2026-2027 Spanish Teacher

Diocese of Dallas Schools•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Faithful to Catholic Tradition and our Dominican heritage of scholarship and service, Bishop Lynch High School promotes the development of the total person by bringing together a diverse community in a rigorous college preparatory environment where students are taught to strive for excellence, seek truth, and work for justice in the world. The Assistant Cheer Coach is responsible for the implementation of the goals of Catholic education as outlined in The Holy See’s Teaching on Catholic Schools (Archbishop Michael Miller): Inspired by a Supernatural Vision, Founded on a Christian Anthropology, Animated by Communion and Community, Imbued with a Catholic Worldview, Sustained by Gospel Witness. Qualified candidates will be driven and inspired by the mission of Catholic schools to form young men and women in a high school setting “who will be good citizens of the world, loving God and neighbor and enriching society with the leaven of the gospel, and who will also be good citizens of the world to come, thus fulfilling their destiny to become saints” (Miller 20).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and/or master's degree in Spanish; minimum of 24 college credit hours in Spanish; minimum of 12 college credit hours in education
Relevant teaching experience in a classroom
Demonstrated competency in Spanish with extensive knowledge of Spanish curriculum and instruction
Desire to be held accountable for student academic growth and academic results
Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior while maintaining a professional manner
Ability to demonstrate poise, empathy, tact, and diplomacy
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Must be able to discern among competing priorities, separating what is essential from what is non-essential

Nice To Haves

Ability to teach other world languages preferred
Relevant teaching experience working with students with learning disabilities preferred
Experience and interest in developing innovative uses of technology in the classroom
Commitment to being a supportive, respectful, and energetic colleague
Working knowledge or experience with Blackboard (or other LMS) is a plus

Responsibilities

Effectively teach various levels of Spanish I, II, III, IV, and V using results driven methods
Create and deliver engaging lessons to diverse groups of students at all levels
Serving as a positive role model for students and supporting the school’s mission statement.
Participating as an active member of the Bishop Lynch community.
Collaborate and work effectively with other members of the Language department and make curricular modifications accordingly to ensure student success.
Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans that facilitate active learning
Develop lesson plans, class activities, homework, and assessments that are in accordance with established procedures and adhere to Bishop Lynch curriculum standards
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures in accordance with the rules of the Bishop Lynch Student Handbook
Provide appropriate and timely feedback on student work by maintaining accurate and complete records of students' performance and growth
Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and other assignments
Participate in department, school, and parent meetings
Engage in ongoing professional development
Establish and maintain effective communication with parents, students, administrators, and colleagues
Complete all required reports, records, and documents in a timely manner
Serve as a positive role model for students and support the school’s mission statement
Participate in extracurricular activities such as department service projects, social activities, sporting events, department service projects, and student organizations as directed
Participate in school liturgies and assemblies
Actively support and embrace the house system by serving as a mentor or co-mentor
Perform other duties as may be deemed necessary for the efficient operation of the Language department and Bishop Lynch