Carondelet High School Spanish Teacher

 

Carondelet High School (About us) is looking for a Full-Time English teacher for the second semester of '25-26 school year beginning January.  We are seeking a candidate who can teach the full range of levels, from introductory to AP. This position is full-time, with 5 classes and 2 prep periods.  The Modern Language Department at Carondelet prepares students to communicate authentically in French, Spanish, and American Sign Language. In their Modern Language class, students are immersed in a variety of communicative and culturally responsive activities designed to develop listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills.   

 

Teachers at Carondelet are equity-focused lifelong learners with a keen interest in growing professionally in all areas. An ideal candidate is a team player who can think outside the box, is confident and capable of the use of technology in the classroom, and is familiar with using a  digital learning management system. A background in innovative, collaborative teaching and learning models, authentic assessments with rubrics, and critical and creative thinking is preferred. 

 

Essential Responsibilities  

• Lives the mission of the school, in the CSJ tradition, through a thorough knowledge and understanding of the mission, vision, and values of Carondelet High School.

• Creates an environment where a growth mindset is a prominent presence in all aspects of school.

• Maintains positive relationships and communication with students, parents, faculty and staff to ensure an excellent educational experience.  

 

Administrative Responsibilities 

 

• Effectively manages instructional time and student behavior

• Plans diverse lessons that ensure student comprehension of learning outcomes

• Uses diverse assessments that demonstrate student comprehension of content in a variety of ways

• Effectively uses Schoology as an avenue for student learning

• Records assignments in PowerSchool in a timely fashion

• Collaborates with department members and seeks out opportunities to partner with colleagues to implement innovative learning opportunities for students

• Communicates with department chairs, academic support, personal counselors, students, and parents in a timely fashion when students are at-risk academically or personally

• Cooperates with appropriate personnel (eg, Deans and Attendance officer) in enforcing school policies, rules, and regulations. This includes but is not limited to the following:

  • Administration/dean/counselor requests for student conference (green slips)

  • Faculty use of facilities

  • Student absence policy

  • Student appearance code

  • Student tardy policy

  • Participation in activities, workshops, and meetings as required

• Fulfills duties and assignments in a punctual manner. This includes but is not limited to the following:

  • Arrival/departure on campus and to school functions as required

  • Faculty substitute procedure

  • Grades and progress reports

  • Notification of Main Office of departure/return during school day

  • Proctor duties

  • School services

  • Yard duty

• Assists in maintaining a safe, clean, and friendly campus environment

• Monitors appropriate student use of facilities

• Monitors student behavior

• Cooperates with and supports administrative initiatives

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal and Assistant Principal 

• Provides appropriate instruction in specified curriculum and instructional feedback

• Effectively monitors and evaluates student performance

• Maintains professional standards within the educational environment

• Fulfills professional growth expectations

 

Requirements

• Native-level of fluency in Spanish

• Valid California teaching credential and/or an undergraduate degree in a related field

• Open to collaboration with other teachers both within and outside of the department on curricular projects and school initiatives 

• A history of openness to creative and innovative lessons, assessment, and learning opportunities

• Experience with or openness to initiatives fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a safe and welcoming learning environment