Benjamin Franklin High School seeks to immediately hire a temporary, full-time Spanish teacher from October through December 2026. Salary will be determined by placement on the salary schedule (degree and years of experience).

Interested applicants should send resume and cover letter to resumes@bfhsla.org. Applications will be considered immediately and until the position is filled. The qualified applicant will demonstrate experience teaching upper-level Spanish courses.

Professional Expectations

● Professional development - show initiative in increasing present skills and learning new ones.

● Dependability - on time and on task throughout the day, and complete tasks promptly.

● Cooperativeness - positive attitude with others; cooperative and helpful with co-workers; foster an open and trusting work environment.

● Professionalism - maintain appropriate boundaries with students; dress appropriately; maintain confidentiality; use appropriate channels of communication to express concerns; accept responsibility.

● Adaptability - accept and apply constructive feedback; demonstrate flexibility to meet new needs or challenges, and to incorporate new ideas; suggest better ways to do things.

● Communication skills - respond promptly to phone and email messages; communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents; listen carefully and ask questions when needed; clear and accurate verbal and written communication.

● Decision-making/problem-solving - make sound and timely decisions by analyzing facts; reach logical conclusions by the use of foresight and planning; independent, but seek help from the right source when appropriate; prompt response to safety and security concerns.

● Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - demonstrate in personal actions and decision-making, and in interactions with colleagues and students, the ability to create, promote, and maintain a safe and positive environment for all students and employees, regardless of race, religion, religious belief, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, and socio-economic status; call out violations of the DEI policy when encountered.

● Service to Franklin - act as an ambassador in any setting, supporting both the school’s mission and handbooks; support students in both the context of the job and involvement in their extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.

Job-Specific Expectations

● Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.

● Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.

● Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.

● Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.

● Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.

● Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.

● Provide appropriate and timely feedback on work.

● Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.

● Maintain accurate, timely, and complete records of students' progress and development.

● Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations.

● Prepare required reports on students and activities.

● Participate in department, school, and parent meetings.

● Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.

● Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

● Prepare classroom for class activities.

● Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.

● Observe and evaluate students' performance and development.

● Assign and grade classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.

Benjamin Franklin High School does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, genetic information, marital status or association with a protected individual.