Spanish Teacher (full job description)

Central Catholic is an Archdiocesan Catholic high school that exists to give witness to

the Gospel of Christ. The school offers students a transformational educational

experience that forms the whole human person— mind, heart, body, and spirit—and is

rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church. With an emphasis on faith, intellectual

formation, and service to others, students are developed into critical thinkers who are

the best version of themselves, prepared for where their gifts meet the world. We

deliver on our mission by living out our values: Faith and Love, Community, Diversity,

Academic Excellence, Compassion, and Integrity–in all that we do.

As one of the region's most diverse private high schools, we have a motto of “Where

You Belong,” signaling our commitment to fostering a feeling of belonging through our

shared vision, values, and beliefs. At Central Catholic, we teach and model Gospel

values, the faith of the Catholic church, and the teachings of Jesus Christ through our

comprehensive religious, academic, co-curricular, and service programs.

Members of Central Catholic’s staff play a critical role in ensuring that every student

becomes the best version of themselves and goes on to have a positive and purposeful

impact on the world. We are firmly committed to promoting diversity in our staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

As a classroom teacher at Central Catholic High School, you are called to be both an educator

and a witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You are responsible for fostering each student's

intellectual, spiritual, moral, and personal development in a faith-filled, academically rigorous

environment.

III. Spanish Instruction

Teach five Spanish language courses across varying levels

Deliver instruction aligned with the Central Catholic-approved curriculum and the

standards set by the Archdiocese of Portland and national language frameworks such as

the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).

Design and revise curriculum (scope and sequence) to ensure alignment with current

best practices in second language acquisition, cultural literacy, and communication

proficiency.

Develop students’ skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, with a focus on

real-world communication and fluency.

Integrate authentic cultural materials and practices to promote global awareness,

intercultural understanding, and respect for diverse traditions and perspectives.

Utilize a variety of instructional strategies, including immersion techniques,

communicative activities, and technology-based tools to enhance language learning.

Use formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress in linguistic

proficiency, cultural competence, and interpersonal communication.

Foster a classroom environment that supports risk-taking, celebrates linguistic diversity,

and encourages student engagement in the target language.