Jobs: German position, Washburn Rural HS, Washburn, Kansas

Auburn Washburn USD 437, has a German opening, grades 9-12.  Interested
applicants can visit and apply through our website, www.usd437.net.  The
position will be at Washburn Rural High School and they can contact Debbi
Williams for more information.  willideb@usd437.net or             785-339-4037      .  

Start date would be 8/2/2012.



Auburn-Washburn USD #437 Job Description

Job Title: Teacher, Foreign Language, High School 
Job Code: 2835

Reports To: Principal

Summary

Auburn-Washburn foreign language teachers demonstrate a commitment to
learning for all students by maintaining organized, child-centered
classrooms, by presenting content-rich and standards-based lessons and
activities, by meeting individual needs through the use of assessments and
data, and by using a variety of instructional strategies that are reflective
of current best practices and research. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaches skills and knowledge in foreign language instruction to secondary
pupils. Teaches aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing
• Evaluates each pupil’s progress in aural comprehension, speaking, reading,
and writing the foreign language
• Provides learning experiences using tape recorders and other electronic
equipment
• Instructs pupils in safe operation of electronic equipment. Makes minor
adjustments and requests repairs as needed
• Assists students in develops pupil understanding and appreciation of
culture of countries where the studied language is spoken
• Modifies teaching to meet individual student needs
• Communicates high expectations to all learners
• Seeks, listens, and responds appropriately to suggestions, requests, and
concerns
• Incorporates use of appropriate technology
• Effectively implements the district-adopted curriculum
• Develops lesson plans by incorporating effective lesson design
• Uses a variety of research-based instructional practices and current
resources that support instructional goals and student needs
• Models and facilitates higher-order thinking, problem solving, creativity,
and flexibility
• Routinely integrates a variety of informal and formal assessments into
instruction
• Uses a variety of data in making instructional decisions
• Makes students aware of assessment standards/learner expectations
• Assists students in developing self-assessment skills
• Maintains up-to-date records of student progress
• Creates a positive, inviting, and safe learning environment
• Develops, models, and practices procedures and routines
• Communicates realistic and consistent expectations for student behavior
and applies appropriate consequences
• Demonstrates conflict resolutions skills
• Models enthusiasm for learning and teaching
• Treats students, patrons, and colleagues with dignity and respect
• Maintains confidentiality
• Uses monitoring techniques to facilitate learning
• Demonstrates knowledge of how subject matter/disciplines are integrated
• Demonstrates how subject matter is organized
• Communicates effectively and promotes positive interpersonal relationships
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and
attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing
program
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve
effective participation in activities and learning experiences
• Plans and delivers a program that includes demonstrations, lectures,
discussions, and hands-on activities
• Selects and requests instructional materials
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned
working day
• Oversees assigned budgets
• Supports the District’s educational mission for all students and
implements all Board regulations and policies in a fair and equitable manner
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the
superintendent or designee may assign

Items for application

1. Letter of Interest – Why you are interested in a position in USD 437
2. Completed application (Official transcripts will be required upon
employment)
3. Three letters of reference
4. Resume
5. Copy of current teaching/administrative certificate
6. You may include additional information which you feel further supports
your candidacy

Supervises

Staff members designated by the Board of Education, superintendent, or
immediate supervisor

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative
of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

Certificates/Licenses/Endorsements/Registrations

Kansas teaching license required
Required endorsements

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree required
Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general educational reports,
professional journals, technical procedures, and regulations. Ability to
effectively present information and respond to questions from groups and
individuals. Ability to write clearly; keep detailed records; effectively
produce reports, letters, and memoranda; and to carry out complex tasks.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.