High School Spanish Teacher

Job highlights
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Qualifications
A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives
A demonstrated commitment to supporting students' social emotional and academic development
A commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in our vision for being an anti-racist organization
An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students
Academic expertise in Spanish or other related fields of study
All Commonwealth charter teachers must either have an appropriate MA educator's license or pass required the MTEL(s) including the Communications and Literacy MTEL , Subject Specific MTEL, and the MTEL SEI (Sheltered English Immersion) Endorsement within first year of employment
All core academic teachers* assigned to teach English learners are required to earn the SEI endorsement
Any teacher without a SEI endorsement has one year from date of assignment to teach ELs, to earn the MTEL SEI endorsement
Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher by the time employment begins
You do not need to be certified to be hired; however, if hired you will need to pass state teacher certification tests to meet the MA state requirements
Benefits
Compensation for this position:The starting compensation for this role based in Bostonis between $57,000to $86,000
The starting pay will depend on various factors including but not limited to relevant professional experience, education, certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools
Because we value staff tenure in a role, we do not currently cap salary ranges for current staff members
Our staff receive best-in-class training, coaching, and support to develop and operate mission-driven schools that provide a high-quality education to our students and families
Extensive, best-in-class training and development
Pre-tax flexible spending and health saving accounts
Dependent Care FSA, back up childcare and daycare discounts
Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
Financial planning & wellness
Pension through Mass
Teachers Retirement System
403(b) retirement savings program
52+ college savings program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness application assistance
Financial planning tools and assistance
Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time and school breaks (spring, winter, and summer) + additional sustainability half days throughout the school year
Paid leave of absence
Fully paid parental leave
Fully paid medical leave
Additional paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
Responsibilities
At the conclusion of high school, students are prepared for academic autonomy and college preparatory work
Instruction
You'll help students gain confidence in navigating print and audio authentic sources
You'll teach students how to build and enhance their foreign language skills--reading, writing, speaking and listening
You'll share your passion for the Spanish language to build a community of students who are confident in speaking Spanish
You'll work with the Spanish department to develop academic and engagement goals for students
You'll help students gain confidence in navigating print and audio authentic sources
You'll cultivate students' cultural awareness by helping them learn a new language
You will build students' skill and comfort with engaging in conversation in Spanish
Data Analysis
You'll learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom
You'll meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coach to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments
School Culture
You'll partner with students' families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child's learning needs
You'll participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement
You'll build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard
You'll engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions
You'll partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies
Job description
Company Description

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have proudly built schools that reflect our student population, with more than 60% of our teachers and staff across our network identifying as a person of color. Uncommon currently manages 53 schools serving more than 20,000 students in five cities: Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester. We are proud that Uncommon graduates persist in and graduate from college at five times the rate of their peers nationally. We achieve this by offering strong academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional learning that prepares students for success in college and beyond.

Roxbury Prep consists of four schools serving students in grades 5 through 12. We believe in strong authentic relationships between teachers and students, supported by effective school systems and an engaging instructional model that enables students to flourish academically and personally. Roxbury Prep students have an impressive +8% college acceptance rate and collectively earned 1.3 million dollars in scholarships last year.

Job Description

Uncommon High School Spanish teachers work in grade level and content teams to develop students who are global citizens. Our teachers become experts in their course content, and have a keen sense of how to motivate and inspire high school students. Communicating in Spanish is at the heart of all classes. Spanish teachers use a variety of instructional strategies to create an environment where students feel safe expressing themselves in a new language. At the conclusion of high school, students are prepared for academic autonomy and college preparatory work.

Responsibilities:

1. Instruction
• You'll help students gain confidence in navigating print and audio authentic sources.
• You'll teach students how to build and enhance their foreign language skills--reading, writing, speaking and listening.
• You'll share your passion for the Spanish language to build a community of students who are confident in speaking Spanish.
• You'll work with the Spanish department to develop academic and engagement goals for students.
• You'll help students gain confidence in navigating print and audio authentic sources.
• You'll cultivate students' cultural awareness by helping them learn a new language.
• You will build students' skill and comfort with engaging in conversation in Spanish.

2. Data Analysis
• You'll learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.
• You'll meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coach to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments.

3. School Culture
• You'll partner with students' families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child's learning needs.
• You'll participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement.
• You'll build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
• You'll engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• You'll partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

Qualifications
• A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives
• A demonstrated commitment to supporting students' social emotional and academic development
• A commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in our vision for being an anti-racist organization
• An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students

Required Experience:
• Academic expertise in Spanish or other related fields of study.
• All Commonwealth charter teachers must either have an appropriate MA educator's license or pass required the MTEL(s) including the Communications and Literacy MTEL , Subject Specific MTEL, and the MTEL SEI (Sheltered English Immersion) Endorsement within first year of employment. All core academic teachers* assigned to teach English learners are required to earn the SEI endorsement. Any teacher without a SEI endorsement has one year from date of assignment to teach ELs, to earn the MTEL SEI endorsement.
• A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).
• Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher by the time employment begins. You do not need to be certified to be hired; however, if hired you will need to pass state teacher certification tests to meet the MA state requirements.

Additional Information

Compensation for this position:The starting compensation for this role based in Bostonis between $57,000to $86,000. The starting pay will depend on various factors including but not limited to relevant professional experience, education, certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. Because we value staff tenure in a role, we do not currently cap salary ranges for current staff members.

Our people are what makes us Uncommon.We believe our compensation philosophy and benefits should reflect our values-equity, transparency, and clarity-to enhance our ability to attract and retain talent and reward their expertise. Our staff receive best-in-class training, coaching, and support to develop and operate mission-driven schools that provide a high-quality education to our students and families.

Other Benefits:
• Extensive, best-in-class training and development
• Pre-tax flexible spending and health saving accounts
• Dependent Care FSA, back up childcare and daycare discounts
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
• Financial planning & wellness
• Pension through Mass. Teachers Retirement System
• 403(b) retirement savings program
• 52+ college savings program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness application assistance
• Financial planning tools and assistance
• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time and school breaks (spring, winter, and summer) + additional sustainability half days throughout the school year
• Paid leave of absence
• Fully paid parental leave
• Fully paid medical leave
• Additional paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance

Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation, please email recruitment@uncommonschools.org.

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