Part to Full-time Spanish teacher (Grades K-5) – Spanish credential required-Proposed start date August 1, 2012

Instructional Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the WECS Spanish program (see WECS charter)
• Provide daily Spanish instruction to all students, grades K-5
• Plan, design, and present curriculum aligned with state standards and WECS exit outcomes
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods to address multiple learning modalities
• Address the needs of all students, including students with disabilities, students not meeting pupil outcomes, high achieving students, and English- language learners
• Implement the WECS inquiry process in each unit in History and Science, and as applicable in English, Mathematics, and Spanish
• Collect student work and analyze according to grading criteria.
• Utilize assessment data (e.g. student grades, standardized tests, value-added assessment information) to help guide planning
• Develop a series of student goals and objectives for each student at the end of each semester
• Summarize student grades and progress towards meeting student goals and objectives in a written report on a quarterly basis
• Provide students with guidance while allowing the freedom of choice and independent discovery crucial to the WECS program

Professional Responsibilities

• Share the common vision and educational philosophy of WECS
• Possess a willingness to work and collaborate with others
• Communicate with parents
• Actively seek and participate in opportunities for professional development
• Demonstrate the utmost respect and caring for students, parents, and fellow employees

Requirements

• Hold at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Hold the appropriate California teaching credential, supplementary authorization, subject matter authorization, or be enrolled in a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) approved intern program for no more than three years
• Demonstrate subject-matter competence for each core academic subject to be taught
• Be trained in, or obtain training in, inquiry based education and positive discipline