Spanish Language Art Teacher

DCI is hiring a full-time Spanish Language Art Teacher. To apply, complete the application below, and be prepared to upload a copy of your resume and cover letter. You will need to pass a background check. No phone calls, please.

Position Overview: This teaching position entails instructional and planning responsibilities for providing IB Spanish education to students at DCI during the school year. This content will be taught in Spanish.

Salary Range: $63,113 - $114,845 (Starting salary is determined by education and years of relevant experience)

Qualifications: A Master's Degree in secondary education or this content area is preferred (Bachelor's Degree is required). Able to meet HQT requirements under NCLB. Previous experience teaching in this content area is strongly preferred. We are a 1:1 school. Ability to use multiple technology platforms to guide instruction and communicate with students and families and comfort communicating using G Suite tools, including Gmail, is preferred

Essential Attributes:

• Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish.

• Past experience teaching MYP/DP Spanish (Language A or B), IB Language and Literature, and similar AP and Honors courses.

• Deliver exceptional Spanish instruction, through immersion methods, to diverse learners.
• Plan curriculum using a deep understanding of, and integration with, the IB Language curriculum framework.
• Advise students, including teach an advisory class using our advisory curriculum, and support other aspects of the schools instructional program.
• Ability to handle the intensity required to work in a high-performing charter school, and remain organized, responsible, and accountable.
• Ability to proactively manage the classroom learning environment in accordance with the schools discipline approach to maximize student engagement and learning.
• Ability to accept and implement feedback received for real-time improvement.
• Interest and desire to engage in the IB MYP/DP and language immersion.
• Ability to do the professional development work needed to deliver instruction at a high level.
• Collaborate with general and special educators, coordinators, and leadership.
• High degree of communication through a variety of mediums with parents and students.
• Embrace French, Spanish, and Chinese cultures by leading and participating in cultural activities for faculty and students.
• Ensure that our 1:1 Chromebooks program is implemented effectively for students by infusing technology into instruction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Faculty and Staff Development/Benefits: DCI is committed to the principles of servant leadership and to providing faculty and staff with the resources and training they need to provide an excellent education experience for every student and family.

• We have a benefits package that includes health and disability insurance and paid leave.
• We offer teachers daily planning time, professional development, and reasonable class sizes.

Teachers and staff have the appropriate technology and support to do their work.

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