Spanish Teacher- Grades 9-12

Purpose:

The main role of the Spanish Teacher is to develop student proficiency in the target language through meaningful and engaging activities accessible to all students.  By providing quality instruction reflective of current best practices- students will demonstrate growth in interpersonal- interpretive and interpersonal skills and will develop intercultural awareness and appreciation as globally-minded citizens.

Education/Experience Requirements:

A successful candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree in education and a teaching license. They must be literate and fluent in Spanish - Advanced Low proficiency or above. In addition- any candidate that possesses a master`s degree could have the opportunity to teach dual enrollment courses. 

Skills:

Effective written and verbal communication skills- excellent teaching skills- interpersonal relations skills- time management and organizational skills- administrative skills- problem-solving skills- research skills- and extensive knowledge of various teaching materials. He/she must also be compassionate- patient- observant- detail-oriented- creative and think outside the box.

Specific work elements:

• Understands and pursues the use of best practices and key concepts within world-language instruction including comprehensible input- language acquisition vs. language learning- task-based communicative activities- TL use in class instruction- the 5 C`s- and ACTFL`s Proficiency Guidelines and descriptors.
• Encourages students to listen actively- speak often- and take risks while acquiring the language.
• Embraces the idea that errors are an expected part of acquiring language and builds in opportunities for feedback- reflection- and goal setting while explicitly modeling a growth mindset.  
• Utilizes relationships and social-emotional strategies to address student fears and obstacles in language learning.
• Exposes students to a diverse set of perspectives and practices from the target culture and beyond.
• Values the role of goal-setting- feedback- and reflection in language acquisition and implements these strategies to encourage resilience and student ownership of learning.
• Leverages authentic resources- technology- organizations- and programs to connect students to Spanish-speaking communities locally- nationally- and globally- and to provide real-world contexts to practice their language skills.

For more information about the Basehor-Linwood USD 458 School District and employee benefits- please visit our website at www.usd458.org.

Basehor-Linwood Unified School District 458 serves students and families in a 90 square mile area of southern Leavenworth County, Kansas. We currently have 8 district attendance centers. Our Early Learning Center for Childcare and Pre-K opened for the 2020-21 school year in August. K-5 buildings are located in Bonner Springs, Basehor and the Glenwood Ridge subdivision. A new K-5 building, located in Basehor, opened in the Fall 2021. Students in grades 6, 7 and 8 attend Basehor-Linwood Middle School in Basehor, near the center of the district. Basehor-Linwood High School, located in Basehor, is a 5A school, serving students in grades 9 through 12. 

BLHS was named a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School. In addition, the district operates Basehor-Linwood Virtual School, an internet-based school serving approximately 250 K-12 students statewide instructed by Basehor-Linwood teachers.

Special Education services are provided by the Tonganoxie/Basehor-Linwood Special Education Cooperative located in Basehor.

USD 458 is part of a vibrant, growing suburban area with expanding student population and tax base. The mission of USD 458 is to serve all students developing and reaching their potential. https://www.usd458.org

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