parents.
• Maintains respectful, collegial, and collaborative relationships with colleagues.
• Supports the extracurricular life of the school.
• Seeks and participates in collaborative inquiry as professional development.
• Adheres to and upholds school rules and procedures.
• Reflects positively on the PHA community.
• Fulfills basic professional responsibilities.
• Contributes positively to the professional culture of the school.

Qualifications: Educational or other qualifications required:
• Understanding and familiarity with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)
• MA Licensure
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Specific skills and/or competencies required:
• Commitment to Prospect Hill Academy’s educational mission and values
• Commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds with diverse profiles
• Willingness to work collaboratively with a dedicated staff and involved parent body
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred

Language/Languages: French

Contact Name: Chris Douglas

Contact email for questions: cdouglas@phacs.org

Application Instructions: https://www.schoolspring.com/job.cfm?jid=3176601

Category: Full Time;

Position Title: Assistant Professor of French at Bentley University

Start Date: 07/01/2020
End Date:

Location: Waltham, MA

Job Information:

The Department of Modern Languages at Bentley University seeks outstanding candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of French. This position will begin on July 1, 2020.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to foreign language teaching, show evidence of scholarly excellence and recently published output, possess native or near-native fluency in French, and hold a Ph.D. We seek a candidate who specializes in applied linguistics, second language acquisition, or pedagogy and will focus on applying the latest research to enhancing our French program. The candidate will be expected to teach courses on French at all levels, including French for the Professions and create courses in writing and other applied language courses. The candidate’s research agenda should be related to language acquisition or pedagogy. The Modern Languages Department is interested in expanding our French courses with applied learning experiences, which could include service learning, internships, and study abroad. We welcome candidates with experience or creative ideas on how to do this.

Criteria for selection include: a) evidence of excellent scholarship, b) proven effective teaching of French at all levels (beginning through advanced), and c) native or near-native linguistic proficiency.

Bentley University is a private business university located nine miles west of Boston, Massachusetts with an undergraduate student population of 4,200 and a graduate student population of 1,000 interested in business professions study in a wide range of AACSB accredited undergraduate and graduate business programs. Bentley University is also one of only a few US business schools and approximately 130 business schools worldwide to earn European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditation.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in French or related field by date of appointment. Candidates should demonstrate scholarly research and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to teach another language offered in the Department (Chinese, Italian, Japanese, or Spanish) is a plus but not required.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please submit your letter of interest, CV, and names and complete contact information for three references. Bentley will contact confidential references for those candidates moving forward in the process. Candidates selected for initial interviews will be required to provide teaching materials.

For additional information about this position, please contact the Chair of the Modern Languages Department, Christian Rubio (crubio@bentley.edu).

All applications are due by October 20.

Bentley University requires references checks and may conduct other pre-employment screening.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Bentley University strives to create a campus community that welcomes the exchange of ideas, and fosters a culture that values differences and views them as a strength in our community.

Bentley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, building strength through diversity. The University is committed to building a community of talented students, faculty and staff who reflect the diversity of global business. We strongly encourage applications from persons from underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, covered veterans and those with diverse experiences and backgrounds

Qualifications:

Language/Languages: French and English

Contact Name: crubio@bentley.edu

Contact email for questions: crubio@bentley.edu

Application Instructions:

Category: Full Time;

Position Title: Middle School Spanish

Start Date: 09/18/2019
End Date:

Location: Plouffe Academy, Brockton MA

Job Information:

IB Worl Middle School looking for a full-time Spanish teacher.

Qualifications: MA license in Spanish

Language/Languages: Spanish

Contact Name: Rachael Umbrianna

Contact email for questions: rachaelumbrianna@bpsma.org

Application Instructions: Please e-mail resume to Rachael Umbrianna at the e-mail address provided.

Category: Full Time;

Position Title: SPANISH TEACHER, UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAMPUS (2019-20 OPENING)

Start Date: 09/09/2019
End Date:

Location: Prospect Hill Academy Charter School, 17 Franklin Street, Somerville, Massachusetts 02145

Job Information:

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is a highly successful, urban K-12 public school with the mission of preparing each student for success in college, fostering responsible citizenship, and inspiring a lifelong love of learning.

At Prospect Hill Academy, the prevailing belief is that with hard work, effective effort, perseverance through adversity, committed teachers, and invested parents, all students are capable of academic, intellectual, social, and moral excellence. Fueling this conviction are eight core values that guide the daily life and culture of the school–(1) High Expectations for All; (2) Collaboration; (3) Cultural Proficiency; (4) Balance; (5) Inquiry; (6) Equity; (7) Accountability; and (8) Personalization.

We are now accepting applications for a SPANISH TEACHER.

CURRICULUM AND PLANNING
• Demonstrates a depth of content knowledge and understanding.
• Incorporates departmental/subject area expectations into lesson plans.
• Develops lesson plans that are age and developmentally appropriate.
• Designs lessons that accommodate multiple learning styles.
• Activates and builds upon students’ prior skills, interests, and knowledge.
• Aligns lesson objectives with school and state standards, as identified on curriculum maps.
• Adapts curriculum in accordance with student IEPs and 504 plans.

THE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT
• Interacts respectfully with all students.
• Conveys enthusiasm for subject matter.
• Holds all students accountable to high expectations for achievement and growth.
• Promotes and manages collaborative learning.
• Establishes effective classroom routines and procedures.
• Organizes the physical environment to maximize student learning.

INSTRUCTION
• Communicates clear directions and procedures.
• Identifies and communicates learning objectives for skills and content.
• Communicates clearly and effectively through speech and writing.
• Allocates and manages instructional time effectively.
• Facilitates smooth and efficient transitions and maximizes instructional time.
• Incorporates questioning strategies to improve student thinking and learning.
• Facilitates engaging and inclusive classroom discussion.
• Varies instruction to accommodate different learning styles.
• Executes departmental/subject area expectations into instruction.
• Designs, selects, and incorporates materials and resources that stimulate student learning.
• Adapts instruction in accordance with student IEPs and 504 plans.

ASSESSMENT
• Aligns assessments with instructional goals.
• Designs assessments around clear criteria or standards.
• Provides ongoing, timely, and useful feedback to students.
• Utilizes a variety of assessment strategies.
• Uses assessment data to inform and improve curriculum and instruction.
• Adapts assessments in accordance with student IEPs and 504 plans.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records.
• Communicates frequently and professionally with parents.
• Maintains respectful, collegial, and collaborative relationships with colleagues.
• Supports the extracurricular life of the school.
• Seeks and participates in collaborative inquiry as professional development.
• Adheres to and upholds school rules and procedures.
• Reflects positively on the PHA community.
• Fulfills basic professional responsibilities.
• Contributes positively to the professional culture of the school.

Qualifications: Educational or other qualifications required:
• Understanding and familiarity with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)
• MA Licensure
• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Specific skills and/or competencies required:
• Commitment to Prospect Hill Academy’s educational mission and values
• Commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds with diverse profiles
• Willingness to work collaboratively with a dedicated staff and involved parent body
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Language/Languages:

Contact Name: David Brown

Contact email for questions: dbrown@phacs.org

Application Instructions: https://www.schoolspring.com/job.cfm?jid=3167679