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.

• Responsible for evaluating and reporting for all students in his or her classes.
• Responsible for establishing a positive, encouraging, appropriate relationship with students in which they are both held to high standards and supported in their attempts to meet them.
• A love of students and complete dedication to their success, combined with a passion for the Spanish language and culture, effective professional skills, a positive, team‑centered personality, and a dedication to life‑long learning are all necessary for teaching success eph Montessori School.
• Work with other teachers and staff as a contributing team member to present a cooperative and positive adult work environment.
• Collaborate with other staff to co‑plan, co‑deliver, and individualize instruction for all students in a class; work together creatively to accommodate student needs, diversity and educational backgrounds of the students in the class; and overcome instructional challenges constructively.
• The teacher is a hardworking, goal‑oriented and enthusiastic professional with excellent subject knowledge and a sound understanding of Ohio Learning.

• 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 that are 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 his/her 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, 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 their 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.

• State of Ohio Teachers License (Resident Educator, 5‑year professional license, or Permanent Non‑Tax Certificate) in Spanish.
• For those with a 5‑year or Permanent Non‑Tax they will submit an individual professional development plan (IPDP) to the Diocesan Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC). Those individuals who are Resident Educators will gain their hours from their work and time spent with their mentors.
• Willingness to complete professional development on an ongoing basis. This includes 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,…