Spanish Teacher - Decatur Middle School

Nimble; Decatur, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

MSD of Decatur Township is seeking a part-time teacher who strives to impact students' lives and grow professionally in an innovative learning community.

The ideal candidate will implement equitable instructional practices, collaborate with colleagues and families, and provide engaging, student-centered instruction daily in a supportive classroom environment. A commitment to continuous improvement and reflective practice is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education required.
• Indiana teaching license with licensure in Spanish.
• Commitment to equitable instructional practices and collaboration.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate effective lessons.
• Provide support for academic, behavioral, social emotional, and adaptive needs.
• Prepare lessons with the needs of the learners in mind.
• Design activities to achieve learning objectives.
• Respect students and treat them with compassion and understanding.
• Develop educational content including notes, assessments, and assignments.
• Progress monitor goals and achievement, maintain data tracking, evaluate and document progress.
• Supervise classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment.
• Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, staff, and parents.
• Organize supplies, resources, and equipment.
• Deliver individualized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning opportunities.
• Ensure your classroom is clean and orderly.
• Plan and implement educational activities and events beyond the IEP when appropriate.
• Prepare and distribute progress reports, grade reports, and semester reports.
• Plan, prepare, and attend case conference meetings.
• Provide services to students based on their individual needs, either within the classroom setting or resource room.
• Show commitment and professionalism through attendance, punctuality, and standards within your professional responsibilities.
• Establishing and maintaining a positive line of communication with parents.

Skills

Caring nature

Observation skills

Patience & empathy

Communication skills

Relationship building

Classroom management

Technology in instruction

Collaborative mindset

Visuals for teaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education

Job description

In MSD of Decatur Township, we’re seeking teachers who want to make asignificant impact on students’ lives, grow in their practice, and be part of an innovative community of educators.

This position is available for part time consideration.

The ideal candidate will join a dedicated team of educators. The candidate must be knowledgeablein equitable instructional practices to support the needs of all learners, believe in the power of teamwork, and collaborative professional learning communities while overall providing excellent instruction in their classroomeveryday.

Educational Responsibilities

• Facilitate effective lessons
• Provide support for academic, behavioral, social emotional, and adaptive needs
• Prepare lessons with the needs of the learners in mind
• Design activities to achieve the learning objectives of the students
• Respect students and treat them with compassion and understanding
• Develop educational content including notes, assessments, and assignments
• Progress monitor goals and achievement, maintain data tracking, evaluate and document progress
• Supervise classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment
• Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, staff, and parents
• Organize supplies, resources, and equipment
• Deliver individualized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning opportunities
• Ensure your classroom is clean and orderly
• Plan and implement educational activities and events beyond the IEP when appropriate
• Prepare and distribute progress reports, grade reports, and semester reports
• Plan, prepare, and attend case conference meetings
• Provide services to students based on their individual needs, either within the classroom setting or resource room
• Show commitment and professionalism through attendance, punctuality, and standards within your professional responsibilities
• Establishing and maintaining a positive line of communication with parents

Key Skills

• Caring nature while teaching the students
• Good observation skills and learning the behavioral patterns of children
• Key soft skills such as patience, interpersonal communication, empathy, organization, etc are needed
• Good communication skills that help in interacting with the parents
• Addressing the needs and requirements of children with skillful attention
• Efficient in using visuals to support teaching methodologies
• Knowledge about using transition methods that help students to move from one subject to another
• Understand and use technology
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Job Requirements

• Bachelor'sDegree in Secondary Education
• Current Indiana Teaching License with licensure in Spanish
• The candidate must be knowledgeablein equitable instructional practices to support the needs of all learners.
• The candidate must be knowledgeablein cross curricular literacy instruction.
• The candidate must have the ability to develop positive relationships with students, parents and all stakeholders.
• The candidate must believe in the power of continuous improvement and desire to grow professionally as an educator through collaborative support.
• Proficient in the integration of technology in instruction daily.

Equal Opportunity Employer