Spanish Language Teacher SY26-27

District of Columbia International School•Washington, DC

20h•$63,113 - $105,575•Onsite

About The Position

District of Columbia International School (DCI) is hiring a full-time Spanish Language Teacher for the SY26-27 school year. This role involves instructional and planning responsibilities for providing IB Spanish education to students in grades 6-12. Depending on the course level, instruction will be partially or completely in Spanish. DCI is a public charter school serving over 1600 diverse students, focusing on an International Baccalaureate curriculum, advanced language learning, and student agency with 1:1 technology.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
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

Master's Degree in secondary education or this content area is preferred.
Previous experience teaching in this content area is strongly 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.
Past experience teaching MYP/DP Spanish (Language A or B), [Specific Courses], and similar AP and Honors courses.
Interest and desire to engage in the IB MYP/DP and language immersion.
Interest and desire to engage in the IB MYP/DP and language immersion.
Embrace professional development through attending coaching meetings, school/content-based sessions, and external development opportunities to deliver instruction at a high level.

Responsibilities

Provide IB Spanish education to students.
Teach content partially or completely in Spanish, depending on the course level.
Deliver exceptional Spanish instruction through immersion methods to diverse learners in a culturally responsive manner.
Plan curriculum using a deep understanding of and integration with the IB DP Language curriculum framework.
Plan lessons using a deep understanding of and integration with the IB Spanish Education curriculum framework.
Advise students, including teaching an advisory class and supporting 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 professional development through attending coaching meetings, school/content-based sessions, and external development opportunities.
Collaborate with general and special educators, coordinators, and leadership.
Communicate with parents and students through a variety of mediums.
Embrace French, Spanish, and Chinese cultures by leading and participating in cultural activities for faculty and students.
Infuse technology into instruction, ensuring effective implementation of the 1:1 Chromebooks program.
Perform other duties as assigned.