Lower School Spanish Teacher

Georgetown International Academy•Georgetown, TX

About The Position

The Lower School Spanish Teacher provides a positive, caring, and engaging learning environment that develops students' Spanish language skills and cultural awareness. The teacher promotes language acquisition through age-appropriate learning experiences and helps students build confidence communicating in Spanish. The teacher also supports the development of attitudes and dispositions reflected in GIA's learner profile and students' learning across developmental areas. As a positive role model, the teacher maintains high moral, ethical, and professional standards, works toward the school's mission and goals, and follows Georgetown International Academy policies and procedures. The teacher communicates professionally and builds positive, collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, students, families, and administration. The role provides a comprehensive, standards-based Spanish language education program in a safe, engaging, and supportive environment. The teacher assesses and reports on student learning using age- and developmentally appropriate standards-based practices, supports students with goal setting, self-assessment, portfolios, and student-led conferences, and develops groups and pairings that promote cooperation and collaboration. The teacher also supports the After School Activities program and participates in planning special events throughout the school year. The teacher plans instruction based on subject knowledge and an understanding of students' backgrounds, cultures, skills, language proficiency, interests, and special needs. Lessons and assessments are aligned with instructional outcomes and the school's curriculum framework. The teacher creates a respectful, accessible classroom with high expectations, organized routines, clear behavior expectations, and appropriate use of resources and technology. Instruction includes clear communication, effective questioning, engaging and appropriately challenging activities, regular assessment and feedback, responsive adjustments, and maintenance of student portfolios or progress records. Professional responsibilities include reflecting on and improving teaching, maintaining accurate records, communicating regularly and appropriately with families, participating in the school's professional learning community and events, pursuing professional development, sharing expertise, welcoming feedback, and complying with school policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher.
Valid teaching certification.
Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish, including the ability to engage effectively with students and adults.
Technology literacy and the ability to integrate technology into teaching and student learning.
At least two years of relevant teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Provide a standards-based Spanish language education program that develops students' language and communication skills in a safe, engaging, and supportive environment.
Promote Spanish language acquisition and cultural awareness through age-appropriate learning experiences.
Assess and report on student learning using standards-based practices appropriate to students' ages and developmental levels.
Help students develop skills in goal setting, self-assessment, portfolio development, and preparation for student-led conferences.
Develop learning groups and pairings that encourage cooperation and collaboration.
Maintain a safe, supportive, respectful, and accessible classroom environment with organized routines and clear behavior expectations.
Plan and deliver lessons aligned with instructional outcomes, curriculum standards, students' needs, and the school's curriculum framework.
Use technology where appropriate to support instruction and student learning.
Use assessment, student self-assessment, progress monitoring, and constructive feedback to inform instruction and support student learning.
Adjust instructional plans in response to students' questions, needs, interests, and learning progress.
Maintain appropriate portfolios and accurate instructional and non-instructional records of student work and progress.
Communicate regularly and professionally with families, including culturally appropriate communication about individual students.
Participate actively in the school's professional learning community, events, projects, and special-event planning.
Support the After School Activities program.
Reflect on teaching practices, pursue professional development, share expertise with colleagues, and welcome constructive feedback.
Model high ethical and professional standards and follow school policies and procedures.