Immediately Need Foreign Language Teacher - Spanish in Clark County, OH

Job title: Foreign Language Teacher - Spanish

Company: Montgomery County Educational Service Center

Job description: Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' knowledge, skills and abilities in comprehending, speaking, reading and writing a language other than English, and to develop an understanding and appreciation of the native culture of the countries where the language is the primary means of communication.



Essential Functions

• Develops and administers foreign language education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.


• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.


• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.


• Teaches knowledge and skills in a language other than English, including comprehension, grammar and syntax, sentence and paragraph structure, composition, vocabulary and proper word usage, colloquialisms, communication and translation of literature.


• Develops student understanding and appreciation of the cultures and mores of countries where the language is the predominant or a major means of communication.


• Works with students and others to prepare materials for inclusion in literary publications, contests, etc.


• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.


• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.


• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.


• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.


• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.


• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.


• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.


• Knowledge of the identified language, in terms of grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, and literature.


• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.


• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.


• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.


• Ability to organize and coordinate work.


• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.


• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.


• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• Certification/License:


• [State] State Certification as a foreign language teacher in the particular language taught.


• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.


• Masters Degree in related area preferred.

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