High School Spanish Teacher

St. Mary’s Springs Academy is seeking a Full‑Time Spanish Teacher who will be responsible for teaching multiple sections of Spanish I to 9th graders and also a Spanish Exploration course for 8th graders for the  Academic Year. The candidate has a passion for teaching introductory Spanish and is eager to join our spirited faculty and community of learners. The ideal candidate enjoys serving teenagers, is collaborative with colleagues, prioritizes differentiated instruction and assessment, and can successfully integrate technology into daily teaching practice.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish or education. Ideally, the candidate shall have prior teaching experience; however, applicants need not be a licensed instructor. The successful SMSA teacher is a flexible, enthusiastic, team player eager to grow professionally and personally, and can successfully collaborate with colleagues to support positive school culture. A practicing Catholic is preferred but not required.

Possibility of part‑time for the right candidate is a consideration.

• Teaching multiple grade levels by designing lesson plans that meet developmental needs.
• Providing students with appropriate classroom lessons, assessments, and homework/projects that offer meaningful feedback to students.
• Professional grading and academic record keeping along with other administrative tasks or supervisory duties typically expected of teachers and assigned by the principal.
• Engaging with professional development in‑services and other duties as assigned by the principal.
• Contributing to the professional learning community at SMSA as inspired, needed or assigned.

A qualified candidate must be able to abide by the Wisconsin high school Spanish teaching standards, which are governed by the Wisconsin Standards for World Languages (WSWL), focusing on student proficiency and cultural competence. Teachers are expected to align instruction with the WSWL education, focusing on goal areas of Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities within core learner practices for each Communication standard and the new standard for Global Competence and Community Engagement.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish or Education from an accredited college or university.
• DPI License to teach high school in the State of Wisconsin.
• Experienced teacher and/or strong desire to teach high school students.
• Every teacher shall become Safe Environment Education (SEE) trained through the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.

Salary commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package including partial tuition remission, health insurance, retirement benefits, etc. Benefits subject to eligibility criteria.

Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, copy of license, copy of credential, three letters of recommendation, and transcripts along with a completed application to:
St. Mary’s Springs Academy, Attn:
Human Resources, 255 County Road K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937. Or email human resources or fax .