High School Spanish Teacher

Job Description

DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN
Notre Dame High School, Easton
Position Description

Job Title: Spanish Teacher; Levels 1-3
FLSA: Exempt
Job Status: Full-Time
Reporting Functions: Reports to the Principal

Job Function: The teacher actively instructs high school students, to develop their knowledge, skills, and abilities in comprehending, speaking, reading, and writing in the Spanish language, and to develop an understanding and appreciation of the native culture of the countries where the language is the primary means of communication.

****NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A TEACHER APPLICATION, COVER LETTER, AND RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Provide academic subject instruction by preparing lesson plans, activities, projects, and assignments for the 2024-2025 school year. Identify materials needed to implement class activities/projects.

- Teaches knowledge and skills in the Spanish language, including comprehension, grammar and syntax, sentence and paragraph structure, composition, vocabulary and proper word usage, colloquialisms, communication, and translation of literature.

- Develops students understanding and appreciation of the cultures and mores of countries where the language is the predominant or a major means of communication.

- Evaluate student performances in class and on tests and provide feedback. Maintains fair, accurate, and timely grading policies, procedures, and attendance. Grades papers, assignments, and assessments promptly and accurately.

- Demonstrates knowledge of the prescribed curriculum, current educational research, and technological tools to address student learning styles and achieve meaningful and measurable outcomes in accordance with the designed lesson plan.

- Organizes daily class time so that instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time; develops weekly lessons with the appropriate instructional materials; provides appropriate, detailed instructions/plans for a substitute teacher in the event of absence.

- Maintains and engages in professional growth, adheres to professional standards, and demonstrates professional ethics, sound judgment, and leadership. Cooperates and collaborates with other staff members in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.

- Communicate with students and parents on a regular basis about schedules, assignments, events, and individual student needs. Meet with parents during parent-teacher conferences throughout the school year. Regularly checks email and updates web pages as required through the technology system provided by the school.

- Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge to provide an effective educational foundation in accordance with their abilities.

- Evaluate each student's progress; keep appropriate records; prepare, administer, score, and record results of tests in evaluating student progress; prepare progress reports and report cards.

- Actively supervises students in hallways before, after, and between classes, in the cafeteria, in bus areas, and at special events, ensuring safety and security. Rotates with staff on student arrival and dismissal.

- Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters including social media and online platforms. Follow all Allentown Diocese policies as per the teacher's handbook.

- Actively establishes and maintains appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe, orderly, effective, and productive environment. Upholds Notre Dame High School's discipline procedures.

- Maintains an orderly classroom stocked with appropriate supplies.

- Attends all required in-service training meetings and workshops. Attends and participates in faculty meetings.

- Actively be involved in the school community. Attend school events, activities, fundraisers, etc.

- Any other duties assigned by the Principal.

Educational Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Education, Spanish, or related field.

- PA teaching certification preferred.

Other Requirements:

- Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church regarding matters of faith and morals.

- Must communicate effectively with parents, students, and co-workers in a positive and enthusiastic manner.

- Possess an understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught.

- Possess an understanding of the supervision of employees and the communication skills necessary to relate to adult employees and volunteers in a collegial, as well as effective, and efficient manner.

- Ability to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience.

- Able to maintain a high level of energy. Ability to respond calmly to overwhelming and difficult situations.

- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, a high degree of credibility, integrity, and self-confidence is essential.

PRIOR TO FINAL INTERVIEW and HIRE: Clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check as required under Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Act 153 of 2014 (No less than 1 year old.) As well as attendance at the online Protecting God's Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and stoop. Must be able to talk and hear, both in person and by telephone. Use of hands to perform standard classroom duties and use office equipment is required. Reaching and lifting up to 10 pounds is also required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by the means of spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Working Conditions: Normal classroom setting, Full-time, 2024-2025 Contracted position; 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. May be required to assist with special duties and work outside the normal school day to attend school-related events.

Please use this link to access the Diocese of Allentown's Teacher Application:

AllentownDiocese/Employment

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, clearances, and teacher application to the following:

Principal Jaclyn Friel

Email: jfriel@ndcrusaders.org

EOE M/F/D/V

About the Employer

The mission of the Diocese of Allentown is: "A Roman Catholic family of faith, centered in the Holy Eucharist, faithful to the Church's teachings, bringing the Light of Christ to each other and to our community."