SPANISH TEACHER

Spanish Guide (Teacher K-8)

DEPARTMENT: Instructional

ROLE TYPE: Full Time

REPORTS TO: Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine (9) months

START DATE: July 2023

Position Overview

Legacy Prep is seeking a dynamic Spanish teacher that is a leader both in the room and outside of the classroom, who loves students, families, and the community, and who is willing to do whatever it takes to make sure their students learn and achieve.

Our Belief in the Importance of Teachers

At Legacy Prep, you will have the support to grow, the freedom to innovate, and you will never stop learning. You will be part of a community of game-changing educators who are creating new generational legacies for historically underserved youth in Birmingham, Alabama. We believe teachers are the soul of a school. We believe they should be treated as the professionals that they are. Teachers have the hardest and most rewarding jobs in the world and we believe in the power teachers hold to give students the opportunities to shine.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Curriculum and Instruction

• Adapt and execute a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and assess students' progress in their mastery of Spanish
• Develop academically rigorous lessons, adapt unit plans, rubrics, and assessments
• Use data to inform instructional decisions
• Provide students with daily feedback on mastery performance in character and academics and plan for individual learning needs
• Demonstrate strong pedagogy
• In conjunction with Special Education Teachers, works to ensure that all IEPs and student needs are met both within and outside of the classroom

Commitment to School and Classroom Culture

• Work collaboratively with your school team
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Help develop a school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, teachers, and families
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings and communicate openly with staff
• Develop positive rapport with students
• Create and foster a positive and calm learning environment
• Model and uphold the school's values, student management policies, and culture

Family Engagement and Empowerment

• Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents and share progress about both character and academics
• Be available for open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and other events involving families and the community
• Make him/herself available to students, parents, and other staff members
• Conduct home visits to build strong relationships with students and parents

Data, Feedback, and Constant Learning

• Pursue challenging professional goals each year
• Offer support and receive constructive feedback from colleagues in order to create a professional working atmosphere that is conducive to change and growth
• Participate in school-wide and individual professional development, including both over the summer and weekly during the academic year (held during school hours)
• Seek to constantly develop and improve teaching practices through ongoing feedback conversations with School Leaders and other school faculty within Legacy Prep
• Participate in coaching and professional growth opportunities to improve your instructional practice and support others to improve their craft

Additional Requirements

• Participate in daily duties (i.e. breakfast, lunch, dismissal) to support school operations
• Assist with both student and staff recruitment
• Maintain accurate records, grade book, and data tracking systems
• Commit to professional learning, development, and growth
• Actively engage in instructional coaching and professional development aimed at improving your practice

Employment Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year educational institution

Experience

• Must be considered highly qualified (Alabama teacher certification in the appropriate content area and/or significant work experience in the content area)
• At least two years of teaching experience with elementary and middle school-aged students (highly preferred)
• Experience working in an educationally and/or economically disadvantaged community (highly preferred)

Evaluation

• Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board's policy.