FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHER

St. Joseph Parish School is seeking a caring, creative, and faith-filled Foreign Language Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. SJPS is committed to nurturing students in a Christ-centered, family oriented environment that supports academic achievement and spiritual growth. We have small class sizes and are a very welcoming and supportive community.

Position: Part-Time Foreign Language Teacher

Reports To: Principal
Start Date: August 17th, 2026
School Type: 3K–8 Catholic School
Location: St. Joseph Parish School - Grafton, WI 53024

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain positive classroom management while fostering a welcoming and structured classroom.
• Prepare students in all aspects of a foreign language—the written word and oral communication.
• Instruct students in the history and culture of the language being taught.
• Prepare lesson plans and establish curricular goals based on Archdiocesan standards.
• Utilize a variety of methods of instruction and assessment and integrate technology and visual arts into lessons.
• Provide differentiated instruction and assessment utilizing appropriate accommodations for students with special learning needs.
• Observe and evaluate students’ work to determine student progress or to make suggestions for improvement.
• Communicate with parents or guardians via email, notes, and phone calls as needed. 
• Collaborate with the faculty on special unit projects to ensure that foreign language is cross-curricular.
• Develop, implement, evaluate and periodically report to the principal about the overall effectiveness of the foreign language program.
• Supervise students at St. Joseph Parish School while teaching and in other areas as needed or requested.
• Continue professional development through course studies, conferences, and workshops.
• Set, work toward, and track professional learning goals based off of the teacher effectiveness framework domains. 
• Model the Catholic faith for all St. Joseph Parish School students.
• Perform other duties as requested by the principal.

Record Keeping Duties

• Assess students on a regular basis using formative and summative assessments.
• Keep accurate records of student performance through trimester reports using the online grading system.
• Complete all required forms and reports in a timely manner.

  Position Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor degree and be a certified teacher in foreign language instruction or working towards certification.
• Must maintain a current teaching certification issued by the State of Wisconsin.
• Must adhere to Code of Ethical Conduct and Mandatory Reporting Responsibilities.
• Must submit a criminal background check every 5 years.
• Must complete Safe Environment training prior to employment and renewal training every five years. 
• Position requires ability to stand, walk, bend over/crouch and sit for extended periods of time; ability to use hands, speak, and hear.
• Practicing Catholic with a passion for Catholic education
• Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills

Application Instructions:  Please email a cover letter, resume, the archdiocesan teacher application and three professional references to: [email protected]