Spanish Teacher

Focused Staffing; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Focused Staffing seeks a Spanish Teacher in Oakland, California to plan and deliver rigorous instruction and meet diverse student needs. The role requires delivering differentiated lessons, using data to monitor progress, and participating in IEP meetings to support student achievement.

The position pays up to $40 to $50 per hour and emphasizes culturally responsive pedagogy and timely parent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• California Teaching Credential with English Learner Authorization or equivalent.
• Employment eligibility including background checks.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes as assigned.
• Deliver differentiated instruction to accelerate student achievement.
• Collect and analyze student data to monitor progress.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

IEP meetings

Culturally responsive pedagogy

Data analysis

Student engagement

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Compensation: Pays up to $40 to $50 per hour

About the job

Position: Spanish Teacher

Compensation: Pays up to $40 to $50 per hour

Basic Function

Teachers plan and deliver rigorous, systematic, differentiated and targeted academic instruction to students to ensure students’ academic gains are accelerated, significant and measurable.

• Teach classes as assigned
• Utilize effective and research-based academic assessment strategies
• Collect and analyze student data results consistently to monitor progress and differentiate instruction to accelerate academic achievement
• Differentiate instructional strategies to ensure students are motivated, engaged, challenged and accommodated based on diverse learning styles
• Participate in IEP meetings as assigned
• Practice identity-safe, culturally-relevant pedagogy
• Provide students with regular constructive feedback to promote achievement
• Plan units, lessons, and formative assessments
• Compile and maintain records, such as attendance, behavior, and academic data
• Develop positive relationships with school community that are aligned with LPS’ culture and values
• Contribute to the cultivation of strong and cohesive professional learning communities
• Communicates clearly and timely with parents/caregivers and colleagues to enhance learning opportunities
• Participate in site and network professional development, meetings, and events as assigned
• Serve on school leadership teams or committees as assigned

Essential Duties

• Teach classes as assigned
• Utilize effective and research-based academic assessment strategies
• Collect and analyze student data results consistently to monitor progress and differentiate instruction to accelerate academic achievement
• Differentiate instructional strategies to ensure students are motivated, engaged, challenged and accommodated based on diverse learning styles
• Participate in IEP meetings as assigned
• Practice identity-safe, culturally-relevant pedagogy
• Provide students with regular constructive feedback to promote achievement
• Plan units, lessons, and formative assessments
• Compile and maintain records, such as attendance, behavior, and academic data
• Develop positive relationships with school community that are aligned with LPS’ culture and values
• Contribute to the cultivation of strong and cohesive professional learning communities
• Communicates clearly and timely with parents/caregivers and colleagues to enhance learning opportunities
• Participate in site and network professional development, meetings, and events as assigned
• Serve on school leadership teams or committees as assigned

Other Duties

• Perform related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to:

• a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Licensing And Other Requirements

• Valid California Teaching Credential with English Learner Authorization or a degree major in the subject area or at least 18 semester units or 9 upper division semester units in the subject area
• Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance

Knowledge of:

• Instructional programs, methods, and practices that differentiate and accelerate student learning and achievement
• Leadership development practices and effective supervision
• California standards, curriculum frameworks and current research-based practices and trends related to work scope
• Culturally-responsive pedagogy
• Adult learning principles and change management theory
• Effective professional development practices, including data-based inquiry

Skills and Ability to:

• Motivate, inspire and engage students
• Support, monitor and evaluate instructional program effectivenessUse and analyze data to accelerate student achievement
• Guide students to analyze and improve their study methods and habits
• Implement collaborative and team building processes
• Plan, implement, and monitor high-leverage professional development
• Facilitate dissent and conduct difficult and constructive conversations effectively
• Provide timely and actionable feedback
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Work effectively across diverse communities
• Manage various projects and/or demands demonstrating flexibility and effective time-management skills

Working Conditions

• An instructional environment which includes indoor and outdoor activities

Environment

• An instructional environment which includes indoor and outdoor activities

Physical Demands

• Mental acuity
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• Hearing and speaking to communicate
• Seeing to observe and read materials
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Pulling, pushing, lifting and/or carrying instructional materials and equipment