Spanish Teacher - Long Term

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Job Title: Long-term Substitute Spanish Teacher - Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School seeks a creative, Spanish-speaking educator to join a mission-driven, student-centered program grounded in the Ten Common Principles of the Coalition of Essential Schools. - Spanish Classes at Parker - - Are immersive, proficiency-based, and desk-free - - Foster organic acquisition of Spanish rather than memorization or rote learning of grammar rules - - Focus on play-based instruction, community building, and interaction with authentic resources - - Encourage students to create with the language, while pushing them to the next steps in proficiency according to ACTFL Language Standards - - Require students to create portfolios of work and present their learning to show their readiness for promotion. - Responsibilities - - Teaching four 50-minute classes daily - - Designing instruction that motivates students to practice speaking the target language with their classmates - - Assessing student work using rubrics - - Close collaboration with colleagues, and - - Leading an advisory - Successful Applicants Will Be Able To - - Facilitate their classes using 95% Spanish - - Have an understanding of proficiency-based language instruction and the Ten Common Principles, - - Familiarize themselves with Parker through the website before applying (www.theparkerschool.org) - Requirements - - MA licensure and/or completion of a teacher training program strongly preferred but not required - - All candidates must pass both the subject area and literacy MTEL exams; - - Master's degree is preferred - - Citizenship, residency or work visa is required. - About Parker - Welcome to Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School - Parker is a free, charter public school serving 400 students from 40 cities and towns in Central Massachusetts. - Parker is a mission-driven school aligned to the Ten Common Principles. - Students are at the center of all learning, with "students-as-workers" and "teachers-as-coaches." - Parker students learn how to learn. Through a project-based curriculum, they learn how to solve problems, think creatively, work together, and persevere in the face of challenge. - Parker students communicate effectively, developing exceptional writing and public speaking skills. - Parker dedicates resources to low student-teacher ratios and hands-on instruction. - Parker teachers work with far fewer students than traditional schools, building authentic relationships and providing personalized attention and feedback. - Parker takes a team approach to teaching. Many classes are co-taught and interdisciplinary. Classes are heterogeneously grouped. Teachers have time during the school day to co-plan, review student work, and discuss instructional practices. - Parker teachers are exceptional and rated #1 in the Boston area on Niche. - Parker teachers set high standards, build strong relationships with their students, and provide consistent coaching and support. - Parker is an excellent place to learn and grow as a teacher. We focus on sharing and improving our professional practice. - Parker is an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming school for students and teachers of every race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, learning style, disability and more.