LSA - PT MS Spanish Teacher

Lutheran Education Association of Houston•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing an appropriate instructional program in a classroom setting that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. This position is for the 2026-2027 school year and involves teaching one class of MS Spanish 1A. The schedule is currently planned for everyday (M-F) from 12:45pm-1:35pm, with a potential change to every other day from 12:00pm-1:35pm.

Requirements

Must hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study that is pertinent to education.
Teaching experience in the desired discipline.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain detailed records.
Able to define problems and implement appropriate solutions.
Must maintain a high standard of ethics and honesty.
Maintain accurate, competent, and efficient performance.
Guard the confidentiality of personnel and student information.
Must be able to work with all levels of management, faculty, and staff along with outside services.
Encourage a sense of teamwork and enthusiasm for the Christ-centered ministry of the school.
Able to meet deadlines and give attention to details and accuracy when needed.
Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
Exhibits the ability to communicate both in spoken and written English.
Is punctual and reliable in attendance.
Positive performance reviews are expected for continued employment.

Nice To Haves

A valid Texas teaching certificate for the subject and level assigned is preferred.

Responsibilities

Effectively plan and teach the subject and level assigned.
Exhibit a fundamental knowledge of child development.
Create classroom routines by use of established and research based instructional techniques.
Set measurable, ambitious, and attainable developmental goals for students during each assessment term.
Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
Plan lessons using objectives for learning and teach critical thinking and problem solving to students.
Establish positive teacher-student rapport while motivating students.
Communicate professionally with students, parents, and the administration regarding student progress or deficits in a timely manner.
Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and assessments that are in accordance with established procedures.
Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
Maintain a clean, attractive, and engaging classroom environment.
Greet parents and students with salutations and smiles.
Conduct oneself in a professional, ethical, and Christ-like way.
Manage student behavior and maintain student participation in learning activities.
Utilize educational opportunities and evaluation processes for professional growth.
Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
Provide appropriate feedback or work.
Cooperate with and support the administration in creating and implementing policies and procedures aimed to enhance school operations.
Recognize the need for good public relations and represent the school in a favorable and professional manner to the community.
Assign and grade classwork, homeworks, assessments, and assignments.
Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
Work as a team player exhibiting professional behavior and a positive attitude with leadership, staff, the church, volunteers, children, and families that reflects positively on the school and is consistent with school policies, practices, and code of ethics.
Maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward students, staff, and families.
Willingly fulfill other duties as assigned.