Description

Position Description: Full-time Spanish teacher

Reports to: Language Acquisition Department Chair, Dean of Academics, Principal

Mission: St. Edward High School educates the hearts and minds of a diverse group of young men to have the competence to see and the courage to act as men of hope and faith for the transformation of the world.

We Believe In:

• Faith: Formation of young men in the Holy Cross tradition
• Excellence: An ongoing commitment to excellence in academics and co-curricular programs
• Relationships: A welcoming, family-oriented school community that fosters relationships
• Servant Leadership: A Christ-like commitment to genuine leadership through service to others

Goals: St. Edward High School, an International Baccalaureate World School, encourages students to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners with international awareness.

Duties:

• Teaches full-time, including five periods (60-minutes on a rotating schedule), and an advisory group
• Follows course objectives of the St. Edward curriculum based on the International Baccalaureate’s Middle Years Programme standards
• Works collaboratively with fellow teachers to design and deliver authentic instruction and assessment of Spanish skills
• Maintains classroom control and pupil behavior, allowing everyone the opportunity to learn
• Works directly with team teachers to provide assistance and support for struggling students in second language acquisition
• Communicates with counselors, learning professionals, parents, and students to maintain a positive learning experience and identify any problems or difficulties
• Communicates with parents and students by posting lesson plans and grades regularly, based on contract specifications
• Maintains flexible hours within contract specifications, providing time before or after school for additional help, individualized instruction, mentoring, or guidance in independent projects
• Supervises or moderates extracurricular activities, such as Spanish Club, as assigned
• Participates in other department and community activities related to outreach, admissions, and the like

Requirements

Qualifications:

• State of Ohio license in Spanish or non-tax teaching certificate
• Spoken and written fluency in Spanish
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Proven teaching or instructional experience