TX: Spanish & Linguistics Teacher - BASIS Cedar Park [24-25 SY]
Company: Basis Ed
Location: Cedar Park
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
BASIS Cedar Park is seeking a Spanish & Linguistics Teacher to
join our bright, passionate team for the 2024-2025 School Year!We
Are Nationally RankedBASIS Curriculum Schools have been
consistently ranked among the best schools in the United States. It
is a reflection of the quality of the BASIS Curriculum, dedication
of our expert educators, and hard work of incredible students. Our
schools offer students an education that prepares them according to
the highest, most rigorous international standards.Our teachers are
part of one of the nations most collaborative and professional
learning communities. All of our schools use the acclaimed BASIS
Charter School Curriculum. At the same time, our teachers are given
the autonomy and academic freedom to teach in the manner that suits
them. They choose how best to create dynamic lessons that foster
student enthusiasm for new ideas and high-level learning. They help
guide students to reach their greatest potential while preparing
them for the demands of higher education, a rewarding career, and
global citizenship. BASIS Charter School teachers spend their time
teaching engaged students and teaming up with fellow educators -
creating an intellectual, inspiring, supportive, and collegial
school community.Position SummaryThe role of the English Subject
Expert Teacher (SET) is to ensure the day-to-day exceptional
education of students by preparing and facilitating subject
specific lesson plans. Subject Expert Teachers implement the
established BASIS Curriculum while tailoring specific topics to
integrate their knowledge and passion for the subject.SPANISH 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION:This is a first-year Spanish course with equal
emphasis on the three major modes of communication: interpretive
(reading and listening), interpersonal (writing and speaking), and
presentational (writing and speaking). Students will acquire
knowledge in Spanish by continually increasing their vocabulary,
grammar, and use of idiomatic expressions. Students will learn to
write short sentences in the present tense on various topics.
Students will describe, ask and answer questions, engage in simple
conversations, and carry out simple realistic functions to
communicate in the target language.LINGUISTICS COURSE
DESCRIPTION:In this course, students will learn linguistics, or the
scientific study of language. Linguists use the scientific method
to discover the underlying structure of language, similarities and
differences between the worlds languages, and how language is
created and processed by the human mind. Throughout the span of the
course, students will investigate the structure of several world
languages; however, the course will give particular emphasis to
Mandarin, Latin, Spanish, and French preparing students to choose a
foreign language in 8th grade. In each unit, students will use data
from these languages to investigate a different subdomain of
linguistics. Thus, this course will build a strong foundational
understanding of language, not only of English but foreign
languages as well, making students better prepared for foreign
language study the following year.Essential Functions:Preparing and
facilitating subject and grade specific lesson plansProviding
subject instruction on a higher level than grade-standard in an
interactive learning environment to achieve exceptional results for
all studentsImplementing the BASIS Curriculum by designing
effective and creative lessons and assessments to ensure students'
education is internationally competitiveManaging student behavior
to foster academic achievement, personal responsibility, intellect,
individuality, and respect in all studentsParticipating in
extracurricular programs, such as clubs and sportsSubstituting/
duty coverage as neededOccasionally represent BASIS Ed Texas at
designated school wide community events outside of typical school
hoursSupervising individual students and/or groups of studentsOther
duties as assignedReasonable Accommodations StatementTo perform
this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.Position Qualifications:Eligible for hire
in Texas Public SchoolsHas deep knowledge of subject taughtAbility
to differentiate instructionAbility to create positive classroom
community and build relationships with studentsAble to engage
students in rigorous content and well-planned, well-paced
lessonsHas excitement, joy and passion for teaching kids and
personal development/learningOpen to feedback and continuous
growthHas a strong work ethic and do whatever it takes mind
setRequired Education: Bachelors degree in Spanish or related
subject from an accredited college or university. Ability to obtain
and maintain Department of Public Safety (DPS) clearance.Computer
Skills: Microsoft Office SuitePreferred Education: Masters degree
from an accredited college or university in Spanish or related
subject.Preferred Experience: 2+ years teaching/education
experienceComputer Skills: Microsoft Office SuiteAdditional Job
Information:Benefits and Salary: Starting Teacher Salary is $41,000
and is negotiable dependent on education and experience. BASIS Ed
offers a comprehensive benefits package.Notice of
Non-Discrimination: In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act
of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,
the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act and applicable state
law, BASIS* does not discriminate on the basis of actual or
perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age,
disability, gender identity or expression, or any other
classification protected by law in any of its business activities,
including its educational programs and activities which comply
fully with the requirements of state and federal law and Title IX.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries
regarding BASIS non-discrimination policies: Beverly Traver,
Compliance and Equity Investigator, BASIS Educational Group, LLC.,
7975 N. Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, (480) 289-2088.*As used in
this policy, the term 'BASIS' refers to: BASIS Educational Group,
LLC, BASIS Charter Schools, Inc., BTX Schools, Inc., BDC, A Public
School, Inc., BBR Schools, Inc., and all affiliated entities.by
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