Spanish Language & Literature Teacher

District of Columbia International School•Washington, DC

1d•$63,113 - $105,575•Onsite

About The Position

District of Columbia International School (DCI) is seeking a full-time Spanish Language and Literature Teacher for grades 6-12. This role involves instructional and planning responsibilities for providing IB Spanish education, taught in Spanish, to students. DCI is a public charter school with over 1600 diverse students, focusing on an International Baccalaureate curriculum, advanced language learning, and student agency supported by 1:1 technology.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required.
Previous experience teaching in this content area is strongly preferred.
Experience teaching both literary and non-literary texts.
Must have taught literature courses.
Clear a background check.
Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish.
Ability to handle the intensity required to work in a high-performing charter school, and remain organized, responsible, and accountable.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Spanish, Latin American or Spanish Literature, or related field is preferred.
A Master's Degree in secondary education or this content area is preferred.
Ability to use multiple technology platforms to guide instruction and communicate with students and families and proficiency with communicating using G-Suite tools, including Gmail, is preferred.
Experience incorporating International Baccalaureate pedagogy.
Past experience teaching DP Spanish (Language A), IB Language and Literature, and similar AP and Honors courses.

Responsibilities

Provide IB Spanish education to students, with content taught in Spanish.
Deliver exceptional Spanish instruction through immersion methods to diverse learners.
Plan curriculum using a deep understanding of and integration with the IB DP Language curriculum framework.
Advise students, including teaching an advisory class using the school's advisory curriculum.
Support other aspects of the school’s instructional program.
Proactively manage the classroom learning environment in accordance with the school’s discipline approach to maximize student engagement and learning.
Accept and implement feedback received for real-time improvement.
Engage in the IB DP and language and Literature curriculum.
Complete professional development work needed to deliver instruction at a high level, following IB DP Program guidelines.
Engage in the IB MYP/DP and language immersion.
Collaborate with general and special educators, coordinators, and leadership.
Communicate 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.
Implement the 1:1 Chromebooks program effectively by infusing technology into instruction.
Perform other duties as assigned.