Secondary Teacher, Spanish (9-12)

Position Details

Overview
Stellar Virtual seeks a passionate and certified Secondary Spanish Teacher to join our team. This remote position will be responsible for delivering engaging and effective instruction in Spanish to students in grades 6-12 through our virtual learning platform. The ideal candidate will possess strong language proficiency, excellent communication and technology skills, and a passion for fostering a positive and supportive online learning environment that promotes cultural understanding and communicative competence. Responsibilities include curriculum implementation, assessment, individualized support, and collaboration to ensure student success.

Essential Duties

• Deliver engaging and interactive live virtual lessons aligned with the Texas State Standards for World Languages for grades 9-12.
• Utilize a variety of online teaching methodologies, resources, and technologies to cater to diverse learning styles and needs.
• Develop and deliver asynchronous learning activities, including interactive assignments, projects, cultural explorations, and discussions.
• Provide clear and timely feedback on student work to promote language acquisition and cultural understanding.
• Facilitate virtual language practice activities, including speaking sessions, role-playing, and collaborative projects.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student attendance, grades, and progress.
• Implement the Stellar Virtual world languages curriculum effectively and adapt instruction to meet individual student needs and proficiency levels.
• Develop and administer formative and summative assessments to monitor student language acquisition and cultural understanding.
• Analyze student data to identify learning gaps and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
• Collaborate with curriculum specialists and other teachers to enhance the world languages curriculum.
• Support on-site testing events periodically throughout the year (required).
• Participate in virtual professional development and collaborate with colleagues on online teaching best practices.
• Work collaboratively with student support services (e.g., counselors, special education) to address student needs.
• Attend virtual staff meetings and contribute to the overall success of Stellar Virtual.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes 

• Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish.
• Minimum of two (2) years of successful teaching experience, preferably in a secondary setting.
• Experience teaching a range of levels within the target language(s).
• Demonstrated experience in utilizing online learning platforms and educational technology tools for language instruction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a virtual environment.
• Passion for language acquisition, cultural understanding, and working with students.
• Residency in the state of Texas is required.

Education & Certification Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Education, Spanish, World Language Education, or a related field.
• A valid Texas teaching license with an endorsement in Spanish (grades 9-12) or equivalent.

Benefits & Incentives (Full-Time Only)

• Competitive vacation and paid time off plans
• Comprehensive medical (HMO, HDHP, and PPO), dental, and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families with options available in all states, including a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) option.
• 401(k) retirement plan (pre- and post-tax options) with matching contribution up to 3% after one year of employment
• Additional supplemental disability, life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal aid, and ID theft protection plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Two paid closure weeks each year (weeks of July 4 and December 25)
• 10 Company-paid Holidays

Employment "At-Will"
For W-2 employment, Stellar Virtual is an at-will employer. This means the employee and Stellar Virtual can terminate the employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, as legally permitted. This job description does not guarantee continued employment or a contract. All 1099 status is excluded.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Stellar Virtual is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.