Spanish Teacher - Part Time

The purpose of the Spanish teacher is to teach the Spanish language, culture and literature so that students further develop their skills, expand their vocabulary, and are able to read, write, and speak Spanish fluently.

Values

The core values of Divine Savior Academy are the following:

• Walk with God: I follow Jesus in all areas of my life and am active in a Christian community.

• Lead with a servant's heart: I find ways to positively influence and help those around me. 

• Thrive through cooperation: I choose to work with others towards a common goal, so we can go further together.

• Practice a growth mindset: I see my challenges as opportunities to learn and believe I can improve over time.

• Live boldly and confidently: I trust God has a good plan for me, so I take big chances and try new things.

Duties

• Teaches Spanish classes from K3 - 8 grade in a way that maximizes student learning 

  • Plans for and teaches all assigned classes

  • Incorporates all domains of language and Hispanic culture into the curriculum

  • Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals

  • Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicates these objectives to students.

  • Employs a variety of teaching and learning strategies in order to reach all students.

  • Encourages the development of productive skills through appropriate assignments. 

  • Contributes to the development and selection of instructional materials as relevant to course objectives. 

  • Strives to implement by instruction and action the philosophy of education of DSA and instructional goals and objectives.

• Evaluates student learning

  • Establishes adequate learning outcomes for courses

  • Evaluates student performance fairly and consistently

  • Returns student work promptly to promote maximum learning

  • Maintains accurate and updated records of students

• Supports school policies and procedures

  • Develops, updates, and shares course syllabi for all assigned sections in accordance with school policies.

  • Maintains confidentiality of student information.

  • Substitutes for other teachers within the school in case of an absence.

  • Records and provides attendance

  • Maintains updated lesson plans on Planbook

  • Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.

• Participates in School, Level and Department Activities

  • Participates in meeting and events required by the school, level and department administrators (examples include faculty meetings, leveled meeting, PLCs and staff development courses)

  • Serves in school, level, and department committees as assigned.

  • Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from school, division, and program administrators. 

  • Supports both part-time and full-time colleagues.

  • Contributes to program and division curriculum development processes. 

  • Participates in graduation and awards ceremonies

  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff and administrators as an individual or as a part of a team.

• Supports and assists the World Languages Department by

  • Promoting interest in the Spanish Language and culture as well as in other world languages

  • Assists in the planning and implementing of international cultural activities on campus

  • Coordinates and assists language enrichment activities to further promote the international focus of the department

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Hold Spanish K-12 certification or is willing to participate in a program to complete the requirements for certification within a specified time period

• Computer literacy, proficiency in word processing, creating and using a spreadsheet, e-mailing, and accessing the Internet

• Has evidence of adequate preparation, background, or experience as determined by the school administrator

• Able to work with a culturally diverse population

• Team player

• Punctual

• Tactful and courteous

• Exemplary Christian role model who lets his or her “light shine”

• Must align with our Statement of Faith and Staff Lifestyle Agreement

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time

• Ability to use hands and arms

• Must be able to see and hear and speak frequently.

• Ability to use repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding

• Must be able to occasionally walk in the facility

• Ability to occasionally handle average-weight objects up to 10-15 pounds 

Reports to:

• Principal