Shared Services Certified Spanish Teacher

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/Foreign Language
  
• Date Posted:
  3/7/2025
  
• Location:
  Shared Services at University of Detroit Jesuit
  
• District:
  Clarkston Community Schools

Job Summary: University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy is seeking an outstanding, highly qualified Spanish teacher for the 2025-26 school year. Responsibilities include the formation of students intellectually by teaching reading, writing, listening, speaking, and culture in the Spanish language; designing engaging student-centered lesson plans; and creating innovative assessments. The ideal candidate must be a relationship builder, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be well trained in content knowledge and teaching strategies, and model what it looks like to be a reflective and lifelong learner. This position teaches three sections on a part-time faculty contract. All are scheduled in the morning.

Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Employment Category: Part-time, Exempt, 10-month

Duties and Performance Responsibilities: The Teacher's services shall include the preparation and correction of examinations, proctoring, and substitution. Included are the customary conferences with students and parents; individual guidance of students; service on faculty committees; active service in studying departmental and School problems; preparation of syllabi; attendance at commencement, faculty meetings and other School functions; and such other professional services as in the judgment of the Principal, the needs of the School shall require.

Faculty members are expected to participate in appropriate professional development activities in order to stay current in their assigned teaching fields, program and discipline. Attendance at professional development days as determined by the Principal is mandatory. Professional development days may be scheduled prior to the first day of classes and during the school year.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in the subject area and Michigan teaching certification with an endorsement in World Language (FA-FS) are required. Master's degree is preferred.
• Classroom teaching experience preferred.
• U of D Jesuit partners with Clarkston Community Schools for Shared Services. The successful candidate must be willing to participate in Shared Services as a condition of employment. Position will be held at U of D Jesuit.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Passion and competency to engage students in a rigorous college preparatory curriculum.
• Ability to effectively utilize digital applications and educational technology software for a student-centered learning model and varied instructional strategies.
• Knowledge and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive classroom management strategies.
• Collaborative nature in teaching, curriculum development, and community engagement to foster positive working relationships with students and faculty.
• Ability to implement policy and procedure as well as a commitment to professional development
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

This posting documents the general nature and level of responsibility associated with this position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of incumbents. It is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and monitor the work of employees under their supervision.