POSITION DESCRIPTION

Spanish Teacher for the 2024-2025 School Year

We encourage a broadly diverse pool of applicants for all positions as we work intentionally to create a faculty and administration that reflect our student body. The selected applicant will be responsible for teaching various level courses, including Spanish 1 through 4.

Qualified applicants should skillfully demonstrate the following competencies and be prepared to teach in a welcoming and inspiring learning environment.

 The selected applicant will:

- create lesson plans designed to support mastery of grade level essential outcomes consistent with school goals and objectives.

- understand how learners acquire competencies in another language, understand varied methodologies and approaches used in teaching and learning languages, and draw upon this knowledge to design strategies appropriate to the learning goals.

- demonstrate instructional practices that engage students in conceptual thinking, promote problem solving and creativity, and challenge students to achieve high standards of content mastery.

- take ownership for student academic progress and show an active interest in student achievement.

- provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt delivery to meet the needs of students with varying academic skill levels.

- support an atmosphere that accelerates each student's academic, spiritual, social and emotional growth and achievement in alignment with the school’s mission. 

- successfully collaborate and help students apply course content across the curriculum.

- support lessons through effective use of technology tools (Mercy HS is an Apple Distinguished school).

- create a culturally responsive learning environment and pedagogy.

- contribute as a team player and supportive member of the Mercy community.

- sustain an effective system of shared leadership and responsibility throughout the school.

- work effectively and willingly with students of diverse backgrounds including race, culture and socio-economic status.

- have effective verbal and written communication skills in interacting with various stakeholders. 

KEY QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must hold a State of Michigan teaching certification with an FF endorsement. Preference will be given to applicants with a Master’s Degree. A minimum of two years teaching experience at the high school level is preferred.

Applicants should visibly demonstrate a willingness to expand their knowledge and skills by participating in professional development opportunities in all areas including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, attend a Protecting God’s Children workshop and complete a background check.

Please send resume for immediate consideration to Mary Vallone, Assistant to the Principal: mvallone@mhsmi.org.

Mercy High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for employment equally regardless of age, color, national origin, race, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Because of its status as a religious entity the school may consider an applicant’s religious affiliation in its employment decisions consistent with State and Federal law.