Spanish Teacher in Scunthorpe

The Chester Upland School District is committed to providing all students the opportunity to achieve excellence in the four A's: Academics, Athletics, Arts, and Activities. The senior leadership team continues to build a talented and committed team to ensure all students are prepared to graduate from Chester Upland schools career and college ready!

C.O.R.E.:

• C- Children First: The well being and continuous learning of every child will drive decisions.
• O- One Chester Upland: With dedicated community of partners, parents, students and staff, we will excel, united as One Chester Upland.
• R- Reimagining: Through a mode of continuous improvement, we will apply four important levers for change, collaboration, capacity building, deepening knowledge of pedagogy, and focusing direction to improve outcomes for all.
• E- Equity, Excellence, and Emotional Intelligence: We will ensure equitable access to a quality education that includes emotional intelligence and leads to excellence across all opportunities and services.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide rigorous curriculum that aligns with Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards.
• Demonstrate mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for courses taught.
• Create lesson plans aligned with current state and district standards, driving instruction through formative assessment and differentiation.
• Maintain a safe, organized classroom supporting students' independent learning, collaboration and choice.
• Utilize a variety of effective instructional and management techniques.
• Provide a variety of assessments and use assessments for planning and instruction.
• Monitor and maintain a positive classroom environment that supports the school-wide behavior expectation, with most students engaged, incorporating mutual respect and cooperative learning opportunities.
• Use available technology and instructional media to enhance student learning experiences.
• Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members by communicating in a tactful, courteous, and confidential manner.
• Communicate and interact appropriately with other professional staff in academic planning and school committee work.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school related activities and committees.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional growth and work with the administrator to formulate and complete professional development plans.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demonstrate behavior that is conscientious and responsible.
• Engage parents and guardians in the education of their children.
• Do not engage in discriminatory practices on any basis, including race, origin, gender, socio-economic status, disability, religion, or political beliefs.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the school administrator.

Other Requirements

• Specialized teaching assignments may require additional training and/or certification.
• Must be able to pass an initial fingerprint and background clearance check.
• May be required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• May be required to work outside normal working hours.
• May be required to travel to perform work functions.

Ideal Candidate

• Commitment to success for all of the Chester Upland students and specifically to raising the academic achievement of all the children in this district.
• Desire to grow professionally and seek out new opportunities for professional development.
• Ability to use data to drive instruction.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Innovative teaching methodologies using techniques such as team teaching, demonstrations, simulation and consultation.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to critically assess challenges and identify effective instructional/behavioral solutions to support the success of each student.
• Exceptional classroom management skills.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong working knowledge of technology used to differentiate instruction for students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Appropriate Standard Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate for the given subject area for which you are applying, or enrollment in a Pennsylvania certification program.
• Preferred experience in an urban school setting.
• Required qualifications: PA Criminal clearances, PA Child Abuse clearances, FBI clearances, Physical including TB Test, Proof of U. S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

UNION AFFILIATION: Chester Upland Education Association

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Chester Upland School District (CUSD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CUSD ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 267-916-5169.