Position: 0.4 Armenian World Language Teacher

Position Type: Part-time

Location: Watertown High School

Reports to: Principal, World Languages Director 

Affiliation: Watertown Educators Association Unit A

Salary range: As determined by Salary Schedule, Unit A

 

Summary:

Watertown Public Schools seeks outstanding applicants for the position of Armenian Teacher. It is a part-time position at Watertown High School. 

 

Working under the general supervision of the K-12 World Language Coordinator, as well as building administration, the successful candidate will plan and teach Armenian classes. They will work collaboratively with members of the department and the school to support student learning and growth. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The preferred candidate will be prepared to teach Armenian and should be engaging and provide rigorous instruction for language development and access to content.
• A passionate language teacher, the candidate should have strong academic knowledge and facility with a World Languages curriculum for Armenian. The candidate should fulfill the WHS mission of teaching students to communicate effectively and thoughtfully, justify their reasoning, and consider multiple perspectives.
• As Watertown is committed to the practice of teaching world languages for proficiency, the candidate should have a strong background in the ACTFL proficiency guidelines and current Massachusetts Standards for teaching a world language.
• The candidate should possess good communication and interpersonal skills in order to have an ongoing collaboration with core academic teachers and provide MLs with sheltered instruction and other effective strategies in their classrooms as well as other people’s classrooms. They should work effectively and creatively with colleagues.
• The candidate would communicate with parents as required, and as appropriate. S/he should have experience working with and/or teaching high school students; an understanding of the needs of students at this age; a collaborative work ethic; and a commitment to inclusive pedagogy. Proficient use of email, spreadsheets, Google Docs, etc. for department communication and file sharing is required.
• Plan and provide high-quality instruction in history and social studies aligned with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Curriculum Frameworks
• Create engaging, standards-based lessons that promote historical inquiry, analysis of primary and secondary sources, and critical thinking
• Develop and implement a program of study that meets the diverse needs, interests, and abilities of students
• Assess student learning and use data to inform instruction and support student growth
• Establish a positive, structured classroom environment that promotes respectful discourse and student engagement
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet the varying needs of learners
• Maintain appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect, and safety
• Collaborate with colleagues, counselors, and administration to support student success
• Communicate effectively with families regarding student progress and classroom expectations
• Participate in team meetings, professional development, and ongoing curriculum planning
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and attendance
• Administer assessments in accordance with district and state guidelines
• The successful candidate will invest in the life of the school by participating in professional development such as faculty and department meetings, as required. Demonstrated professional behavior, including discretion, judgment, and integrity as well as effective interaction with a diverse population of students and faculty, is essential.  

 

Core Competencies: Using the Massachusetts Model System for Educators Rubric, priority skills and abilities that all Watertown Public School teachers should possess:

• Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment: (Subject Matter Knowledge, Well-Structured Lessons, Curriculum and Planning Indicator, Child and Adolescent Development)
• Demonstrates mastery of and enthusiasm for the content area and the pedagogy it requires
• Can convey a grasp of child development and how students learn
• Designs effective and rigorous standards based units of instruction consisting of well-structured lessons with measurable outcomes.
• Familiarity with any or all of the following programs preferred: Fundations, Wit & Wisdom, Eureka2, and responsive classroom
• Teaching All Students: (Meeting Diverse Needs, Student Engagement, Safe Learning Environment)
• Uses instructional practices that are likely to challenge, motivate, and engage all students and facilitate equitable, active student participation
• Builds a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the class community
• Cultural Proficiency:
• Actively creates and maintains an environment in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected
• Family and Community Engagement: (Parent/Family Engagement)
• Engages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning
• Professional Reflection & Collaboration 
• Professional Culture: (Reflective Practice, Professional Collaboration)
• Regularly reflects on practice, seeks and responds to feedback, and demonstrates self-awareness and commitment to continuous learning and development
• Seeks to participate in and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.

Qualifications Required:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Appropriate MA DESE certification for World Language.
• All prospective employees must be able to clear the required background checks.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, families, and colleagues
• Experience teaching high school
• Familiarity with culturally responsive teaching practices and diverse learning needs
• Experience with data-informed instruction and curriculum development

 

 

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer
Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.