Urgently Require Spanish Teacher - KWHS - Position available September 2023 in Clarksville, TN
Job title: Spanish Teacher - KWHS - Position available September 2023
Company: Clarksville Montgomery County School System
Job description: CLARKSVILLE-MONTGOMERY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Foreign Language Teacher
Department: Instruction
Date Reviewed: February 2008
Reports To: Building Principal
Purpose of Job
To provide an opportunity for each student to develop competencies, knowledge, and skills in aurally comprehending, speaking, reading, and writing a foreign language, taking into consideration each student's ability; to interpret to students the culture of the countries where the target language is (was) spoken and, thereby to gain a better perspective of his/her own culture through comparison and contrast; to discover and develop special talents of students in foreign language communication.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Teaches skills and knowledge in foreign language instruction to secondary students, utilizing courses of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities. Modern foreign language teachers (French, German, Spanish) teach aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Latin teachers concentrate primarily on the study of syntax, morphology, and vocabulary, with emphasis on reading and translation of classical literature and history.
- Provides learning experiences which develop the basic communication skills of the language.
- Develops pupil understanding and appreciation of the culture of the countries where the target language is (was) spoken and the influence of the target language in the United States.
- Instructs and assesses each pupil's progress in aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing the target language and in cultural knowledge, in relationship to the level being taught.
- Performs other duties upon principal's request.
- Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
- Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
- Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
- Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation.
- Establishes clear outcomes for all lessons, class work, and projects. The outcomes are communicated to students.
- Supports the program of study, using a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media and technology.
- Serves as a model for the district's mission, vision and goals.
- Assesses the progress of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
- Recognizes potential learning disabilities of students and seeks the assistance of qualified personnel.
- Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
- Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct. Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
- Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so.
- Plans, supervises, and provides guidance for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings and serves on staff committees.
- Analyzes and uses appropriate data to guide instruction and develop assessments.
- Maintains a standard of performance and conduct as required by state, law, local board of education and community expectations.
- Provides detailed plans for substitute teachers including lessons, schedules and rules regarding classroom organization, procedures and individual student needs.
- Supervises pupils at school related functions to include on and off campus activities.
- Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities.
- Assists in budget preparation and in the selection of books, instructional supplies, materials and equipment.
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- A valid Tennessee Teacher's Certificate with the appropriate endorsement.
- Successful student teaching experience if applicable.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.