Spanish Language Teacher, SY 25-26 Washington, D.C.

DC International School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 63,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

DC International School is seeking a full-time Spanish Language Teacher to deliver IB Spanish education. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree, experience teaching Spanish, and the ability to engage diverse learners through immersive methods. This role plays a vital part in providing a world-class education and embracing a multicultural teaching environment.

Benefits

Health and disability insurance

Paid leave

Daily planning time

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required; Master's preferred.
• Experience teaching Spanish in MYP/DP is strongly preferred.
• Ability to engage in the IB curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Provide IB Spanish education with immersion methods.
• Plan curriculum and lessons to integrate IB Spanish frameworks.
• Advise students and support school’s instructional program.

Skills

Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to manage classroom learning environment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in secondary education

Tools

G-Suite tools

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 from across the District of Columbia. We aim to provide our students with a world-class education that empowers them to follow their passions and change the world. DCI’s 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 Teacher. This teaching position entails instructional and planning responsibilities for providing IB Spanish education to students at DCI during the school year. Depending on the level of the language course, this content will be partially or completely taught in Spanish.

Salary Range: $63,113 - $105,575 (Starting salary is determined by education and years of relevant experience)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• A Master's Degree in secondary education or this content area is preferred.
• Previous experience teaching in this content area is strongly preferred.
• Ability to use multiple technology platforms to guide instruction and communicate with students and families and proficiency with communicating using G-Suite tools, including Gmail, is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Clear a background check.

Key Qualities & Skills:

• Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish.
• Past experience teaching MYP/DP Spanish(Language A or B), [Specific Courses], and similar AP and Honors courses.
• Deliver exceptional Spanish instruction, through immersion methods, to diverse learners.
• Plan curriculum using a deep understanding of, and integration with, the IB DP Language curriculum framework.
• Interest and desire to engage in the IB MYP/DP and language immersion.
• Plan lessons using a deep understanding of, and integration with, the IB Spanish Education curriculum framework.
• Deliver exceptional Spanish instruction, through immersion methods, to diverse learners in a culturally responsive manner.
• Advise students, including teaching an advisory class using our advisory curriculum, and support other aspects of the school’s instructional program.
• Ability to handle the intensity required to work in a high-performing charter school, and remain organized, responsible, and accountable.
• Ability to proactively manage the classroom learning environment in accordance with the school’s discipline approach to maximize student engagement and learning.
• Ability to accept and implement feedback received for real-time improvement.
• Interest and desire to engage in the IB MYP/DP and language immersion.
• Embrace professional development through attending coaching meetings, school/content-based sessions, and external development opportunities to deliver instruction at a high level.
• Collaborate with general and special educators, coordinators, and leadership.
• High degree of communication through a variety of mediums with parents and students.
• Embrace French, Spanish, and Chinese cultures by leading and participating in cultural activities for faculty and students.
• Ensure that our 1:1 Chromebooks program is implemented effectively for students by infusing technology into instruction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Faculty and Staff Development/Benefits: DCI is committed to the principles of servant leadership and to providing faculty and staff with the resources and training they need to provide an excellent education experience for every student and family.

• We have a benefits package that includes health and disability insurance and paid leave.
• We offer teachers daily planning time, professional development, and reasonable class sizes.
• Teachers and staff have the appropriate technology and support to do their work .

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

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