Bishop Hartley HS: Long Term Substitute Teacher: Spanish

Catholic Diocese of Columbus•Columbus, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Spanish substitute teacher has the primary responsibility of planning for and teaching Spanish language courses in alignment with the high school curricular objectives set forth in the Diocesan Course of Study with an emphasis on language proficiency as defined by the State of Ohio. Additionally, the Spanish teacher has the responsibility of evaluating and reporting for all students in his or her classes. He or she will be responsible for establishing positive, encouraging, and appropriate relationships with students in which they are both held to high standards and supported in their attempts to meet them. He or she has a passion for the Spanish language and culture, effective professional skills, a positive, team-centered personality, and a dedication to life-long learning. He or she will work with other teachers and staff as a contributing team member to create and maintain a cooperative and positive school environment. The Spanish teacher collaborates with other staff to meet the needs of all students, attend to the diverse educational backgrounds of all students, and overcome instructional challenges constructively.

Requirements

At minimum, a valid Ohio teaching license (such as long-term substitute, resident educator, 5-year professional, or non-tax) or the ability to obtain one prior to the start date
Effective and efficient verbal and written communication skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, and administration
Completion or verification of safe environment training and requirements necessary for employment in all Diocesan schools: VIRTUS training and a current FBI/BCI background check if not already completed for state licensure

Nice To Haves

Candidates with experience teaching Spanish in a high school setting

Responsibilities

Teaches content and skills in subject area utilizing curriculum designated by the Office of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Columbus.
Develops and implements lesson plans and supplementary materials and delivers classroom instruction in a manner compatible with Bishop Hartley’s educational mission, Diocesan standards, and the Diocesan Course of Study.
Evaluates each student’s progress in meeting the course standards, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records including student attendance.
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive, and positive classroom environment.
Enforces school policies and maintains the positive culture of the school.
Identifies student needs and cooperates with other faculty and staff to support, and when necessary, refer students in need of learning, health and wellness, social, and/or emotional support to qualified professionals in the building.
Communicates with students, parents, and school counselors on student progress.
Supervises students in class and during assigned out-of-classroom activities during the working day.
Collaborates with the World Languages Team Leader and other team members to ensure curricular alignment across levels.
Performs other duties as assigned by the administrative team, when necessary.