Description
SCOPE AND ROLE OF THE SALESIAN EDUCATOR
St. John Bosco High School is a private, boy’s Catholic high school owned and operated by the Salesians of Don Bosco. A Salesian Educator will promote academic excellence and support the faith development of young men in a private, Catholic secondary school setting. A Salesian Educator must work in collaboration with parents, students, teachers, administration, and community to promote student success while accompanying young men in their overall development and formation mentally, physically, and spiritually.
SUMMARY OF MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following is a summary of major duties and responsibilities (including, but not limited to):
- Facilitates learning through a student-centered approach consistent with the California World Languages Standards and the ACTFL Standards.
- Be responsible for planning interdisciplinary projects with your grade level team that teaches students both 21st-century skills as well as subject area content.
- The teacher is expected to develop, plan and present lessons to students in a classroom utilizing course material and other appropriate learning material
- Focuses on learning outcomes by using assessment data to drive instruction.
- Instruct students in basic communication skills and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers.
- Adapts Spanish course material and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge students.
- Determines instructional materials designed to achieve instructional goals and behavioral objectives.
- Encourages students to think independently and to express original ideas.
- Performs other concomitant duties as may be reasonably assigned.
- Has strong classroom management skills to support the linguistic and cultural needs of non-native, Heritage Spanish speakers
- Provides individual and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
- Establishes and maintains with the cooperation of the school administration standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
- Maintains professional competence through participation in service education activities provided by the school and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
- Identifies student needs, and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
- Communicates with parents and school counselors on the individual student’s progress.
- Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school.
- Performs basic attendance accounting and business services as required.
- Shares in the sponsorship of student activities and participates in faculty committees.
- Performs other concomitant duties as may be reasonably assigned.
TO APPLY:
St. John Bosco High School is strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff. All interested applicants must submit the following: (1) a list of references with contact information; (2) a current resume; (3) a personal statement, no more than two pages, on the applicant’s philosophy on teaching and learning in World Languages (Spanish). All materials should be sent electronically to employment@bosco.org; CC eantonelli@bosco.org, dfernando@bosco.org, and crayas1@bosco.org.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably with a major or minor in Spanish or a related field of study.
- At least two years of experience as a Spanish teacher in a comprehensive high school setting.
- Should have a relentless focus on ensuring all students successfully meet learning targets.
- Must be able to speak, read and write in Spanish and have knowledge of Hispanic culture.
- Knowledge of and advocacy for the mission of Catholic Education.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Spanish, Education, or a related field.
- Experience teaching Spanish II and higher.
- General Secondary or Single Subject Credential in Languages or equivalent.
- Must possess knowledge of best pedagogical practices in Spanish education.
- Experience educating students with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, & ethnic backgrounds.
- Experience with a Learning Management System (LMS) and Google Apps for Education (e.g., Google Docs, Google Sheets).
- Active collaborator and communicator with fellow educators, counselors, students, parents, and administration.
Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.
Information/Application Contact
St. John Bosco High School (Bellflower)
13640 Bellflower Blvd.
Bellflower, CA 90706
atorres@bosco.org