Teacher Spanish Job at Grand Rapids Public Schools
Grand Rapids Public Schools Grand Rapids, MI 49506
$44,036 - $85,368 a year
Job Description
Bargaining Unit: Grand Rapids Education Association (GREA)
Salary: Commensurate with experience and education. Determined by the collective bargaining
agreement.
Earning Days: Determined by the negotiated calendar
GRPS MISSION:
Our mission is to ensure that all students are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
To equip all students with knowledge, skills and motivation that empowers them to direct their lives and to contribute to a changing global community by providing a variety of learning experiences in partnership with the community to meet each student's needs as defined by his or her educational plan. The position is directly responsible to the assigned building/program principal or supervisor.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:
JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provide students with effective instruction in the Spanish; use the Danielson Rubric; differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students; incorporate the Tripod 7 Cs (challenge, control, consolidate, confer, captivate, clarify and care) into daily practice.
Teach the required curriculum and administer common assessments; effectively maintain and monitor on-going student progress.
Provide students with effective instruction/modeling/interventions in the various behavioral areas.
Develop detailed, accurate and concise lesson plans for instruction of the Spanish language and plan and provide appropriate educational supplemental activities to meet both group and individual needs of all children within the classroom, including students with special needs.
Utilize “best” classroom management practices to create a learning environment that is conducive to learning, curtails disruptive behaviors and enhances students’ self-esteem.
Collaborate with special education staff to provide students with individualized education programs (IEPs), appropriate accommodations, and supplementary aids.
Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the effectiveness of strategies for individual and group behavior management and academic goals.
Participate in and contribute to professional development, and implement strategies learned with fidelity.
Parent and Community Engagement
Make and maintain regular, positive contact with parents via phone calls, email and/or home visits including communicating student progress.
Establish and maintain effective written and oral communication and rapport with students, parents and colleagues.
Participate in parent meetings, including IEP’s and Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Contribute to the development of a positive attitude between the school and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions, etc.
Contribute to community service and global citizenship goals.
Other Duties
Serve as a role model for all students and within school community.
Interact with co-workers, administration, students, parents and the community in positive, supportive and cooperative ways.
Encourage the team spirit and contribute as a team member in the decision-making processes of the school as facilitated by the building administrator.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
Contribute to extra-curricular activities such as clubs and academic competitions and school programs
Maintain and promote school district goals and objectives.
Comply with state, federal and District policies, procedures, rules, and the union collective bargaining agreement .
Regular and on-time attendance is required.
Other duties as assigned.
This description describes the type and level of work performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required in the position.
REQURIED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree.
Current appropriate Michigan teaching certification and endorsement.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated understanding of current research as to how children learn and the ability to motivate student to perform at their best.
Demonstrated ability to work in an economically, culturally, and racially diverse environment.
Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction, by using a variety of styles, and inspire mixed culture and ability classes by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students.
Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of the team.
Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload.
ADA REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, and hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is performed indoors. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.
MENTAL FUNCTIONS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Grand Rapids Public Schools manages employment applications online. Applications must be completed online at https://grps.tedk12.com/hire. No hardcopy applications/resumes will be accepted for this position. Computer terminals are available in the GRPS Franklin Campus lobby from 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, for applicant use (Monday – Thursday during the summer).
Non-Discrimination
The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran or military status.
Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at 616 819-2022 or humanresources@grps.org
Primary Location To Be Determined
Salary Range $44,036 - $85,368 / Per Year
Shift Type Full-Time
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- $1000 Sign-On Bonus for new GREA Employees who start during the first semester of the school year.
- Teaching placements are made at the discretion of district leadership and are based on district need. While we appreciate and understand you may have a preference in building location, we are unable to make any placement guarantees.
Bargaining Unit: Grand Rapids Education Association (GREA)
Salary: Commensurate with experience and education. Determined by the collective bargaining
agreement.
Earning Days: Determined by the negotiated calendar
GRPS MISSION:
Our mission is to ensure that all students are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
To equip all students with knowledge, skills and motivation that empowers them to direct their lives and to contribute to a changing global community by providing a variety of learning experiences in partnership with the community to meet each student's needs as defined by his or her educational plan. The position is directly responsible to the assigned building/program principal or supervisor.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:
JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provide students with effective instruction in the Spanish; use the Danielson Rubric; differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students; incorporate the Tripod 7 Cs (challenge, control, consolidate, confer, captivate, clarify and care) into daily practice.
Teach the required curriculum and administer common assessments; effectively maintain and monitor on-going student progress.
Provide students with effective instruction/modeling/interventions in the various behavioral areas.
Develop detailed, accurate and concise lesson plans for instruction of the Spanish language and plan and provide appropriate educational supplemental activities to meet both group and individual needs of all children within the classroom, including students with special needs.
Utilize “best” classroom management practices to create a learning environment that is conducive to learning, curtails disruptive behaviors and enhances students’ self-esteem.
Collaborate with special education staff to provide students with individualized education programs (IEPs), appropriate accommodations, and supplementary aids.
Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the effectiveness of strategies for individual and group behavior management and academic goals.
Participate in and contribute to professional development, and implement strategies learned with fidelity.
Parent and Community Engagement
Make and maintain regular, positive contact with parents via phone calls, email and/or home visits including communicating student progress.
Establish and maintain effective written and oral communication and rapport with students, parents and colleagues.
Participate in parent meetings, including IEP’s and Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Contribute to the development of a positive attitude between the school and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions, etc.
Contribute to community service and global citizenship goals.
Other Duties
Serve as a role model for all students and within school community.
Interact with co-workers, administration, students, parents and the community in positive, supportive and cooperative ways.
Encourage the team spirit and contribute as a team member in the decision-making processes of the school as facilitated by the building administrator.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
Contribute to extra-curricular activities such as clubs and academic competitions and school programs
Maintain and promote school district goals and objectives.
Comply with state, federal and District policies, procedures, rules, and the union collective bargaining agreement .
Regular and on-time attendance is required.
Other duties as assigned.
This description describes the type and level of work performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required in the position.
REQURIED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree.
Current appropriate Michigan teaching certification and endorsement.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated understanding of current research as to how children learn and the ability to motivate student to perform at their best.
Demonstrated ability to work in an economically, culturally, and racially diverse environment.
Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction, by using a variety of styles, and inspire mixed culture and ability classes by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students.
Demonstrated ability to participate as a member of the team.
Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload.
ADA REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, and hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is performed indoors. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.
MENTAL FUNCTIONS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Grand Rapids Public Schools manages employment applications online. Applications must be completed online at https://grps.tedk12.com/hire. No hardcopy applications/resumes will be accepted for this position. Computer terminals are available in the GRPS Franklin Campus lobby from 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday-Friday, for applicant use (Monday – Thursday during the summer).
Non-Discrimination
The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran or military status.
Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at 616 819-2022 or humanresources@grps.org
Primary Location To Be Determined
Salary Range $44,036 - $85,368 / Per Year
Shift Type Full-Time
Please Note :
www.epokagency.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, www.epokagency.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.