High School Spanish Teacher
High School Spanish Teacher
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Job Description
Uncommon High School Spanish teachers work in grade level and content teams to develop students who are global citizens. Our teachers become experts in their course content and have a keen sense of how to motivate and inspire high school students. Communicating in Spanish is at the heart of all classes. Spanish teachers use a variety of instructional strategies to create an environment where students feel safe expressing themselves in a new language. At the conclusion of high school students are prepared for academic autonomy and college preparatory work.
Responsibilities:
- Instruction:
- Youll build students bilingual skills and enhance their understanding of the Spanish language using a curriculum that prepares them for Advanced Placement (AP) and collegiate level coursework.
- Youll help students gain confidence in navigating print and audio authentic sources.
- Youll teach students how to build and enhance their foreign language skillsreading writing speaking and listening.
- Youll cultivate students cultural awareness by helping them learn a new language.
- Youll share your passion for the Spanish language to build a community of students who are confident in speaking Spanish.
- You will build students skill and comfort with engaging in conversation in Spanish.
- Youll work with the Spanish department to develop academic and engagement goals for students.
2. Data Analysis
- Youll meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coach to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments.
- Youll learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.
3. School Culture
- Youll build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen loved and heard.
- Youll partner with students families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their childs learning needs.
- Youll engage in practicebased professional development mentorship and coaching sessions.
- Youll participate in weekly schoolwide meetings to cultivate community model our core values and encourage student achievement.
- Youll partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.
Qualifications :
- A commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in our vision for being an antiracist organization
- A demonstrated commitment to supporting students social emotional and academic development
- An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students
- A selfdirected learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives
- Required Experience:
- A demonstrated interest in impacting K12 students in urban schools and communities (12 years experience preferred).
- Academic expertise in Spanish or other related fields of study.
- Prior to the start of employment you must have a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. Teacher certification is not a prerequisite for consideration at Uncommon Schools in the state of NJ but you do need to meet NJ state certification eligibility requirements (a final undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduates on or after 9/1/16 or 2.75 if you graduated prior to 9/1/16). All instructional staff are required to become certified in the state of New Jersey within a reasonable period after beginning employment.
Additional Information :
Our people are what makes us Uncommon. We believe our compensation philosophy and benefits should reflect our valuesequity transparency and clarityto enhance our ability to attract and retain talent and reward their expertise. Our staff receive bestinclass training coaching and support to develop and operate missiondriven schools that provide a highquality education to our students and families.
Compensation for this position: Candidates who meet all job description requirements will likely receive an offer of Qualified. The starting compensation for this role is between $56000 to $83000. The starting pay will depend on various factors including but not limited to relevant professional experience education certifications and tenure with Uncommon Schools. To receive an offer at the top of the range candidates will need significant experience beyond the job description requirements. Because we value staff tenure in a role we do not currently cap salary ranges for current staff members.
Benefits: We offer comprehensive flexible and competitive compensation benefits and perks that support the personal health wellness and finances of our staff and their families.
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Financial Planning & Wellness
403(b) retirement savings plan and/or region specific Pension plan
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program & 529 Savings plan
Generous TimeOff plan aligned with school calendars
Leave of Absence
12 weeks of fully paid parental leave
Mental Health and Counseling support
Relocation Assistance
Other Perks and Discounts
Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. As an equal opportunity employer Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation please email
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
