Job Description:
The CREC Academy of Computer Science & Engineering Middle School (CompSci) seeks a highly committed and dedicated Spanish Teacher to join a team of educators who fully believe that every student can and must learn at high levels.
Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
Curriculum and instruction
- Develop and execute daily lesson plans to ensure student mastery of specific, measurable and ambitious objectives
- Plan a program of study that complements and meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
- Create and execute long-term plans in conjunction with other school faculty to ensure mastery of grade-level standards
- Work with students below, at, and above grade level to ensure that all students are learning and achieving at the highest level possible
- Ensure that all IEPs and student needs are met both within and outside of the classroom
Data, reflection, and continued learning
- Administer school-wide interim assessments in order to track student achievement
- Collaborate with school leaders and grade level team to use data to drive instructional practices to constantly improve student achievement and instruction
- Hold oneself accountable for the achievement and growth of all students
- Seek to constantly develop and improve teaching practices through ongoing feedback conversations with school leaders and other school faculty
School culture and professionalism
- Create and foster a positive learning environment and exhibit positive rapport with students
- Hold high expectations for all students
- Implement the school-wide behavior management system consistently with all students
- Work as part of a team to ensure that the school represents the mission, vision and values of CREC
Qualifications and key attributes:
- Minimum of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
- Connecticut Teacher Certificate appropriate for level and/or subject area of assignment (Spanish-023)
- Two years or more of teaching experience is preferred
- Demonstrated significant student achievement results preferred
- Belief that all students can learn at a high level
- Commitment to the vision, mission, values and goals of CREC Schools
- High-level written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of state standards, common core and effective pedagogy
- Experience using inquiry-based learning and constructivist methods, including the workshop model for reading and writing.
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
- Ability to use data to inform instruction
- Willingness to be an active member of a professional learning community focused on action research within the school and the classroom
- Prior experience working with diverse populations in a middle school/high school setting preferred
To access the job description and salary range document, please click https://www.crec.org/careers/jobs.php
JOB ID#13903 AT CREC: External Job Opportunities | Careers | Hartford, Connecticut