The Columbus School District has a Spanish position combined with a ELL position. It is open for the 26-27 school year. This Spanish position is split between the middle and high school, with additional responsibilities in the District EL program.
Our District''s mission, in partnership with the community, is dedicated to creating students to be community, career, and college ready. The teachers are a highly collaborative group, working together to plan curriculum.
Columbus is located on the Crawfish River, just 25 minutes northeast of Madison and 70 miles northwest of Milwaukee. The Columbus School District encompasses an area of approximately 135 square miles in Columbus, Dodge and Dane Counties. Five major highways connect Columbus to anywhere you want to go in Wisconsin. Highways 151, 60, 16, 73 and 89 all lead to Columbus. Columbus also has an Amtrak station.
All qualified applicants, including recent college graduates, are encouraged to apply. The Columbus School District also has co-curricular, coaching, and advising opportunities available.
WISCONSIN CERTIFICATION:
Spanish--1365
Bilingual Education (023/1023) (PREFERED)
English as a Second Language (395/1395)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must be able to plan and prepare high-level, creative learning units that are engaging, relevant, address student needs, and are based on best practices for middle and high school world language instruction. Candidates need to be able to maintain a safe, respectful classroom environment and make a positive and substantial contribution to the school and district. Successful candidates for this position must have a deep passion and commitment for working with children and their parents, and the ability to support a high quality EL program. Certification as an EL teacher is not necessary, but the ability to be certified to teach Spanish is required. Must pass a drug test and background check upon offer of employment.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary duties include planning and preparation, managing classroom environment, instruction, and adhering to professional responsibilities.
Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
Adheres to applicable state and federal laws, Department of Public Instruction regulations, Board and administrative policies/rules, and unit/department requirements.
Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for lessons, reports, and projects, and successfully communicates these objectives to the students. Teacher's role is to make curriculum and instruction interesting and relevant for student engagement.
Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic subject matter as specified in state law, standards, and the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
Establishes a positive student-teacher rapport and creates a classroom environment conducive to learning.
Plans, develops, and organizes lessons and instructional materials to provide for large and small group instruction in order to best meet the needs of students. Prepare lesson plans and units that reflect a logical sequence of essential learning targets and activities that meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
Design and deliver high quality instruction for all assigned, adhering to Individualized
Educational Plans (IEP's), or other personalized plans for students.
Establishes and maintains appropriate standards of student behavior and administer
them in a fair, equitable, and consistent manner.
Participatesin the administration of group standardized tests in accordance with the
district and state testing program.
Assesses and evaluates pupils' academic, social, emotional growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares required progress reports.
Communicates student academic and behavioral expectations and progress to students.
Communicates with parents through conferences including obtaining parental input and other means to discuss pupils' progress and interpret the school program.
Cooperates with other professional staff members in identifying and assessing pupil needs, and when appropriate, refers pupils for special education evaluation and services.
Attend required meetings and participate actively in workgroups, grade level work, or subject related assignments.
Interested candidates should please submit a cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, and credentials on WECAN. First round of interviews will occur as soon as possible. This position will remain open until filled.