Media Arts Teacher – #4917 Spring Lake Park

Position Overview

The successful candidate will be an individual who:

has a strong desire to work with intermediate level school students
be familiar with assessment for learning practices as well as how to provide appropriate interventions for students
strong knowledge and skills in working with hands on project based learning
has the ability to collaborate with their colleagues to discuss instruction and assessment to meet the needs of the students
possess a sense of responsibility for the learning of all of the students
has experience with technology strongly desired.
… firmly believes:all students can and will learn, and that their learning can be directly influenced by focusing on factors over which we have control;
in the need to work interdependently with teachers, school, and district leaders throughout the system, aligning the work of adults around improving student learning by meeting the needs, interests, and aspirations of students;
in the need to work in partnership with staff to continuously improve practices to enhance student and family engagement, creating the conditions for equity, excellence and student success; and
in personalizing learning for students, meeting academic, social, and emotional needs and aspirations so that each student feels valued and has a sense of belonging, leading to academic success
Primary Responsibilities
Duties of this job include, but are not limited to: teaching students in the area of STEM using the design process / Coding and Game Design
assessing student learning and developing responses to learning
reporting and communicating to parents and families on an ongoing basis
engaging in professional development.

 

Position Overview

The successful candidate will be an individual who is committeed to equitable education of all students. She or he will have a strong background in instruction and assessment for learning practices, and will focus on ensuring the learning and achievement of each student, and will develop students’ knowledge, skills and abilities in comprehending, speaking, reading and writing a language other than English, and to develop an understanding and appreciation of the native culture of the countries where the language is the primary means of communication.

Spring Lake Park Schools firmly believes:

all students can and will learn, and that their learning can be directly influenced by focusing on factors over which we have control;
in the need to work interdependently with teachers, school, and district leaders throughout the system, aligning the work of adults around improving student learning by meeting the needs, interests, and aspirations of students;
in the need to work in partnership with staff to continuously improve practices to enhance student and family engagement, creating the conditions for equity, excellence and student success; and
in personalizing learning for students, meeting academic, social, and emotional needs and aspirations so that each student feels valued and has a sense of belonging, leading to academic success

Primary Responsibilities
Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

Teaching 7th and 8th grade Intro to Spanish and the application of literacy strategies, preferable at the Middle School level, is required.  Candidate must be a strong team player with an enthusiasm for teaching Middle School aged students.  Successful candidate will have a good understanding of Professional Learning Communities, an understanding of interdisciplinary planning and teaching, and a knowledge of how technology can enhance instruction.  A strong interest and desire to work with students of various cultural and ethnic backgrounds and academic ability levels is desired.

Preferences
We strongly prefer candidates who have exhibited excellence in collaboration with colleagues and an enthusiasm to work with students.  Preferred candidates will also have a demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning as evidenced by graduate-level work or an earned degree, as well as participation in professional organization conferences or seminars related to the content area.