Job Description:
The CREC Greater Hartford Academy Of the Arts Full Day HS seeks a highly committed and dedicated High School Spanish Teacher to join a team of educators who fully believe that every student can and must learn at high levels. This is a temporary position for a long term substitute teacher. 

Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
Curriculum and instruction

• Develop and execute daily lesson plans to ensure student mastery of specific, measurable and ambitious objectives
• Plan a program of study that complements and meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students
• Create and execute long-term plans in conjunction with other school faculty to ensure mastery of grade-level standards
• Work with students below, at, and above grade level to ensure that all students are learning and achieving at the highest level possible
• Ensure that all IEPs and student needs are met both within and outside of the classroom

 
Data, reflection, and continued learning

• Administer school-wide interim assessments in order to track student achievement
• Collaborate with school leaders and grade level team to use data to drive instructional practices to constantly improve student achievement and instruction
• Hold oneself accountable for the achievement and growth of all students
• Seek to constantly develop and improve teaching practices through ongoing feedback conversations with school leaders and other school faculty

 
School culture and professionalism

• Create and foster a positive learning environment and exhibit positive rapport with students
• Hold high expectations for all students
• Implement the school-wide behavior management system consistently with all students
• Work as part of a team to ensure that the school represents the mission, vision and values of CREC

 
Qualifications and key attributes:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Connecticut Teacher Certificate appropriate for level and/or subject area of assignment (Spanish-023)
• Two years or more of teaching experience is preferred
• Demonstrated significant student achievement results preferred
• Belief that all students can learn at a high level
• Commitment to the vision, mission, values and goals of CREC Schools
• High-level written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of state standards, common core and effective pedagogy
• Experience using inquiry-based learning and constructivist methods, including the workshop model for reading and writing.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
• Ability to use data to inform instruction
• Willingness to be an active member of a professional learning community focused on action research within the school and the classroom
• Prior experience working with diverse populations in a middle school/high school setting preferred

 
To access the job description and salary range please click https://www.crec.org/careers/jobs.php.
JOB ID #13599 @ CREC: External Job Opportunities | Careers | Hartford, Connecticut