World Languages (Spanish) Instructional Specialist

Job Objective:

The World Languages (Spanish) Instructional Specialist serves as part of Eagle Rock's instructional team. The position includes creating and facilitating innovative curriculum, leading an instructional focus on world languages and cultures, creating empowering learning experiences both in and outside of the classroom, and stewarding the care of the facilities and resources in the department. Spanish is the primary language offered on a regular basis, with the opportunity to teach other languages as the need arises. The successful World Languages candidate will possess experience teaching high school Spanish with a wide variety of course designs and program models; experience in Big Picture Learning, Expeditionary Learning, or similar progressive school models; experience with competency-based and interdisciplinary curriculum design; a commitment to experiential education and project-based learning. In addition, candidates will have experience working with English Language Learners, as well as the ability to differentiate for students with a wide range of learning styles and needs; experience supporting students with learning interventions informed by academic data.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Curriculum:

Commitment to and embodiment of creating a campus wide culture of belonging, competency based curriculum, and ERS instructional values Collaborate across departments to develop, implement, and refine an innovative interdisciplinary World Languages (Spanish) curriculum that centers and empowers students Develop culturally responsive and differentiated curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices that support a diverse range of learners Steward department budget, facilities, inventory, and resources Mentor/supervise/coach a teaching fellow each year; continue to grow coaching practices

Student Support:

Build a toolbox of practices to support adolescents in their personal and academic growth Support students in leveraging strengths to overcome academic challenges, including in classes, 1:1 meetings, support meetings, and small group tutoring Participate in internal professional development to better support students

School-Wide Involvement:

Participate as an active member of one of the residential house teams including mentoring students through advisory Co-create and deliver engaging student programming opportunities as part of an evening program team; regularly work one night a week on this team and with students Engage in weekend programming and supervision of students through the rotating weekend staff schedule Perform other duties related to being an active community member at ERS including advisories, community meetings, service projects, house team participation, and other community events Be open to working as a residential Houseparent should the need arise. On campus housing is not guaranteed Be an active member of the ERS community beyond this job description

Qualifications:

BA/BS or equivalent experience required MA/MS or equivalent experience preferred License in teaching World Languages preferred Strong speaking, writing, and teaching skills in Spanish Experience teaching in mixed ability classrooms, with various levels of language from novice to native speakers Extensive experience working with adolescents Strong organizational and leadership skills Commitment to personal and professional growth Experience living and working in a residential setting preferred Native Spanish speakers are strongly encouraged to apply