High School Spanish Instructor

Madison-Ridgeland Academy; Madison (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison-Ridgeland Academy in Madison, MS is seeking a High School Spanish Instructor to join our professional staff. The contract, exempt salaried position reports to the High School Principal and is hired by the Associate Head of School.

The candidate will develop and deliver Spanish curriculum, assess student progress, and collaborate with colleagues to advance the school’s mission. Candidates should hold a 4-year degree and teaching certification, and be committed to a Christian foundation in

Qualifications

• Mississippi Association of Independent School issued Teacher’s Certification in area of assignment.
• Bachelor’s degree in education and/or equivalent required subject hours.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the school system’s effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing directives.
• Establish and adjust course outlines and objectives by following curriculum guidelines and school goals; modifying plans on the basis of student diagnostic and assessment procedures.
• Convey information to students by using language concepts, examples, demonstrations, and teaching aids through such best practices utilizing the integration of technology with subject matter.
• Complete educational requirements by scheduling and assigning instructional activities; following up on results.
• Assess student learning by preparing, administering, and scoring tests; reviewing and correcting assignments; eliciting student questions and responses; evaluating application of learning to classroom project results.
• Maintain student-learning results by providing instructional feedback; coaching; counseling and disciplining students; planning, monitoring, and appraising learning results.
• Maintain records by documenting learning accomplishments, attendance, and behavior.
• Guide students’ personal and social development by establishing rules and procedures for administrative matters, student verbal participation, and student movement within the classroom, between classrooms, and within the school building.
• Help parents by providing academic information; suggesting available educational and social resources; addressing parents’ concerns; answering questions and requests.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish educational results
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal

Skills

Spanish instruction

Curriculum development

Education

Mississippi Association of Independent School issued Teacher’s Certification

Bachelor’s degree in education

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Madison Ridgeland Academy - Madison, MS 39110

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage: None

Job Category: Professional Services

Mission: Educating the mind, body, and spirit

Vision: MRA is a college preparatory school with a Christian foundation committed to educating each student’s mind, body, and spirit

Job summary: High School Spanish Instructor

Hired by: Associate Head of School

Responsible to: High School Principal

Evaluated: An annual written evaluation is provided by the Secondary School Administration, which includes the High School Principal and the Director of Teaching & Learning.

Type of position: This is a contracted, exempt employee that is paid on a salaried basis.

Employee Profile:

Spiritually, the employee shall possess characteristics that reflect: A strong clear Christian testimony

• A mature, godly spirit
• A person of faith and prayer

Personally, the employee’s life shall reflect:

• A lifestyle of biblical integrity
• A spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility, and responsiveness
• The ability to listen and respond to counsel

Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the school system’s effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; implementing directives
• Establish and adjust course outlines and objectives by following curriculum guidelines and school goals; modifying plans on the basis of student diagnostic and assessment procedures
• Convey information to students by using language concepts, examples, demonstrations, and teaching aids through such best practices utilizing the integration of technology with subject matter
• Complete educational requirements by scheduling and assigning instructional activities; following up on results
• Assess student learning by preparing, administering, and scoring tests; reviewing and correcting assignments; eliciting student questions and responses; evaluating application of learning to classroom project results
• Maintain student-learning results by providing instructional feedback; coaching; counseling and disciplining students; planning, monitoring, and appraising learning results
• Maintain records by documenting learning accomplishments, attendance, and behavior
• Guide students’ personal and social development by establishing rules and procedures for administrative matters, student verbal participation, and student movement within the classroom, between classrooms, and within the school building
• Help parents by providing academic information; suggesting available educational and social resources; addressing parents’ concerns; answering questions and requests
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish educational results
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal

QualificationsQualifications

• Mississippi Association of Independent School issued Teacher’s Certification in area of assignment
• Bachelor’s degree in education and/or equivalent required subject hours

Physical, Environmental and Mental Requirements

• Regularly standing and walking around the classroom lecturing and monitoring students
• Regularly sitting at the computer requiring repetitive finger motion and manual dexterity
• Close visual acuity required for viewing a computer monitor, preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing and reading
• Hearing – ability to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction
• Talking – expressing ideas by means of the spoken word to convey instructions to students, parents, and other workers
• Ability to communicate effectively, even in stressful situations
• Primarily inside, classroom environment
• Occasional lifting of 5 to 20 pounds
• Subject to frequent interruptions and frequent deadlines