About This Role
Teaching Spanish courses within the World Languages Department is the core of this role for an enthusiastic and capable Spanish language teacher. The ideal candidate will be highly proficient and bilingual in English and Spanish with prior teaching experience, comfortable working with high school aged students and their families.
Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare, and deliver Spanish language content to high school students at various grade levels
- Assign work, correct and grade work submitted by students
- Assess, record and report on the development, progress, attainment, and behavior of students
- Provide oral or written assessments related to individual students
- Communicate, consult and cooperate with other members of the school staff
- Advise and cooperate with the Principal, Vice Principal of Academics, and Director of Curriculum, as well as other teachers in the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching programs, and methods of teaching and assessment
- Participate in PLC (Professional Learning Communities) and all school In-Service education and training courses and meetings with school staff
- Supervise students outside of the classroom such as at lunchtime or during detention
- Depending on experience and qualifications, this position may include serving as World Languages Department Chair, helping support the department’s faculty, curriculum planning, collaboration, and communication
Requirements
- Passionate for the mission of JSerra (i.e. the integral formation of students’ faith, intellect, and character)
- Deep appreciation for the Catholic faith and a commitment to the teachings of the Church
- Strong initiative and desire to work in a highly collaborative environment
- Superior rapport with parents, students, and staff
- Ability to participate in shared decision-making in a team environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficient in using and leveraging technology
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills with students, parents, and school staff with ability to leverage verbal, written and electronic communication
- Must be fluent and comfortable in oral and written Spanish and English languages with a high-level understanding of Spanish grammar
- Proficiency in assessing student progress and maintaining accurate records via the school’s on-line grading program
- Requires proficiency and knowledge in use of Microsoft suite tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Bachelor’s degree required in Education or Spanish Language or related specialty
- Minimum 2-years prior Spanish High School Teaching Experience or equivalent teaching experience
