Long-term Middle School Spanish Immersion Faculty

DescriptionJob Title: Long-term Middle School Spanish Immersion Faculty Substitute

Department: Middle School

Category: Faculty; 100% FTE; Hourly; Non-Exempt

Reports To: Middle School Principal

Long-Term Substitute Scale:

5+ or more = $200.00

4 to 5 hours = $150.00

2 to 4 hours = $100.00

Less than 2 hours = $50

Summary: Instructs students in one or more subjects by performing essential teaching duties in Spanish, assuring that the mission of the schools is supported. Commits to professional growth within best practices in the dual-language immersion classroom.

The Models a servant’s heart and promotes an attitude of respect, teamwork and professionalism by speaking well of other faculty and staff members; supports entire school system-lower school, middle school, upper school; prays for and with other faculty and staff; encourages others in Godly living and excellence; lovingly holds others accountable; actively pursues ways to encourage members of the schools

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

(other duties may be assigned):

Instructs students by lecturing, demonstrating, and using audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations
Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of the school
Assigns lessons and corrects homework, quizzes, tests, projects, etc. in a timely manner
Administers tests to evaluate student progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of progress
Keeps attendance records
Maintains discipline in classroom and demonstrates effective classroom management skills
Communicates with parents to discuss student progress and problems
Participates in faculty meetings and professional development, educational conferences, teacher training workshops, and independent educational study for growth
Seeks out additional support as needed for academic, emotional, spiritual support for students
Performs related duties such as recess and after school monitoring, small group leadership outside of the classroom, sponsoring additional activities and student organizations, assisting students in selecting course of study, counseling student in adjustment and academic problems

To perform the job successfully, teachers should demonstrate the following qualities:

Spiritual

Model a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ in speech, actions, and attitudes
Integrate faith, Christ, and God’s word into classroom lessons
Show support for the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children’s education and partners with them in that task
Pray for and with other faculty and staff; encourages others in Godly living and excellence; lovingly holds others accountable; actively pursuing ways to encourage members of the school

Instructional

Demonstrate mastery of the subject matter
Use valid teaching techniques to achieve curricular goals and promote student learning
Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students, challenging each to do his or her best work while preparing him or her for the next level
Use the maximum amount of class time for instruction
Use an appropriate amount of homework effectively for drill, review, practicing concepts or project work
Assess the learning of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
Communicate student expectations at the beginning of the year and throughout the year clearly
Use school-sanctioned tools to post homework and grades regularly as well as communicate important information
Keep proper discipline in the classroom, on school premises, at school activities
Understand how to reach low-achieving students; uses interventions in the classroom with struggling learners
Vary teaching strategies to reach all learning styles
Demonstrate attitude of being a life-long learner

Professional

Cooperate with the administration in implementing all policies, procedures and directives governing the operations of the school
Promote an attitude of respect, teamwork, and professionalism by speaking well to and of other faculty and staff members; supports entire school system
Maintain regular and accurate attendance and grade records
Keep students, parents, and the administration adequately informed of the deficiencies and gives sufficient notice of failure
Maintain a clean, attractive, and well-ordered classroom
Accept a share of the responsibility for extra-curricular activities as assigned
Show willingness to listen to the counsel of administration, colleagues and parents and is teachable
Understand the workflow of the school to know who to report to or get information from when needed
Attend and participate in scheduled devotional, committee, and faculty meetings
Arrive at work on time and stays until the workday is officially complete
Report to all scheduled supervision duties
Dress in a professional way that is set apart from students
Respond to parental contact within 24 hours of initial inquiry
Collaborate with other teachers within the system

Personal

Demonstrate the character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, humility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, and perseverance
Meet everyday stress with emotional stability, objectivity, and optimism
Exercise friendliness and consideration, treating students without partiality
Submit respectfully and is loyal to constituted authority
Develop rapport with students, parents, and staff to promote a positive learning environment
Recognize the need for good public relations; represents the school in a favorable and professional manner to its constituency and the public

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university and one to two years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience; or fifth year college or university program certificate or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent of education and experience; valid teaching credential.

Credentials, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

A certified teaching credential is required. A combination of education and experience may be considered by the administration in lieu of a credential, dependent upon the teacher’s department and duties.
QualificationsQualifications:

Profess a personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
Maintain a positive Christian testimony
Be involved in a local church of like faith and practice, consistent with the RCS Statement of Faith
Bilingual Proficiency: Must have an Advanced-High+ proficiency in Spanish (C1 and above) and seek to continue to develop their biliteracy
Agree to have language proficiency evaluated as per administration’s request
Agree with and adhere to the employee handbook
Use strong communication skills, both orally and written
Work comfortably with people and engage in substantive conversation
Work diligently and independently and make judgments with minimal supervision
Problem solve and take the right steps in seeking professional support when needed
Ability to use technology; computers, Google Suite, Microsoft Office software, copy machines, manage student licenses online, enter grades and scores on various platforms, etc.

In addition, to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of additional knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Computer/Office Skills – Able to operate a variety of office and classroom equipment including copiers and computers, as well as an ability to use Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Language Skills – Able to speak, read, and write English fluently. Understands and is able to aid students with this subject area

Mathematical Skills – Able to compute using appropriate concepts and skills. Understands and is able to aid students with this subject area

Reasoning Ability – Able to reason and to teach students to reason.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

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