High School Spanish Teacher

Carondelet High School; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Carondelet High School is seeking a full-time Spanish teacher for the spring term starting January 2024. Classes may range from Beginner to Advanced, with potential AP coursework.

The Modern Language Department focuses on authentic communication in Spanish, with students immersed in communicative and culturally responsive activities to develop listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. The position involves teaching five classes with two prep periods, using Schoology for learning and

Qualifications

• Native-level fluency in Spanish
• Valid California teaching credential and/or an undergraduate degree in a related field
• Open to collaboration with other teachers on curricular projects and school initiatives
• Experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to create a safe learning environment

Responsibilities

• Effectively manages instructional time and student behavior
• Plans diverse lessons that ensure student comprehension of learning outcomes
• Uses diverse assessments that demonstrate student comprehension of content
• Effectively uses Schoology as an avenue for student learning
• Records assignments in PowerSchool in a timely fashion
• Collaborates with department members and partners with colleagues to implement innovative learning opportunities
• Communicates with department chairs, academic support, personal counselors, students, and parents when students are at-risk

Skills

Spanish (native level)

Education

California teaching credential

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Carondelet High School (About us) is looking for a Full-Time Spanish teacher for the spring term starting January 2024. Classes taught could include Beginner through Advanced levels of learners. Opportunity for AP-level coursework. This position is full-time, with 5 classes and 2 prep periods. The Modern Language Department at Carondelet prepares students to communicate authentically in French, Spanish, and American Sign Language. In their Modern Language class, students are immersed in a variety of communicative and culturally responsive activities designed to develop listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills.

Responsibilities and Duties

Effectively manages instructional time and student behavior

Plans diverse lessons that ensure student comprehension of learning outcomes

Uses diverse assessments that demonstrate student comprehension of content in a variety of ways

Effectively uses Schoology as an avenue for student learning

Records assignments in PowerSchool in a timely fashion

Collaborates with department members and seeks out opportunities to partner with colleagues to implement innovative learning opportunities for students

Communicates with department chairs, academic support, personal counselors, students, and parents in a timely fashion when students are at-risk academically or personally

Cooperates with appropriate personnel (eg, Deans and Attendance officer) in enforcing school policies, rules, and regulations. This includes but is not limited to the following:

Administration/dean/counselor requests for student conference (green slips)

Faculty use of facilities

Student absence policy

Student appearance code

Student tardy policy

Participation in activities, workshops, and meetings as required

Fulfills duties and assignments in a punctual manner. This includes but is not limited to the following:

Arrival/departure on campus and to school functions as required

Faculty substitute procedure

Grades and progress reports

Notification of Main Office of departure/return during school day

Assists in maintaining a safe, clean, and friendly campus environment

Monitors appropriate student use of facilities

Monitors student behavior

Cooperates with and supports administrative initiatives

Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal and Assistant Principal

Provides appropriate instruction in specified curriculum and instructional feedback

Effectively monitors and evaluates student performance

Maintains professional standards within the educational environment

Requirements

Native-level of fluency in Spanish

Valid California teaching credential and/or an undergraduate degree in a related field

Open to collaboration with other teachers both within and outside of the department on curricular projects and school initiatives

A history of openness to creative and innovative lessons, assessment, and learning opportunities

Experience with or openness to initiatives fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a safe and welcoming learning environment