Spanish Language & Literature Teacher

District of Columbia International School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 63,313 - 105,575; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

District of Columbia International School in Washington, DC is seeking a full-time Spanish Language and Literature Teacher to provide IB Spanish education to high school students, with all instruction delivered in Spanish.

The role includes instructional planning, collaboration with IB coordinators, and alignment with the IB DP Language framework, while supporting the 1:1 Chromebook program and technology-enabled learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (Spanish, Latin American studies, Spanish Literature, or related field).
• Master's degree in secondary education or related content area preferred.
• Experience teaching Spanish at the secondary level strongly preferred.
• Experience delivering literature courses and teaching DP Spanish (Language A) or IB Language and Literature.
• Proficiency with multiple technology platforms (including Gmail and G-Suite).
• Experience implementing IB DP pedagogy and 1:1 Chromebook program.

Responsibilities

• Provide IB Spanish education to students during the school year, all taught in Spanish.
• Plan and deliver instruction and coordinate IB Spanish curriculum and assessments.
• Advise students through the advisory program and support the instructional program.
• Collaborate with general and special educators, coordinators, and leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

IB DP Language and Literature

Immersion instruction

IB curriculum planning

Advisory program delivery

Communication with families

Collaboration with educators

1:1 Chromebook technology integration

Gmail & G-Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Spanish or related field

Master's degree in secondary education or related area

Tools

Gmail

G-Suite

Job description

District of Columbia International School (DCI) is a public charter school serving over 1600 racially and economically diverse students in grades 6-12 across the District of Columbia. DCI aims to provide a world‑class education that empowers students to follow their passions and change the world. The education centers on an International Baccalaureate curriculum, advanced language learning in Chinese, Spanish, and French, and a culture focused on student agency supported by 1:1 technology.

Position Overview

DCI is hiring a full‑time Spanish Language and Literature Teacher. This role involves instructional and planning responsibilities for providing IB Spanish education to students during the school year, all taught in Spanish.

Salary Range

$63,113 – $105,575 (starting salary determined by education and years of relevant experience).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required (degree in Spanish, Latin American studies, Spanish Literature, or related field preferred).
• Master's Degree in secondary education or this content area preferred.
• Previous experience teaching Spanish at a secondary level strongly preferred.
• Experience teaching both literary and non‑literary texts.
• Experience delivering literature courses.
• Proficiency in using multiple technology platforms to guide instruction and communicate with students and families (including Gmail and G‑Suite).
• Experience incorporating International Baccalaureate pedagogy.
• Clear background check.

Key Qualities & Skills

• Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish.
• Past experience teaching DP Spanish (Language A), IB Language and Literature, and similar AP and Honors courses.
• Delivery of exceptional Spanish instruction through immersion methods to diverse learners.
• Curriculum planning using the IB DP Language curriculum framework.
• Ability to advise students, including teaching an advisory class using the advisory curriculum, and support other aspects of the school’s instructional program.
• Organized, responsible, and accountable in a high‑performing charter school environment.
• Proactive classroom management aligned with the school's discipline approach to maximize student engagement and learning.
• Openness to feedback and real‑time improvement.
• Interest in engaging with the IB DP, MYP, and language immersion programs.
• Professional development dedication following IB DP guidelines.
• Collaboration with general and special educators, coordinators, and leadership.
• Strong communication via various mediums with parents and students.
• Embrace and promote French, Spanish, and Chinese cultures through faculty and student activities.
• Implementation of the 1:1 Chromebook program, integrating technology into instruction.
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.

Faculty and Staff Development / Benefits

• Benefits package includes health and disability insurance and paid leave.
• Daily planning time, professional development, and reasonable class sizes.
• Appropriate technology and support for teaching duties.

DC International School is dedicated to building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural and multilingual environment.