World Language Teacher (2026-2027 School Year)

Stamford Public Schools; Stamford (CT); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Stamford Public Schools seeks a competent World Language Teacher who understands growth and development and communicates effectively with students, parents and colleagues in a positive climate. The teacher will plan instruction to meet objectives for diverse learners and foster ongoing collaboration within the school community.

The successful candidate will work under the Stamford Education Association contract, with step placement based on education and experience, and will support language

Formación

• A World Language Teacher understands growth and development and plans instruction to meet objectives for diverse learners.
• Effectively communicates with students, parents and colleagues in a positive climate.
• Maintains professional responsibility for ongoing growth and collaboration with parents and the community.

Conocimientos

Growth & development

Effective communication

Student assessment

Educación

World Language Certification 4–12

Descripción del empleo

Union

Stamford Education Association (SEA)

Salary

Step Placement is based on education and experience as outlined in Article 4(D) of the SEA Contract.

About Stamford Public Schools

The mission of Stamford Public Schools (SPS) is to provide an education that cultivates productive habits of mind, body and heart in every student. Our vision is for SPS to be a learning organization that continuously improves its effective, innovative and transformational teaching and learning. We will challenge, inspire and prepare all students to be productive contributing members of society.

SPS strives to hire exceptional, diverse, and passionate teachers who help us achieve our mission and vision. If you share our commitment to Success for ALL, we would love for you to become a part of our learning community!

General Statement

A competent World Language Teacher understands growth and development, demonstrates knowledge of what is to be taught and facility in the basic skills and helps students to develop positive self-concepts. The World Language Teacher stimulates the independence of each student as a learner, effectively assesses student needs and progress, and plans instruction to achieve selected objectives, including those appropriate for exceptional students. The World Language Teacher accomplishes these objectives through effective communication with students, parents and colleagues, and through the use of appropriate techniques and materials in a positive climate where time, space and equipment are effectively organized for instruction. In addition, the World Language Teacher meets professional responsibility for continuing growth and fosters cooperative involvement with parents and the community.

CSDE Educator Certification Requirements

• French, 4–12 (018)
• German, 4–12 (019)
• Italian, 4–12 (020)
• Latin & Classical Humanities, 4–12 (021)
• Mandarin Chinese, Grades 4-12 (318)
• Other World Language, 4–12 (024)
• Portuguese, Grades 4-12 (317)
• Russian, 4–12 (022)
• Spanish, 4–12 (023)
• World Language Instructor, Elementary (101)

See job description attached at the top of the posting for:

• Major Responsibilities
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Qualifications

Note

Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.

The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.