Spanish Teacher for 2026-27 - Lutheran East

Mission

Lutheran East prepares and equips students to excel in service, leadership, and learning while living as Disciples who are rooted and grounded in the love of Christ. Lutheran High School East (Cleveland Heights, OH) is seeking a full-time high school Social Studies instructor for the 2026-27 school year. Applicants should hold a four-year degree in education/Spanish, with the specific ability to teach high school Spanish. A potential candidate must also have the ability to fulfill the faculty expectations listed in detail below. Salary ranges from $45,000 - $60,000. Spiritual Leadership Actively involved in chapel and other forms of worship and service When appropriate, take opportunities to pray with and mentor students Model appropriate Christian attitude, language, and behavior with students, families, and other school employees Discipline/Rules Maintain accurate attendance records School Dress Code enforcement Hold students accountable for proper discipline inside and outside of class Communicate discipline issues appropriately with administration and parents Classroom Responsibilities Prepare engaging lesson plans that challenge students individually on a daily basis Integrate technology into lesson plans in a way that increases learning for students Differentiate instruction to maximize student learning Regularly grade assignments and return to students for feedback Utilize a variety of teaching methods to enhance student learning Clearly state classroom policies and expectations and follow through on them Properly prepare for faculty absence with appropriate lesson plans and seating charts Year-to-Year Responsibilities Update curriculum as needed File mandated service hours Attend mandatory admissions, recruitment, and community events Communication Responsibilities Regularly maintain gradebook Call, email, or speak face-to-face with parents about academic, social, or spiritual concerns and document the contact in student SIS Weekly positive contacts logged in student SIS Communicate student concerns with Administration Communicate student safety concerns with administration & appropriate state/governmental agencies World Language Department Holds a four-year bachelor’s degree in teaching and Spanish - 7-12 education is preferred Able to teach various levels of Spanish Differentiates instruction for learners of all types Integrates technology into daily instruction and lesson plans

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree (minimum) License: Must hold, or be able to hold, a valid teaching license issued by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Background Check: Must be able to pass an FBI & BCI background check