Spanish Teacher

Mary Help of Christians School
10

E. Del Mar Boulevard

This full-time position reports to the Principal and Assistant Principals

The Spanish classroom teacher will meet all qualifications and behavior standards as set by the Laredo

Catholic School Office for staff and as stated in the Salesian Educator Profile. It is primarily the witness and the

behavior of teachers that give the distinctive character to Catholic schools. While a teacher must be

knowledgeable and qualified in subject matter, psychology, and pedagogy, they must also demonstrate a

practical knowledge of these sciences in the classroom. It is the chief desire of the Church that teachers

consider their lived-faith and their Christian life-style just as important as their professional credentials.

In accordance with certification requirements and the performance expectations of the Catholic School

Office, the Spanish Classroom Teacher of Mary Help of Christians School shall meet the following employment criteria:

be diligent in learning the Salesian Educational Philosophy and dedicated in its implementation

and application

maintain a high level of confidentiality

cultivate attitudes and skills in one’s self and students for life-long learning

develop students cognitive capacity and love for learning

foster students' self-worth, love for God and love for one another, forming good Christians and

honest citizens

Follow Jesus Christ and his teaching

Provide spiritual experience to students that develop and foster knowledge of Catholic doctrines

and beliefs

Elicit students participation in Mass, worship, and services ministries

Guide students in the preparation of the liturgy and prayer service

Gain student attention through creativity

Impart knowledge in subject being taught

State and review SAT, CC Standards and TEKS objectives

Guide student through the learning/lesson cycle

Foster students to perform independent work and independent thinking

Teach using the lesson cycle

Monitor student work and reteach as needed

Manage student behavior

Implement the St. John Bosco preventive method and PBIS

Foster the teachings of St. John Bosco

Establish a climate of respect, courtesy, and honesty

Arrive on time

Adhere to the dress code

Treat each student and all other staff members with dignity and respect

Communicate with parents about student’s grades, progress, behavior, etc.

Maintain an excellent rapport with parents, caregivers, etc.

Communicate student progress, behavior, etc. with school administrators

Create opportunities for students to be successful

Assign homework that is clear, precise, and that students understand

Manage and adjust to daily schedule and other changes in schedule

Turn in Lesson Plans on a timely basis

Turn in any other items that should be turned into the Administration on a timely basis

Maintain an attractive and creative classroom

Maintain a positive, inviting, and nurturing classroom

Attend and participate in Diocesan meetings

Attend and participate meetings held at our school

Sponsor a club

Promote club activities that follow the Salesian philosophy and that promote learning as well

Be an active member of the school community

Turn in grades on time--- (9 Week Grades and Progress Report Grades)

Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities such as recess, etc. during the day

Attend afternoon supervision duties; if absent or unable to attend, the teacher must advise

supervisor and partner teacher.

Plan yearly field trip

Control and supervises the storage of equipment and materials in the classroom

Assist in selecting books, instructional aids, equipment, supplies, etc.

Identify students learning needs/defiencies and reports information to administration

Is fair and consistent in…