POSITION:              MS/HS SPANISH TEACHER
REPORTS TO:        PRINCIPAL
FLSA STATUS:       EXEMPT POSITION
SALARY RANGE:   $57,0500- $70,222 ANNUALLY
WORK DAYS:         187
LOCATION:            GATEWAY COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL - GEORGETOWN TEXAS

POSITION SUMMARY: 
Provide students with rigorous learning activities and experiences in the academic subject and grade assigned to help students develop competencies and skills to be successful in post-secondary education.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Work collaboratively with other members of campus and district staff to determine instructional goals and objectives and serve the needs of all students.
• Use a variety of instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Use technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
• Prepares and provides instruction based on accommodations as outlined in the student's IEP.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social and emotional development of students.
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Report and communicate student progress to parents.
• Resolve parent/student issues and concerns in a timely manner.
• Be a positive role model for students.
• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and handbook.
• Assist in monitoring students and creating a safe campus environment by reporting to duty assignments as assigned by principal.
• Attend campus events and extracurricular activities, as assigned.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Participates in all continuing professional development and relevant ARD meetings.
• Compile, maintain, and submit reports, records and other documents, as required.
• Analyze critical needs in assigned areas and work collaboratively to implement and improve programs.
• Promotes and contributes to campus-wide initiatives including AVID.
• Protects confidentiality of students and their families.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Support the mission and vision of the campus and district.
• Adheres to policies and procedures of the campus and district.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, including but not limited to State Board of Education and local Board policy.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCES REQUIRED 

Knowledge of: 

• Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instructing student in the subject and grade level assigned.
• Strong knowledge of developing curriculum and along with integrating technology into daily instruction.

Ability to: 

• Design, develop, and implement subject area curriculum that is based on best practices.
• Provide effective and innovative learning experiences for students at a college preparatory level.
• Provide an attractive, inviting and stimulating learning environment and develop positive relationships with students.

Experience: 

• Successful completion of student teaching at a recognized college or university or other applicable field/volunteer work.  

Education:  

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university
• Valid Texas Teacher Certificate with required endorsements or required training for subject and level assigned, Spanish EC-12

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Duties involve walking, sitting, standing, in-door, and out-of-door activities and some lifting.
• Must have and maintain a level of general physical/emotional health which permits effective performance of duties.
• Regularly lifts and carries 1 - 25 pounds.
• Required high level of mental alertness and requires ability to tolerate high levels of stress.

BENEFITS: Orenda Education makes a $425 monthly contribution towards employees' premiums
We offer a comprehensive package of benefit options, including:

• Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Telehealth
• Basic Life, Term Life, Permanent Life and  Accident Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 403b and 457b Investment Plans
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account Options
• Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance
• Legal Services