School
DuBois Integrity Academy
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for designing and delivering comprehensive Spanish language instruction to students, aligning state and district standards, fostering a positive learning environment, assessing student progress, and collaborating with colleagues while ensuring students develop proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Spanish across various levels of learning; requiring a valid Georgia teaching certificate with a Spanish endorsement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement engaging Spanish lesson plans that align with state and district standards, incorporating listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities.
- Create an immersive language-learning environment by incorporating interactive activities, songs, games, and storytelling to enhance student engagement.
- Assess and monitor student progress, providing feedback, differentiated instruction, and support to meet diverse learning needs.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date grade books, tracking student progress, assessments, and participation in accordance with school policies and grading guidelines.
- Foster cultural appreciation and global awareness by integrating Hispanic and Latin American cultures, traditions, and history into lessons.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and specialists to integrate Spanish language instruction into interdisciplinary learning experiences.
- Establish and maintain a positive classroom environment that encourages student participation, curiosity, and confidence in learning a new language.
- Communicate effectively with parents and guardians, providing updates on student progress and ways to support language learning at home.
- Organize and participate in school-wide cultural events, performances, or language activities that celebrate Spanish-speaking cultures.
- Stay current with best practices in world language education by participating in professional development opportunities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, Education, or a related field.
- Valid teaching certification in [state/district] or ability to obtain one.
- Proficiency in Spanish, both written and spoken.
- Experience teaching Spanish at the elementary level is preferred.
- Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to create engaging and developmentally appropriate language-learning experiences.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with language immersion or dual-language programs.
- Knowledge of ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency standards.
- Experience using technology to enhance language learning.
Working Conditions:
- Classroom environment with interactive and hands-on learning activities.
- Some evening or weekend hours may be required for school events and cultural programs.
DuBois Integrity Academy does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position’s duties, responsibilities, and requirements. It is not intended to be, should not be, and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of job responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserve the right to modify the position and assign other duties as deemed necessary.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to Dr. Yusuf, Elementary School Principal, at lyusuf@diak8.org. In addition, candidates must complete all fields to the right.
All candidates are required to complete a criminal background check. DuBois Integrity Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
