High School Spanish Teacher

Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School; Paris (ME); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Group Life Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Maine Public Employee Pension

403(b) retirement plan eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Sick days

Job summary

Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in Maine is seeking a talented Spanish teacher who engages students in speaking, listening, and culture while working in a collaborative setting with other World Language staff.

The position requires a valid Maine teaching certificate (endorsement(s) preferred); experience with Modern Language Learning (MLL) is a plus, and U.S. residency is required. The role reports to the Building Principal and follows a 180-day contract.

Qualifications

• Valid Maine teaching certificate or the ability to obtain one with appropriate endorsements.
• MLL certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach Spanish with emphasis on speaking, listening, and culture.
• Collaborate with World Language Department to align curriculum.
• Contribute to the school's 180-day contract schedule and district goals.

Skills

Spanish instruction

Curriculum collaboration

Classroom management

Education

Maine teaching certificate

MLL certification (preferred)

Job description

OHCHS is seeking a talented Spanish teacher who engages students in speaking, listening, and culture while working in a collaborative setting with other members of the World Language Department.

Candidates must hold a valid Maine certificate or the ability to obtain one with appropriate endorsement(s). MLL certification is a plus.

We will not accept applications for people outside of the United States.

Reports to: Building Principal

Work Schedule: 180 Day Contract

MSAD #17 offers a robust employee benefits package for full-time employees, including: health insurance with 80% of the premium paid by the employer (with up to 100% if both spouses work in the district); dental, vision, Group Life Insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; Maine Public Employee Pension, 403(b)retirement plan eligibility; 15 paid sick days per year; and tuition reimbursement.

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As a District we are committed to our four Strategic Pillars: Healthy and Resilient Students, Maximizing Our Facilities to Support Learning, Recruiting and Growing Talent, and Rigorous, Relevant and Responsive Learning. We are invested in the well-being of our students and our staff and you will find our classrooms - both indoors and outdoors -as evolving spaces intentionally designed to optimize learning. Our District maintains close partnerships with multiple community partners.

CORE BELIEFS

Therefore, the Oxford Hills School District, in collaboration with its parents and communities, will:

• Meet students where they are, motivating and helping them develop their individual learning paths.
• Hold students to high expectations and provide adequate time and support to achieve them.
• Prepare students for success by helping them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Foster high aspirations and the skills of self-determination, self-control, and self-advocacy.
• Guide students to be curious learners and ethical leaders, able to adapt to changing times.
• Provide learning experiences in a safe, caring, and welcoming environment.

EXPECTATIONS OF OXFORD HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF:

As contributing members of the district's learning community, all district staff members are expected to:

• Model a strong work ethic, perseverance and grit, as well as responsibility and respect;
• Utilize best practices for motivating today's students in a safe, supportive learning environment;
• Demonstrate knowledge in the development of real-world learning experiences and community partnerships to provide students with opportunities for extensions of learning, applied learning, community service, and citizenship;
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to collaborate, engage, and communicate with colleagues, parents and the public.

Further, instructional staff will emphasize and employ practices that lead to improvement in student achievement by:

• Instilling problem-solving and critical thinking as a "new basics" for learning across all grade levels;
• Delivering strong literacy instruction across content areas;
• Helping student develop skills to apply, interpret, analyze, and evaluate the vast, ever-expanding amount of information;
• Employing effective lesson design by adjusting to students' personal learning needs and preferences, including appropriate technology applications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Oxford Hills School District is an EEO/AA employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.