Job Title: Middle School Spanish Teacher Department: Teachers
Reports to: Middle School Principal Effective Date: 9/2017
Position Type: Exempt Schoolyear: 10 months

Job Summary:
Teachers at Booker T. Washington Elementary are responsible for delivering effective, high-quality, rigorous instruction in their classroom that produces strong results and student understanding. Teachers will use data to inform their instruction and do whatever it takes for all students to learn. Teachers at BTWA are committed to leading and teaching through an anti-racist lens, will work to make their classrooms safe, joyful environments, and build relationships with their students to ensure every student can be successful.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises the behavior of all students in the classroom, throughout school grounds, and on educational trips.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare weekly mini-lesson plans in conjunction with the other members of his/her teaching team;
• Work with the Director of Academics and other designees to monitor and plan the continuing development of the academic/social curriculum;
• Conduct periodic assessments of assigned students as directed by the Director of Academics and his/her designees;
• Work actively with the entire teaching team to ensure that all students receive comparable learning experiences;
• Develop a baseline Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) which sets the academic and non-academic goals for each student based on the learning style assessments conducted during the initial orientation and assessment period for each incoming group of students;
• Annually review and update Individualized Learning Plan for each student in his/her primary class;
• Meet with students and parents in primary class assignment on a regular basis to review progress and discuss areas for further development;
• Work collaboratively with peers, including any community partners or university faculty that may be working cooperatively with the school; and,
• Perform any reasonable tasks that may be assigned by the Principal.

Facilitating teaching and learning for all students:

• Planning and delivering daily mini lessons that are grade appropriate, and differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all students – below, on, and above grade level;
• Commitment to a blended learning model centered on student-driven, bottom-up, differentiated classrooms;
• Creating and administering benchmark assessments to measure student progress/achievements in all subject areas;
• Assessing student's academic needs, and administering intervention as discussed by SIT/PPT team;
• Interpreting and using data to drive instruction;
• Maintaining rigor and challenge for high academic achievement;
• Developing projects that encourage students to utilize technology for presentations, individually and in small groups;
• Creating a learning environment that is conducive to learning while making learning fun and interesting for all students;
• Encouraging and motivating students to learn by understanding how and why students learn;
• At the beginning of the school year (August/September), with the lead teacher, review report cards/student files and discuss with the previous year’s teacher(s) to determine students who are at risk and create an action plan that addresses student needs;
• Developing a positive relationship, attitude/rapport with students, parents, and staff;
• Collaborating with grade-level partners and other staff through grade-level and vertical team meetings, staff meetings, professional development, etc.;
• Having an ongoing conversation with parents about student's progress or lack of progress as soon as problems arise, through telephone calls, notes to parents, SIT meetings, progress reports, and parent conferences;
• Being visible in the school community by attending after-school extracurricular activities (e.g. literacy nights, open houses, etc.); and
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of pedagogy and the best practices in education
• Ability to design lessons that teach the curriculum in an engaging manner, applying various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and individual or collaborative projects and research.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage and control the classroom.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Creative analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Products, or related software.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
CT Teacher Certification Required

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk/table and working on a computer or standing to teach.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse the classroom and adjust one’s tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child.