Urgently Require World Languages Teacher - Spanish in Illinois

Job title: World Languages Teacher - Spanish
Company: Proviso Township High Schools
Job description: Valid Illinois Professional Educators License with endorsement in content area (Spanish)
Desired Experience or Training
Master's Degree; Previous high school teaching experience preferred

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD * Teach utilizing best practices of mastery-based learning and the gradual release of responsibility instrutional methods

• Design coherent instruction that results in improved student achievement on the P/SAT
• Assign and evaluate student work that leads to mastery of priority standards
• Involve students in learning using research-based differentiation practices and educational technology
• Make effective use of entire class period
• Use appropriate school support and resource materials toward improvement in students' social, emotional, academic and behavioral health outcomes
• Convey to students learning goals and the purpose of mastering material learned
• Be clear in explanations and directions
• Provide coherent instructional activities
• Challenge students within their zone of proximal development by using appropriate questioning and differentiation techniques
• Speak clearly, audibly, and fluently
• Adjust the teaching approach and pace to assure maximum student mastery of priority standards
• Provide differentiated intervention and/or enrichment material, weekly
• Communicate high expectations for student performance

INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING * Establish a positive and safe, student-centered learning environment

• Regularly revise lesson plans based on formative assessment data
• Plan instructional examples, illustrations, and time for questions into lessons
• Address different styles of learning by employing a variety of instructional techniques and materials
• Be creative and innovative in the use of curricular and instructional materials

SUBJECT MATTER * Demonstrate command of subject areas crucial to instructional effectiveness

• Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary instructional research related to the subject area and to the teaching of diverse students
• Remain current in the assigned content area and in the profession
• Demonstrate enthusiasm about subject matter

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES * Develop, communicate, and enforce a set of classroom rules, policies, procedures, and expectations which are consistent with school and department policies and with learning outcomes

• Monitor student behavior for compliance with classroom rules
• Reinforce/reward appropriate social and academic behavior
• Respond to behavior problems quickly and appropriately
• Have necessary material and equipment available and ensure their appropriate use and care
• Provide and distribute necessary classroom materials in an orderly and efficient manner
• Interact with students in ways which are respectful and friendly, and which reflect an understanding of cultural differences
• Provide students feedback on their knowledge and skill
• Use effective methods to manage student behavior

PROFESSIONALLY RELATED COMPETENCIES * Participate in review and updating of curricular programs

• Perform promptly the responsibilities stipulated in Board of Education policies and administrative procedures
• Adhere to all personal absences procedures and provides appropriate plans and materials for use by the substitute
• Model and enforce classroom and school rules, policies, and procedures; exemplify the district's mission and beliefs
• Be punctual in arrival times to the building, to classes, and to meetings
• Report promptly student behavior, attendance, and performance to family or guardians and when necessary, refer students to appropriate school personnel; stay in regular communications with parents.
• Productively collaborate with other educational personnel
• Implement recommendations made in the evaluation and supervisory process

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