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High Point Academy Spartanburg is looking to hire a Spanish Teacher for its foreign language department. The duties will include creating lesson plans, preparing classroom activities, organizing teaching materials, evaluating student performance, maintaining classroom records, meeting with parents, teachers, and other professionals, and participating in campus events. This candidate must demonstrate the competencies and behaviors needed to improve student preparedness and mastery and to support the values, vision, and mission of HPA and the South Carolina Public Charter School District. Apply below or email a letter of interest, resume, and HPA Employment Application .   Responsibilities: Demonstrates mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for the course(s) taught Creates lesson plans, aligned with current state and district standards, which drives instruction through formative assessment and differentiation Maintains a safe, organized classroom, which supports students’ independent learning, collaboration and choice Utilizes a variety of effective instructional and management techniques Provides a variety of assessments and uses assessments for planning and instruction Provide consistent, immediate feedback to student learning and asks analytical questions that elicit students’ responses that incorporate prior knowledge, life experience, and interests that are directly related to the content objective Monitor and maintain a positive classroom environment that supports the school-wide behavior expectation in which most students are engaged, incorporates mutual respect and provides cooperative learning opportunities Uses available technology/instructional media to enhance the students’ learning experiences Establishes and maintains appropriate relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members by communicating in a tactful, courteous, and confidential manner Appropriately communicates and interacts with other professional teams in academic planning and school committee work Attends and participates in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school-related activities and committees Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth and works with an administrator to formulate and complete professional development plans Maintains a professional appearance, and displays behavior that is conscientious and responsible Engages parents and guardians in the education of their children Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the site administrator   Desired Skills: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications and equipment   Qualifications: Bachelors Degree from an accredited school Appropriate South Carolina Spanish teaching certificate

Duties:  Implement and refine district approved curriculum to meet the evolving educational needs of students.  Systematically gather, analyze, and use data to measure student progress, guide instruction, and provide timely feedback.  Uses technology effectively to enhance student learning and to manage the classroom.  Maintain a safe student-centered learning environment that is engaging and respectful.   Manage classroom with clear, consistent expectations for student behavior with an aim to create a calm, safe, orderly learning community.   Develop and implement Individualized Educational Plans consistent with compliance requirements.   Complete additional special education actions and attend meetings as applicable as part of student's educational team.  Requires:  A minimum of Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.   Completion of CAEP approved training program or eligible for South Carolina certification through the State Department of Education's approved alternative certification routes.   Valid South Carolina certification (or is eligible to obtain South Carolina certificate) in the subject area(s) employed to teach.  Ability to implement appropriate communication modality and/or acquire requisite skills.  Knowledge of and/or ability to acquire knowledge of the current best practices, research, and pedagogy required to meet the individual needs of students with sensory differences.   Thorough understanding of grade level curriculum and the South Carolina State Standards.   Ability to plan effective instructional units with opportunities to provide thoughtful feedback, clear learning criteria, and ongoing assessment.  Excellent organizational and oral/written skills.   Ability to complete tasks and to attend trainings/meetings after school as necessary.