Upper Elementary​/Middle School Spanish Specialist

Job Description:

Join the St. Joseph Montessori School team as a Spanish Teacher for our Upper Elementary (4th – 6th Grade) and Middle School (7th and 8th Grade) students.

The Spanish Specialist will have the primary responsibility for planning, programming, and teaching Spanish in alignment with Ohio State Standards for World Languages.

The Spanish Specialist will also evaluate and report on all students in his or her classes, establish a positive, encouraging relationship with students, and collaborate with other teachers and staff to foster a cooperative and positive adult work environment.

A love of students, dedication to their success, passion for the Spanish language and culture, effective professional skills, a positive, team‑centered personality, and a dedication to lifelong learning are all necessary for teaching success eph Montessori School.

• Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Establish weekly objectives and Units of Study that cover Ohio Learning Standards.
• Facilitate activities and projects that incorporate communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Use discipline models aligned with Montessori Pedagogy to maintain a positive, encouraging learning environment.
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offer plans for improvement.
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.
• Assume responsibility for meeting course and school‑wide student performance goals.
• Demonstrate gains in student performance.
• Participate in training and professional development.
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, and coordinating, etc.
• Act in a professional and ethical manner at all times and comply with school policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
• All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established as part of the annual performance planning process or as the result of organizational planning.

Education and

Certifications:

State of Ohio Teacher License (Resident Educator, 5‑year professional license, or Permanent Non‑Tax Certificate) in Spanish.
For those with a 5‑year or Permanent Non‑Tax license, submit an individual professional development plan (IPDP) to the Diocesan Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC). Resident Educators gain their hours from their work and time spent with their mentors.
Willingness to complete professional development on an ongoing basis, including any additional safety training required for the position.
Minimum 3 years of experience as a Spanish teacher preferred.

• Ability to support and promote a team environment.
• Enthusiasm, initiative, high energy level, sense of humor, and flexibility.
• Physical ability to work around children including sitting on the floor, standing, crouching, and climbing stairs.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Enthusiasm when working with children and adolescents.
• Required to complete FBI/BCI Background Check, Protecting God’s Children 3‑hour workshop, FEMA Training, CPR/First Aid Certification, Religion I course of study (Diocese of Columbus requirement), State of Ohio Science of Reading, and other professional development as assigned.

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