Spanish Teacher/Hillview Middle School at Menlo Park City Elementary
Job Summary
Job Summary
Menlo Park City School District is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring staff who reflect our students’ beliefs, expressions and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Menlo Park City School District is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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DESCRIPTION: The District provides Spanish language instruction to students in a program taught by specialist teachers. Instruction focuses on communication skills ~ listening, speaking, reading and writing ~ along with an emphasis on cultural understanding. Under the immediate direction of the Building Principal, is responsible for the academic, social and psychological growth of primary students. Collaborates with school personnel, parent and community agencies to provide quality instructional programs. REQUESTED: Strong Spanish curriculum background Ability to conduct instruction fully in Spanish, engaging advanced Spanish language students in reading grade-level informational text and fiction; writing grade-level narrative, expository, and persuasive compositions; understanding Spanish language radio, television, song, and cinema media; presenting Spanish language reports, oral arguments; mastering finer elements of Spanish language grammar, mechanics, and syntax Knowledge, training and implementation experience in Differentiated Instruction Expertise in technology integration Demonstrated success in collaborative planning with teachers of other subjects Knowledge of Professional Learning Community teams Ability to plan lessons that cross curriculum and cultural lines Understanding of California content standards in Spanish Demonstrated expertise and success in communication with parents Ability, experience, and willingness to supervise the mainstreaming of special education students Native Spanish speaker preferred but not required QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Single Subject Foreign Language: Spanish credential OR Multiple Subject with Bilingual Authorization in Spanish Must be an excellent language model in Spanish CLAD or BCLAD credential is desirable
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid California Single Subject Credential in Foreign Language: Spanish or meet qualifications for credential authorization, CLAD required.
In order for this application to be complete you must fill out an Edjion application online and submit a cover letter, resume, 3 letters of recommendation, answers to supplemental questions, copy of credential(s) and transcripts. If you do not have a credential yet, you must submit a letter from your university. 1. Please review the MPCSD Core Values at https://district.mpcsd.org/Page/17 and write no more than one page on how you embody those values. Please title this attachment "Core Values". 2. Please answer the following question and attach: Describe a time when you or someone close to you was 'othered' in a work or school environment. How would you go about changing the structures that contributed to the situation and build a more equitable and inclusive environment?
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid California Single Subject Credential in Foreign Language: Spanish or meet qualifications for credential authorization, CLAD required.
In order for this application to be complete you must fill out an Edjion application online and submit a cover letter, resume, 3 letters of recommendation, answers to supplemental questions, copy of credential(s) and transcripts. If you do not have a credential yet, you must submit a letter from your university. 1. Please review the MPCSD Core Values at https://district.mpcsd.org/Page/17 and write no more than one page on how you embody those values. Please title this attachment "Core Values". 2. Please answer the following question and attach: Describe a time when you or someone close to you was 'othered' in a work or school environment. How would you go about changing the structures that contributed to the situation and build a more equitable and inclusive environment?
Comments and Other Information
SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Strong Spanish curriculum background
• Knowledge, training and implementation experience in Differentiated Instruction
• Expertise in technology integration
• Demonstrated success in collaborative planning with teachers of other subjects
• Knowledge of Professional Learning Community teams
• Ability to work in a teacher team
• Ability to plan lessons that cross curriculum and cultural lines
• Understanding of California content standards in Spanish
• Demonstrated expertise and success in communication with parents
• Ability, experience, and willingness to supervise the mainstreaming of special education students
Comments and Other Information
SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Strong Spanish curriculum background
• Knowledge, training and implementation experience in Differentiated Instruction
• Expertise in technology integration
• Demonstrated success in collaborative planning with teachers of other subjects
• Knowledge of Professional Learning Community teams
• Ability to work in a teacher team
• Ability to plan lessons that cross curriculum and cultural lines
• Understanding of California content standards in Spanish
• Demonstrated expertise and success in communication with parents
• Ability, experience, and willingness to supervise the mainstreaming of special education students