Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Foreign Language - Spanish

Date Posted: 2/20/2024

Location: Warrensville Heights Middle School Description: Foreign Language (Spanish) Certified Teacher

Job Objective: Plans, implements, and assesses student learning experiences. Helps student make appropriate choices. Encourages parental involvement.

Essential Functions:

Teaches Spanish as scheduled. Maintains a thorough understanding of subject material. Creates effective student learning experiences. Documents teaching performance objectives. Uses formal and informal assessment strategies to monitor and manage student learning. Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines/procedures. Promotes a professional image of the school district. Promotes effective communications and assistance. Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address questions/concerns. Refers policy interpretation inquiries to administrative staff. Prepares the assigned classroom or instructional area. Evaluates the academic needs of students. Develops meaningful educational activities that engage and stimulate learning. Varies instructional techniques to address diverse learning styles. Teaches skills utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities Instructs pupils in subject matter specific in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district Adapts material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge pupils Adapts the curriculum to provide individual, small group or remedial instruction to meet the needs of the individual pupil Encourages pupils to think independently and to express original ideas Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems Communicates with parents and other concerned individuals on pupil progress Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day Administers or monitors group tests Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities Seeks to involve parents/corporation/industry and community in education of youth. QUALIFICATIONS: Valid State of Ohio Department of Education License for K-12 Spanish Must be Highly Qualified in appropriate subject area Evidence of exemplary classroom teaching experience A special commitment to helping urban students to succeed; with an emphasis on urban schools representing a variety of socioeconomic levels, racial and ethnic backgrounds Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with administrators, teachers, parents and community/corporate groups Ability to work well as part of an interdisciplinary team Willingness to spend the additional time needed to effectively meet the challenges, objectives, and purposed of the school

The Warrensville Heights City Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the recruitment, placement, maintenance, promotion or termination of employees on the basis of race, sex, religion or national orgin.

Application Procedure: Apply Online