Long Term Substitute Teacher- Middle School Spanish

Job Description

Job Description

Middle School Spanish Teacher- Long Term Substitute Position

School Overview

FRA is a coeducational independent school in Nashville offering pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade students a challenging educational experience within an inclusive Christian community.

Summary

Franklin Road Academy seeks a long-term substitute for a middle school Spanish teacher. The term will last from mid-August through late October/early November. The position will focus on Spanish 1 and 2. Candidates should have experience teaching and speaking in Spanish. Candidates should desire to be a part of a collaborative faculty that resonates with FRA's mission to develop leaders of integrity in an inclusive Christian community. This position requires close coordination with other grade-level teachers. The department will meet regularly to share best practices and ensure a collegial atmosphere of growth and development. Candidates for this position should have a passion for World Language and have a desire to grow as instructors and mentors of students. All teachers at FRA are advisors of groups of 8-10 students that meet 4 times per week. Teachers are encouraged to integrate themselves into the school community.

Essential Functions

The tasks, duties, and responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Follow and modify (as needed) pre-planned curriculum to meet the needs of the class through the creation of assessments of various types
• Serve as advisor for a group of 8-10 students
• Meet regularly with their department to ensure streamlined curricula, expectations, and best-practice pedagogy
• Performs general teaching tasks such as tracking attendance, assigning homework, grading assignments, giving feedback, and communicating effectively with students at all skill levels
• Maintains regularly scheduled office hours and other faculty responsibilities

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in subject area or related field
• Experience in teaching upper school students
• Experience with current software, current hardware, and computer applications

Skills, Abilities, and Attributes

• Demonstrates a passion for and expertise in teaching
• Eagerness to research and learn new technologies and bring them into the classroom
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Collaborative personality

Physical Requirements

In compliance with ADA requirements, we will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.

Additional Responsibilities

The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties, essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be all responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

All employees are expected to support the mission of Franklin Road Academy, and contribute to the overall life of the school.

As part of the hiring process, all candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment background check, which may include criminal history, employment and education verification, and a drug screening, in accordance with applicable laws. A positive drug test or any disqualifying information on the background check may result in withdrawal of a job offer.