High School Spanish Teacher Position Available In Monroe, New York

Job Description:

Company Description Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network ofhigh-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing anexceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantagedcommunities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark,and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completiongap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Ourstudents consistently exceed national benchmarks , reflecting ourdedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators ,offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development toensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard,do good, and make a lasting difference! Job Description UncommonHigh School Spanish teachers work in grade level and content teamsto develop students who are global citizens. Our teachers becomeexperts in their course content, and have a keen sense of how tomotivate and inspire high school students. Communicating in Spanishis at the heart of all classes. Spanish teachers use a variety ofinstructional strategies to create an environment where studentsfeel safe expressing themselves in a new language. At theconclusion of high school, students are prepared for academicautonomy and college preparatory work.

Responsibilities:

1.Instruction You’ll build students’ bilingual skills and enhancetheir understanding of the Spanish language using a curriculum thatprepares them for Advanced Placement (AP) and collegiate levelcoursework. You’ll help students gain confidence in navigatingprint and audio authentic sources. You’ll teach students how tobuild and enhance their foreign language skillsreading, writing,speaking and listening. You’ll cultivate students’ culturalawareness by helping them learn a new language. You’ll share yourpassion for the Spanish language to build a community of studentswho are confident in speaking Spanish. You will build students’skill and comfort with engaging in conversation in Spanish. You’llwork with the Spanish department to develop academic and engagementgoals for students. 2. Data Analysis You’ll meet weekly with yourprincipal and/or instructional coach to analyze and respond totrends in student work samples and assessments. You’ll learn andimplement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learnersin your classroom. 3. School Culture You’ll build positiverelationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, andheard. You’ll partner with students’ families to ensure appropriateresources are available to support their child’s learning needs.

You’ll engage in practice-based professional development,mentorship, and coaching sessions. You’ll participate in weekly,school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model our core values,and encourage student achievement. You’ll partner with your gradelevel team to develop academic goals and practice instructionalstrategies. Qualifications A demonstrated commitment to supportingstudents’ social emotional and academic development An enthusiasmfor collaborating with internal and external partners in the bestinterest of students A self-directed learner who solicits andimplements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives

Required Experience:

A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experiencepreferred). Academic expertise in Spanish or other related fieldsof study. Prior to the start of employment, you must have abachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Certification is not required to be hired at Uncommon, but you doneed to meet NY state certification eligibility requirements. Tomeet these requirements, you must enroll in a teacher preparationprogram and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher during your employmentwith us if you do not have a degree in education. Uncommon Schoolsteachers are required to become certified in the state of New Yorkwithin a reasonable period after beginning employment. AdditionalInformation Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offercompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that supportthe personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and theirfamilies. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness andattracting & retaining top talent. Compensation Compensation forthis role is between $50,000 to $64,700. Starting pay is determinedusing various factors including but not limited to relevantfull-time teaching experience, education certifications, and tenurewith Uncommon Schools. Candidates without full-time Teachingexperience will likely have a starting salary of $50,000. BenefitsGenerous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer). Extensive,best-in-class training and development Comprehensive health,dental, and vision insurance plans pre-tax flexible spending (FSA),dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA) FinancialPlanning 403(b) retirement savings program employer match Paidleave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)Mental health and counseling support wellness benefits •A detailedlist of all benefits is located HERE . At Uncommon, we believe thata supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff,and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team thatbrings a wide range of perspectives and experiences, reflective ofthe communities we servewith over 70% of our staff identifying aspeople of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogueon important topics that shape our school culture. As an equalopportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employmentopportunities to all employees and applicants for employment andprohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regardto race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disabilitystatus, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, or any other characteristicprotected by federal, state or local laws. We also ensure thatindividuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefitsassociated with employment and are provided reasonableaccommodations for the interview process and to perform core jobfunctions. If you would like to request an accommodation, pleaseemail recruitment@uncommonschools.org.