Spanish Teacher

High School Spanish Teacher

Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in the subject area of Spanish.
• A Master’s degree in the subject area of Spanish or Education desirable.
• NJ Teacher Certification and/or prior secondary school teaching experience desirable.
• Possess excellent knowledge and understanding of a broad base of language skills and content, especially Advanced Placement levels.
• Develops students' fluency in Spanish through engaging instruction that integrates vocabulary, grammar, conversation, storytelling, and culture.
• Delivers high-quality, interactive instruction in a supportive, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment that encourages active participation, collaboration, and real-world language application.
• Demonstrates effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; understands the developmental needs of adolescent learners; and exhibits flexibility, enthusiasm, and a passion for language acquisition and cultural education.
• Is willing to be involved with students in an extracurricular capacity such as coach/club moderator.
• Demonstrates proficiency in relevant computer and software applications.
• Demonstrates the ability to confer with parents and students in a cooperative effort to understand the student and to encourage progress.

Functions of the Job: 

• Understand the mission of the school and promote the Augustinian values of VERITAS (Truth), UNITAS (Unity), and CARITAS (Love)  
• Displays the highest level of ethical and professional behavior and standards.
• Support for the school’s Inclusion Initiative.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments that are in accordance with established procedures and facilitate active learning.
• Encourage the development of problem-solving, logical reasoning, and critical and flexible thinking skills.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Incorporate a variety of strategies to teach, assess, and promote effective learning
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Provide appropriate and timely feedback on work.
• Observe, encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use the information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Participate in department, division, school, and parent meetings.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Interact with students in an extracurricular capacity such as coach/club moderator.
• Be flexible and energetic.