<p>Job Description:</p> <p>West Woods Upper Elementary School is looking for a full time Spanish Teacher (1.0 FTE) for Grades 5 and 6</p> <p>General Description:</p> <p>Teachers provide effective instruction to ensure that students learn core content knowledge and skills as well as the competencies and dispositions articulated in the FPS Vision of the Global Citizen. Teachers attend to the development of the whole child and adjust instruction to meet psychological, social and intellectual needs. Working as a vital member of a learning organization, teachers develop relationships with colleagues, parents, and students and work collaboratively to ensure that all children achieve academic and personal growth. Teachers demonstrate all aspects of CT's Code of Professional Responsibility.</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Must hold or be eligible for CT State Teaching Certification (023) </li><li>Consideration will be given to the following - </li><li>Relevant and recent experience </li><li>References that indicate excellent instructional skill, initiative, and a learner mindset </li><li>Philosophy that aligns with the district's core beliefs </li><li>Various life experiences that enhance contributions to the overall district and/or school community </li></ul> <p>Salary: $55,018 - $111,829 salary based upon education and experience</p> <p>Application Procedure:</p> <p>Complete online application at www.fpsct.org and submit detailed cover letter, resume, 3 letters of reference, copies of all college transcripts and State of CT Teacher certification.</p> <p>Selection Procedure: Selected candidates will be contacted by phone or email for interviews with a district administrator.</p> <p>It is the policy of the Farmington Board of Education that no person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise discriminated against under any program, including employment, on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, past/present history of mental disorder, learning disability and/or physical disability. Questions concerning Title IV or Title XI compliance should be directed to: Veronica Ruzek, 1 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-673-8270. Questions concerning Section 504 compliance should be directed to: Wendy Shepard-Bannish, 1 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-677-1791.</p>