Spanish Teacher (Grades 5-12)

Certified Salary Schedule

Title: Spanish Teacher (Grades 5-12)

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in education or other discipline with endorsement meeting Colorado licensure requirements, or the ability to obtain license requirements.
Terms: Health, dental, and vision benefits along with provisions for personal/sick days

Job Summary: 
            This is an instructional position that facilitates students in
            learning subject matter and skills that will contribute to their
            development as responsible and productive citizens and
            lifelong learners. The teacher guides the learning process
            toward the achievement of curriculum goals and–in harmony
            with the goals–establishes clear objectives for lessons,
            units, and projects and has the ability to communicate these
            objectives to students. The work plan employs a variety of
            instructional techniques utilizing appropriate technology,
            consistent with limitations of the location provided and the
            needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups
            involved. Displays personal qualities which are appropriate
            for a professional teacher such as: maintains professional
            ethics and confidentiality; is open to learning from others and
            accepts constructive criticism; is a positive role model for
            students (e.g. is consistent, fair, dependable, responsible,
            and respectful).

Effective Teachers communicate high expectations to
    students and their families and utilize diverse strategies to
    engage them in a mutually supportive teaching and learning
    environment. Because effective Teachers understand that
    the work of ensuring meaningful learning opportunities for all
    students cannot happen in isolation, they engage in
    collaboration, continuous reflection, on-going learning and
    leadership within the profession.

Essential Job Functions:

• Implements by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional content standards and benchmarks (goals and objectives)
• Provides effective instructional strategies and activities for all students in the classroom
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of appropriate classroom behavior
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Makes provision for availability to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with supervisor evaluates their job performance
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required
• Make every student, parent, and visitor feel noticed, welcomed, and valued
• Other duties, as assigned

Wray School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.