SY24-25 PER SESSION VACANCY NOTICE # 1476: Teacher - Spanish for Heritage Speakers (Division of Multilingual Learners)

(CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AVAILABILITY AND PROGRAMMATIC APPROVAL; this position is subject to budget approval and availability and may be withdrawn at any time)

 

POSITION:                    

Spanish for Heritage Speakers:  Teacher 

Multiple positions available 

Division of Multilingual Learners 
  

LOCATION:                  

School location as well as online platforms  

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:            

• New York City Department of Education licensed and appointed secondary teacher: World Languages/LOTE                                                                                                              

SELECTION CRITERIA:   

• Reading, writing, and oral proficiency in Spanish or Mandarin 

• Attended Spring 2024 DML Expert Series Accelerating Learning for Heritage Speakers: From Theory to Practice 

• Three (3) years of satisfactory professional experience   

• Implementing a culturally- and linguistically-responsive Spanish or Mandarin for Heritage Speakers course in Fall 2024 

• Skilled at building community among students 

• Good organizational and administrative skills, including ability to meet deadlines 

• Proficient in using digital tools (e.g. Google Docs, Google Classroom, Zoom, Google Meet) 

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills 

 

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:             

Per session personnel will perform the following tasks under the direction of the project supervisor:   

• Plans lessons and units grounded in the curriculum provided by DML 

• Create instructional resources for other NYCPS World Language teachers implementing Heritage Speakers courses 

• Attends monthly collaborative learning sessions with other schools implementing Heritage Speakers programs in 2024-2025. 

• Regularly provide qualitative data and feedback through student surveys, student work, reflection activities, and discussions for inquiry cycle 

• Collaboratively plans for systems and structures to provide a safe, effective, student-centered learning environment that fosters heritage speakers’ curiosity and leadership 

• Prepares for, administers, and reviews results data from student proficiency assessments in Spring 2024 

• Communicates updates and evidence on planning to DML and expert consultants 

• Additional responsibilities as needed 

 

WORK SCHEDULE:     

HOURS UP TO, BUT NOT LIMITED TO APPROXIMATELY 30 hours per teacher 

• July 2024-June 2025 

 

Hours up to, but not limited to the approximate number of hours listed. Additional hours may be granted upon the approval of the hiring manager.

 

SALARY:

Per Session rates as per the relevant union/organization of the advertised title (Collective Bargaining Agreement). Contingent upon funding availability and programmatic approval.

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Send application: OP 175, copy of resume and cover letter to DML@schools.nyc.gov with a copy to JSchimmel@schools.nyc.gov.

 

PLEASE INCLUDE THE ABOVE CIRCULAR NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION

 

If you have any questions about this activity, please e-mail DML at DivisionofMultilingualLearners@schools.nyc.gov.

 

Please visit the New York City Department of Education website for more information on per session opportunities: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/careers/other-jobs-in-schools/per-session-jobs