High School Language-Spanish Teacher: Bishop McNamara Catholic

(Full-time) High School World Language-Spanish Teacher:
Bishop McNamara Catholic High School, Kankakee, IL

• Position Type:
  Full-time High School Teaching/ Foreign Language:
  Spanish
• Date Posted: 4/1/2025
• Date Available:
  
  August 2025

Diocese of Joliet - Illinois Catholic Schools

Part-time High School World Language - Spanish Teacher

Bishop McNamara Catholic High School;
Kankakee, IL

Position available:
August 2025

Bishop McNamara Catholic School, a Catholic co‑educational school dedicated to maximizing the potential of its students spiritually, morally, and intellectually, is currently accepting applications for a High School World Language
- Spanish Teacher. As a member of the Bishop McNamara faculty, the teacher has every opportunity to make a difference in a student's life. The Bishop McNamara learning environment is one in which the teacher is educating with a purpose and guided by a mission and vision for success. The school environment is focused on community. The classroom environment is conducive to learning and the Bishop McNamara student expects to be challenged and to broaden his/her learning experience.

• Serve as a positive role model and support the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church at all times.
• Create a vibrant Catholic culture within the classroom through words, deeds, and actions.
• Facilitate student success and growth in academics and interpersonal skills.
• Document student progress, activities, and outcomes.
• Actively participate in building committees and/or Professional Learning Communities.
• Utilize available technology to enhance lessons.
• Differentiated instruction to address specific educational needs of individual students.
• Create a flexible, safe, and optimal learning environment.
• Provide regular feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding progress, expectations, and goals.
• Develop and administer grade‑level high school world language curriculum aligned with diocesan and state goals and objectives.
• Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small‑group instruction.
• Develop detailed daily lesson plans and related instructional materials.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences that best utilize available instruction time.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student learning and modify instructional methods accordingly.
• Continue to acquire professional knowledge and stay current with developments in education through seminars, workshops, and professional meetings.
• Organize and maintain accurate record‑keeping, grading, and reporting systems for all student activities, achievements, and attendance per diocesan and school procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourage parental involvement and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensure student conduct aligns with Bishop McNamara Catholic School standards and Diocesan policies.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed for a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinate with other professional staff members to evaluate and assess curricula.
• Participate in faculty meetings, PLCs, and school committees.
• Supervise students during out‑of‑classroom activities, including those involving school transportation.
• Understand and adhere to all principles and tenets of the Catholic faith.
• Maintain a lifestyle in full accord with Christian teachings, within and outside the school environment.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy.
• Knowledge of high school world language curricula and concepts.
• Fluency and comprehensive proficiency in Spanish (speaking, reading, writing, listening).
• Ability to model correct pronunciation, grammar, and usage for students.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis procedures, and formulation of action plans.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to use technology to enhance student learning.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work.
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation for performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working…