High School Spanish Teacher - Part-time

Position Purpose: Under the direction of the school principal, the Spanish teacher is responsible for the education of assigned students and will create a flexible program and class environment favorable for learning and personal growth. The teacher will teach Spanish literacy skills to high school students. Professional relations will be developed and maintained with other staff and parents.

Essential Functions: Regular attendance and timeliness is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. • Provides learning experiences and teaches lessons to meet objectives by following the approved which follows the Utah State Core Curriculum. • Teaches Spanish 1-3, other duties as assigned. • Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning. • Facilitates active learning experiences fluently in Spanish for the purpose of engaging learners at the optimum level. • Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed including response to intervention. • Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system. • Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research. • Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance. • Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents. • Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. • Coordinates with other elementary professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum and participates in faculty meetings and committees. Is a team player! • Administers ongoing assessment to monitor student progress. Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by Executive Director. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to include every task or responsibility.

Equipment Uses standard and current electronics, technology and equipment such as personal computers, printer, LCD, Smartboard, document camera, voice enhancement equipment, etc.

Work Environment: Works in classroom and school building environments.

Travel Requirements: Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles and abilities. • Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans. • Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students. • Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed. • Ability to organize and coordinate work. • Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents. • Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth. • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work

Competitive salary and Utah Retirement Systems