<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Ledyard High School is seeking a Spanish Teacher beginning in the 2025 - 2026 school year. Under the general supervision of the School Principal, the successful candidate will develop students' knowledge, skills and abilities in comprehending, speaking, reading and writing a language other than English, and to develop an understanding and appreciation of the native culture of the countries where the language is the primary means of communication. This is to fill an anticipated opening.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Develop and administer foreign language education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives </li><li>Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning </li><li>Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and translate lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction </li><li>Teach knowledge and skills in a language other than English, including comprehension, grammar and syntax, sentence and paragraph structure, composition, vocabulary and proper word usage, colloquialisms, communication and translation of literature </li><li>Develop student understanding and appreciation of the cultures and mores of countries where the language is the predominant or a major means of communication </li><li>Work with students and others to prepare materials for inclusion in literary publications, contests, etc. </li><li>Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modify instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed </li><li>Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research </li><li>Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws </li><li>Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents </li><li>Ensure that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom </li><li>Collaborate with other professional staff members and participate in faculty meetings and committees </li><li>Select and requisition appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintain inventory records </li></ul> <p>The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>CT certification 023 </li><li>Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment </li><li>Master's Degree in related area preferred </li><li>Successful prior foreign language teaching experience is a plus. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles. </li><li>Knowledge of the identified language, in terms of grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, and literature. </li><li>Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans. </li><li>Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students. </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents. </li><li>Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work. </li></ul> <p>Additional Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent. </li></ul> <p>Salary and Benefits:</p> <ul> <li>Per the Ledyard Education Association agreement </li></ul> <p>To Apply:</p> <p>Applications will only be accepted online. Review of applications may begin immediately.</p> <p>Please visit the Ledyard Public Schools website to access application at: https://www.applitrack.com/ledyard/onlineapp/ to apply.</p> <p>As an equal opportunity employer, the Ledyard Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, status as a victim of domestic violence, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, protective hairstyles, alienage, ancestry, age, disability or any other basis prohibited by law.</p>