Director of Spanish Immersion

Summary: The Director of Spanish Immersion is responsible for guiding and developing the Spanish Immersion program by supporting PreK–12th grade Spanish Immersion teachers, students, and parents. This individual models a servant’s heart and promotes an attitude of respect, teamwork, and professionalism. The Director supports the mission of RCS across all divisions—Lower, Middle, and Upper School—through prayer, encouragement, accountability, and a commitment to Godly excellence.

Program Development and Leadership
•    Maintain regular communication with principals and academic deans regarding immersion-related initiatives and needs.
•    Collaborate with the Lower School Principal and Chief Business Officer to develop and manage the Spanish Immersion budget.
•    Ensure that the academic, linguistic, and cultural goals of the immersion program are met in all grade levels.
•    Gather and analyze data to support program evaluation and school-wide academic development.
•    Lead all immersion-specific hiring processes in collaboration with the LS principal and HR, including candidate recruitment, communication, and interviews.
•    Partner with Academic Deans to evaluate and adopt curriculum and instructional resources.
•    Research and secure appropriate Spanish texts and resources for classrooms and libraries.
•    Organize and lead the annual cultural event that celebrates the diversity and richness of Spanish-speaking cultures.
•    Collaborate with the Admissions team to support family communication, entrance testing, and website updates related to the immersion program.
•    Host and facilitate program tours and visits for guests and prospective families.
•    Strengthen the connection between the Spanish Immersion community and the broader school culture.

Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from an accredited four-year college or university required.
• Minimum two years of related experience and/or training in dual-language or immersion education preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Spanish (C1 or higher) required.
• Prior leadership experience in immersion education strongly preferred.

Credentials, Certificates, and Licenses
• A bilingual education or immersion teaching certificate is recommended.
• Support for ACSI professional certification will be provided through collaboration with the Lower School Principal and HR department.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of certification.

Time Requirements
• Regular on-campus hours: 40 hours per week
• Summer schedule: 20 days

 

Qualifications:

• Profess a personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
• Maintain a positive Christian testimony
• Be involved in a local church of like faith and practice, consistent with the RCS Statement of Faith
• Bilingual Proficiency: Must have an Advanced-High proficiency in Spanish (C1 and above) and seek to continue to develop their biliteracy
• Agree with and adhere to the employee handbook
• Use strong communication skills both oral and written
• Work comfortably with people and engage in substantive conversation
• Work diligently and independently and make judgments with minimal supervision
• Problem solve and take the right steps in seeking professional support when needed
• Ability to use technology; computers, Google Suite, Microsoft Office software, copy machines, manage student licenses online, enter grades and scores on various platforms, etc.