Salary and wages are paid in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between NEA Danbury and the Danbury Board of Education.
Spanish Teacher at Danbury High School, full-time (JobID 7345).
Position summary: instruct students in Spanish language and culture; help students develop proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Spanish while broadening their understanding of global perspectives. Create an engaging and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation, creativity, and growth. Collaborate with colleagues to support student learning and achievement.
Responsibilities: follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Danbury Board of Education; set and reinforce clear expectations and routines; manage the classroom and individual student behavior; prepare lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, use appropriate techniques, and serve the needs of all learners; demonstrate strong content knowledge in Spanish language and Spanish cultures; maintain accurate and complete records; conduct parent/teacher conferences; assess student learning on a continual basis and identify areas for intervention if needed; keep parents informed of student progress through interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences; differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students; design and implement assessments to measure progress and use data to improve instructional practices; participate in the selection of textbooks and instructional materials; engage in ongoing professional learning through seminars, workshops, and collaboration.
Active 023 World Language - Spanish Certification issued by the Connecticut State Department of Education. Bachelor's Degree in Education or Spanish (Master's preferred). Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Danbury Board of Education may find appropriate.
Demonstrated success in a multicultural or urban educational setting. Experience with team teaching and collaboration. Strong interpersonal and classroom management skills. Experience working with adolescent learners in a diverse school setting. Ability to foster a student-centered, culturally responsive learning environment. Clear and effective oral and written communication skills. Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities. Prior teaching experience preferred.
Applications are submitted through the Danbury Public Schools online employment application, JobID 7345.
Danbury Public Schools is a diverse community located in the western part of Connecticut and serving more than 12,500 students spread across the City of Danbury. Its schools range from 13 elementary schools, including an interdistrict magnet school for International Studies, to three middle schools, including an intradistrict magnet school focused on STEM and World Studies, and the Danbury Career Academies.