Spanish Teacher 2027-2028 School Year

Diocese of Lansing•Lansing, MI

About The Position

Lansing Catholic High School seeks a Spanish Teacher to teach Spanish I–IV during the 2027–2028 school year. Teachers support the school’s mission to form students spiritually, intellectually, and socially as faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. The Spanish Teacher develops students’ listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills according to their abilities; introduces students to the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries; and encourages appreciation for cultures different from their own while promoting the life and dignity of all people. The role combines Spanish instruction with support for students’ spiritual development and integration of Catholic values into the curriculum. The teacher prepares lessons and learning materials, adapts instruction to individual and small-group needs, uses technology to support learning, evaluates student progress, maintains classroom expectations and records, communicates with families, and participates in school programs and activities. Teachers are employed on annual contracts. A teacher is considered full-time when teaching five classes, having a homeroom, and completing a duty period.

Requirements

Valid State of Michigan Teacher Certification or equivalent with an FF (Spanish) endorsement.
Bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in Spanish.
Commitment to Catholic values and willingness to support students’ spiritual development.

Nice To Haves

Practicing Catholic in good standing (preferred).

Responsibilities

Support student spiritual development and the Catholic values and mission of the school, including beginning each class with prayer and serving as a role model of Christian behavior.
Teach Spanish skills and knowledge using the school’s adopted course of study and appropriate learning activities.
Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials aligned with the school’s instructional philosophy, Catholic teaching, and spiritual mission.
Provide learning experiences that develop communication skills and use available technology to facilitate and enhance student learning.
Provide individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to student needs.
Teach students appropriate use of technology, websites, and software used in language instruction, and make minor adjustments as required.
Develop students’ understanding and appreciation of the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries.
Encourage student enthusiasm and use knowledge of students’ backgrounds to engage them in classroom activities and learning.
Establish and maintain student behavior standards that support an orderly, productive classroom.
Evaluate student progress in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish relative to the level taught.
Select and requisition books, instructional aids, and supplies in cooperation with the World Languages instructional leader.
Organize classroom activities and space efficiently; update records in portals such as Skyward and Google Classroom in a timely manner; prepare thoroughly and provide timely feedback to students and parents about behavior.
Communicate with parents and community members in a confident, responsive, and attentive manner.
Identify student needs and cooperate with professional staff in addressing health, attitude, and learning problems.
Spend time after work on preparation and extracurricular student affairs as needed.
Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs, faculty committees, and sponsorship of student activities.
Maintain professional competence through diocesan or school in-service education and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
Perform other duties assigned by the instructional leader or assistant principal.
Attend monthly Newer Teacher Cohort meetings if new to Lansing Catholic or new to the teaching ministry.