FALL RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS

POSITION: PORTUGUESE TEACHER

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Appropriate Massachusetts Teacher Licensure.
• Bachelor's Degree with major or minor in Portuguese and/or Spanish.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, understand, and speak the Portuguese and/or Spanish language

REPORTS TO: School Principal

SUPERVISES: None

JOB GOAL:

To motivate each pupil to develop competencies, knowledge, and skills in aurally comprehending, speaking, reading and writing the Portuguese/Spanish language in accordance with each pupil's ability; to interpret to pupils the culture of the countries where Portuguese/Spanish is spoken; to discover and develop special talents of pupils in Portuguese/Spanish communication.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaches skills and knowledge in the Portuguese/Spanish language to secondary pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the School Committee and other appropriate learning activities. Modern foreign language teachers (Portuguese/Spanish) teach aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with basic instructional philosophy.
• Provides learning experiences that develop the basic communication skills, utilizing cassette recorders and other electronic equipment as appropriate.
• Provides individualized and small-group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Instructs pupils in safe operation of electronic equipment used in language instruction and makes minor adjustments and requests repairs as required.
• Develops pupil understanding and appreciation of culture of countries where Portuguese/Spanish is spoken.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Evaluates each pupil's progress in aural comprehension, speaking, reading and writing the Portuguese/Spanish language in relationship to the level being taught.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the School Department, and/or in self-selected professional growth activities such as foreign language workshops.
• All other responsibilities that are listed in the collective bargaining agreement between the Fall River Educators' Association and the Fall River School Committee.

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

In accordance with the Fall River Educators' Association contract. Continued employment is contingent on work performance, program need, and funding.

Closing Date for Applications: As indicated on webpage

The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status or active military status, mental illness, political affiliation, genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.