Spanish Teacher

Position: Spanish Teacher

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

About the job

• 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

• Perform related duties as assigned

• a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

• 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

• 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

• Motivate, inspire and engage students
• Support, monitor and evaluate instructional program effectiveness
• Use 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

• An instructional environment which includes indoor and outdoor activities

• 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