6th-8th Grade Spanish Teacher

Blessed Sacrament Catholic School seeks a caring, cooperative, and motivated 6th-8th Grade Spanish Language Arts teacher who is a qualified professional educator who meets the requirements to teach in a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Denver. The teacher is hired by and directly accountable to the principal. The teacher is expected to abide by the policies and procedures of the local school, the Archdiocese of Denver, and the Office of Catholic Schools. The teacher cooperates with the principal and staff to provide an environment promoting the Catholic education ministry.

Pay Type and Range: Salary scale based on education and work experience; Starting salary typically between $34715-$77829

Interested applicants please apply at: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/3327044/Blessed-Sacrament-Catholic-Church/6th-8th-Grade-Spanish-Teacher

Education and Experience:

Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree, preferably in education and/or literature or language arts;
Requires fluency in the Spanish language, both written and spoken;
Requires appropriate state licensure for teaching or willingness to participate in the Archdiocese of Denver's alternative licensure program;
Compliance with Safe Environment requirements (after being hired).

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties of the Catholic School Teacher will include but are not limited to:

Teach and act per doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church;
Know, teach, and act consistently per the mission, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Blessed Sacrament Catholic School;
Provide grade-appropriate instructional program following the curriculum of the Archdiocese of Denver, including lesson planning, classroom preparation, and assessment of each student's performance;
Responsible for all instruction and curriculum including instruction for students to develop a Catholic worldview within the mathematics curriculum;
Work collaboratively with a team of middle school teachers to support student learning and development;
Provide grade-appropriate extended or enrichment opportunities;
Communicate regularly with parents/guardians, colleagues, and principal;
Participate in all Archdiocese of Denver in-service and training programs, and participate in all local school-sponsored professional development and training programs and initiatives unless exempted or excused by the principal;
Attend all required faculty and staff meetings, unless exempted or excused by the principal;
Cooperate with the principal and staff members in school-related meetings, activities, and projects;
Maintain a safe, orderly, and secure learning and work environment;
Follows established procedures to ensure the safety and welfare of students;
Perform teaching duties and all other duties as assigned by the school principal.

Other Requirements:

Be a fully initiated Catholic in the communion of the Catholic Church and intentionally live out the five precepts of the Church (CCC 2041-2043);
Refrain from promotion or approval of, or the living out of, any conduct or lifestyle that would reflect discredit or disgrace on, or cause scandal in relationship to, the Archdiocese of Denver, or considered to be in contradiction with Catholic doctrine or morals;
Experience working with children;
Requires lifting up to 40 pounds and carrying up to 40 pounds;
Going up and down multiple flights of stairs daily.

Career Pathways:

Archdiocesan teachers can pursue teaching and administrative vacancies as they become available.
Professional development hours and college credit related to the field may be used to increase salary based on the individual's lane and step.
Various leadership opportunities are available within the school setting based on the individual's interests, gifts, and talents.

Benefits:

Life, medical, dental, and vision insurance available, employee assistance fund.

Interested applicants please apply at: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/3327044/Blessed-Sacrament-Catholic-Church/6th-8th-Grade-Spanish-Teacher