Spanish Teacher - Elementary - Chews

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:           
ELEMENTARY SPANISH TEACHER (Pre K – Grade 5)                       

QUALIFICATIONS:

Holds or is eligible for a New Jersey Instructional Certificate for Spanish

REPORTS TO:         
Principal

JOB GOAL:

Instructs assigned pupils in accordance with curriculum adopted by the Board of Education.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Demonstrates proficiency in the Spanish language and culture and is deemed highly qualified per standards established by NJDOE.

2. Demonstrates understanding of appropriate pedagogy for world languages at all grade levels K-5, and provides learning experiences for based on the interests and abilities of all students.

3. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.

4. Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.

5. Assesses the academic and behavioral status of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.

6. Participates in identifying and meeting pupil needs in cooperation with other professional staff members.

7. Establishes and maintains, with the support of administrators, standards of pupil behavior appropriate to the activity.

8. Maintains professional competence through participation in inservice education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.

9. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

10. Prepares for classes assigned and develops general lesson plans related to established curriculum goals.

11. Takes reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

12. Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations

13. Makes a reasonable effort to cooperate professionally with other members of the staff.

14. Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.

COMPENSATION:

Salary shall be established as budgeted and approved by the Board of Education in agreement with the Gloucester Township Education Association contract.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:         
10 month year

 VACATION:       
There is no vacation time allotted to this position.

 EVALUATION:
Performance of job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.