SPANISH TEACHER - SECONDARY SCHOOL

School Year 2025 - 2026
Classification Exempt
Reports To Head of Secondary
Location Austin, TX, USA
Job Closing Date Open Until Filled
Openings (1)

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

Magellan International School (Colegio Internacional Magallanes) in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Spanish Teacher to work in our Secondary School. The teacher will create a progressive learning environment where students demonstrate critical thinking and uphold the attributes of the International Baccalaureate (IB) learner profile. The teacher will support students’ academic and personal development while contributing to extracurricular and community activities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field, or a Bachelor’s Degree in an unrelated field with Secondary Teacher Certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with the IB MYP and/or DP and three years of experience with secondary age students; or 5 years of Secondary School classroom experience if no IB experience.
• Communicate effectively in English and Spanish, both orally and in writing.
• Three years of experience focused on project-based learning preferred.
• Experience integrating information technology (IT) with teaching.
• Knowledge of curriculum development, program evaluation, instructional strategies, classroom management, and learning assessments.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS:

• Dynamic and empathetic communicator
• Child-focused, warm, caring, and supportive
• Passionate about teaching and learning
• Flexible and willing to work collaboratively with teams
• Committed to the school’s vision and mission

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans and teaches lessons following the IB Middle Years Program (MYP) and/or Diploma Program (DP) curricula, differentiating for individual student needs.
• Attends staff/faculty meetings, supports colleagues, and collaborates with the MYP and/or DP Coordinator on curriculum planning and program effectiveness.
• Collaborates with Secondary School faculty to plan activities, interdisciplinary projects, and disciplinary units.
• Utilizes a variety of teaching strategies and technologies.
• Participates in curriculum planning and student progress meetings.
• Maintains up-to-date records of student progress, attendance, grades, and assessments.
• Provides elective classes each semester
• Supervises an advisory class, providing social and emotional support for students.
• Maintains high standards for academic performance and behavior.
• Encourages student improvement and goal-setting.
• Fosters an engaging learning environment that promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.
• Creates a Spanish immersion environment in the classroom.
• Organizes educational field trips to support the Spanish curriculum.
• Supervises students during carline, breaks and lunch.
• Prepares documentation for IB external assessments.
• Communicates with parents about student progress.
• Participates in fundraising and marketing efforts to support the school’s growth.
• Promotes the school’s mission and builds relationships with community partners.
• Manages the school’s relationship with International Spanish Academies (ISA) and organizes Diplomas of Spanish as a Foreign Language (DELE) exams.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Performs other duties as assigned, which may change at any time with or without notice.