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Rochester City School District
2026-2027 Teacher-Foreign Language Spanish
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What they do
A Bilingual, ESL, or Language Teacher teaches foreign languages to students in elementary to secondary schools. This includes English as a second language. Common foreign languages which are taught are Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, German, Dutch, Russian, Mandarin, and Arabic.
$69,195 / year median in New York
+6% projected growth
Job Description
To help students learn subject matter and/or skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able and responsible men and women. Bachelors degree for provisional certification and appropriate additional graduate work for permanent certification. Must be eligible for or in possession of New York State Teaching Certificate in subject area. Plans an instruction program that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students. Creates an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of students. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students. Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives. Evaluates the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required Diagnoses the learning abilities and disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of District specialists as required. Counsels with colleagues, students and parents on a regular basis and works cooperatively with staff, superiors and community. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and develops reasonable rules of behavior and procedure and maintains order in a fair and just manner. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence. Attends meetings and serves on staff committees as appropriate. Follows State Education Departments regulations.