Urgently Require Jr. High Spanish Teacher in Illinois

Job title: Jr. High Spanish Teacher

Company: Orland School District 135

Job description: Summary: Under the general supervision of building administration, 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.



Qualifications / Experience

• ISBE PEL Foreign Language - Spanish, Middle School/Grades 5-8 endorsement, required.


• ISBE PEL in with additional Middle School/Grades 5-8 endorsement, required.


• Previous teaching experience, preferred.

• 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.

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