Spanish Teacher

## Description

**About our Organization:**

The Norman Howard School was established in 1980 by parents and community professionals, and is a nonprofit, NYSED-approved, 12:1:1, academic, special education program. Students grades 5-12 from over 30 school districts experience a rich and diverse school culture, learn strategies for managing their special learning needs, and graduate alongside their public school peers.

**Summary:**

The Spanish Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering Spanish language instruction to students with learning disabilities in a structured, supportive, and engaging classroom environment. This position provides differentiated instruction for Spanish I–IV, monitors student progress, communicates with families, and collaborates with colleagues and school leadership to support students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth.

**Job Responsibilities:**

• Provide instruction, individually and in groups, in Spanish.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet students’ varying needs and interests. Provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences that allow all children to build upon their prior knowledge and current skill levels.
• Use a variety of formal and informal assessments to monitor student progress and achievement of the instructional objectives.
• Observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social development and physical health. Document student learning using portfolios and records.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Establish and carry out classroom norms to foster and maintain appropriate behavior, both in the classroom and within the school community.
• Communicate to parents the level of student achievement and progress toward established classroom, school and state standards.
• Collaborate with parents or guardians, administration, counselors and other professionals to resolve behavioral and academic problems.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records as required by law and school policy.
• Work constructively with colleagues and others for the purpose of improving the quality of students’ behaviors and academic success.
• Participate in school activities and events.

**Knowledge, skills and abilities:**

• Ability to maintain professional confidentiality concerning individual student data and achievement.
• Maintain professional competence and skills through in-service education, consultation with administration and colleagues, independent study and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Maintain a high level of professional integrity.
• Communication and problem-solving skills needed to handle classroom situations and to work effectively with parents/guardians on student issues.
• Organizational management and planning skills.
• Written communication skills.

**Minimum Qualifications:**

• Master’s degree in Education and New York State Certification in World Language (Spanish).
• One to two years prior teaching experience preferred
• Able to work flexible hours to accommodate parent/guardian meetings, school activities, and other mandated events/meetings.

**Salary:**

• $53,494-$67,832/year based on relevant experience

**Commitment to DEI:**

It is our pledge to nourish an organizational culture which strives to

• Embrace diversity in all forms and structure policies and practices to increase representation of qualified individuals who reflect the communities we serve
• Prioritize equity in employment, compensation, promotion, and professional development
• Increase access to quality services, educational and economic opportunities, and lifelong success for students and families
• Value the unique backgrounds and experiences of each person we employ and serve
• Cultivate a work environment where all people feel safe to express ideas

**Keywords:**

• teacher, special education, foreign language, high school, middle school, education