Job Title: Spanish Teacher (K-8)

Supervisor Job Title: Principal

Employment Status: Full-time; 10-month

FLSA Status: Salary

The management services offered to our charter schools, allow us to collectively become a change agent and national leader in urban education as evidenced by student awareness of self, high academic achievement, positive school culture, and community transformation wherever we serve.

Essential Functions

The Foreign Language Teacher (Spanish or French) is responsible for teaching oral and written language skills, tailoring lesson plans to individual students or classes, and setting homework and assessments. The Foreign Language Teacher completes a wide range of responsibilities including administrative tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Develop lesson plans and curricula based on the needs of individual students.
• Provide conversational classes where pronunciation and important words and phrases are taught.
• Teach writing and foreign language composition classes.
• Conduct research on teaching methods, materials, and language games that can be used in class.
• Schedule and prepare students for oral and written examinations.
• Monitor student's progress by writing reports and grading assessments.
• Organize feedback sessions with students and their parents if applicable.
• Provide suggestions for further learning and scheduling intervention sessions with struggling students.
• Teach students about foreign culture, which may include festivals, traditional food, dress, and social conventions.
• Organize fun events where students can showcase their foreign language skills.
• Perform related work as required.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Valid PA Certification

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Spanish or French, literature, or an equivalent may be required.

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to adjust instructional strategies in order to reach year-end goals.
• Proven written and verbal proficiency in foreign language.
• A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement
• A belief that all students should be held to high standards.
• A positive attitude and a drive for personal excellence
• Outstanding instructional skills, including the ability to motivate and challenge students and maintain an orderly classroom.

• Demonstrates commitment to Universal’s mission and success.
• Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.
• Participates in training and professional development activities.
• Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, and coordinating with peers.
• Abides by applicable Universal Companies policies and procedures and state and federal education regulations.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Universal Charter Schools adheres to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation.