Diocese of Venice in Florida·Fort Myers, Florida
The teacher is responsible for developing and administering grade-level Spanish curriculum while maintaining a safe and productive classroom environment. They must create detailed lesson plans, conduct student assessments, and foster communication with parents and faculty.
Title: Spanish Teacher, Full-time
Reports to: Principal
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School | Fort Myers, FL
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, within the Diocese of Venice in Florida, Inc. works diligently to support and strengthen the Catholic Church and its value system. By word and example teachers support all of the official religious teachings of the Catholic Church throughout their personal and professional lives.
Our teachers embrace the purpose of teaching and witness the tenets of the Catholic Faith, instill a sense of Christ’s mission, charity and service to others; draw the school community into worship and to build, support and maintain a Catholic culture throughout the School and create a vibrant Catholic culture within the classroom, emphasized through words, deeds, manner of dress and actions.
Job Responsibilities
Develops and administers school grade-level curriculum consistent with Diocesan goals and objectives.
Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small-group instruction.
Develops detailed lesson plans and related instructional materials.
Translates lesson plans into learning experiences; differentiates instruction based on student learning style and needs.
Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning.
Continues professional knowledge of developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops and professional meetings.
Encourages parental involvement in student education and ensures effective communication to students and parents.
Administers standardized tests in accordance with Diocesan assessment programs.
Actively participates in faculty meetings and committees.
Participates in activities outside of the classroom involving students.
Other duties as assigned.
State of Florida law requires fingerprinting and clearance through the Florida DOE Background Screening Clearinghouse for all school-based positions.
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Candidates must hold a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a valid Professional or Temporary Florida Educator Certificate. A Level 2 FDLE background check and fingerprinting clearance are required.
Market context
Florida schools regularly seek Spanish teachers, especially candidates who can meet state certification expectations and support curriculum needs across grade levels. This role is competitive for applicants with a bachelor’s degree, a current or eligible Florida Educator Certificate, and strong planning, communication, and classroom organization skills. Review the district’s certification pathway and align your application materials to the school’s curriculum and pedagogy requirements; job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time.