Spanish Teacher Jr/Sr HIgh-Anticipated 2026-2027

Spanish Teacher-Jr/Sr High School

Anticipated 2026-2027

Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Spanish Teacher to join our team at Fort Madison Junior/Senior High School. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for students in grades 7-12. This position requires an enthusiastic educator who can inspire, motivate, and engage students while developing their Spanish language proficiency and cultural understanding.

Curriculum Development

• Design, implement, and assess engaging lesson plans that align with Iowa Core Standards for World Languages and meet the diverse needs of students.
• Implement the high-quality curricular resources adopted by FMCSD to deliver instruction aligned with the program's priority standards.
• Develop instructional experiences that promote communication, cultural understanding, and real-world language application.

Classroom Management

• Create and sustain a positive classroom environment that fosters student participation, mutual respect, and collaboration, ensuring that all students feel comfortable and safe.
• Align classroom management practices with the building's Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework and adhere to the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to effectively support students' social, emotional, and behavioral health.
• Commit to fostering a culturally responsive and inclusive classroom environment that values language diversity and global perspectives.

Instructional Delivery

• Utilize a variety of teaching methods and instructional strategies to accommodate different learning styles and abilities, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Spanish.
• Develop daily lesson plans that follow the district's instructional framework.
• Analyze data to inform instructional decisions and identify appropriate scaffolding strategies to differentiate learning for all students.
• Promote authentic language use through interactive communication activities, collaborative learning, and cultural exploration.

Assessment and Evaluation

• Continually monitor and evaluate student progress through formal and informal assessments; provide timely feedback to students and parents.
• Evaluate student learning using common formative and summative assessments collaboratively developed by the department.
• Assess student progress in language proficiency, communication skills, and cultural exploration.

Student Support

• Identify and address individual student needs, providing additional support and resources as necessary.
• Implement a data-driven MTSS process to identify and apply appropriate interventions and enrichment strategies that support student learning and language development.
• Encourage student confidence and engagement in language learning.

Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, specialists, and support staff to enhance the educational experience for all students.
• Work with the department to reach consensus on priority standards, develop common assessments, and establish instructional pacing.
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide targeted interventions and enrichment opportunities that support student growth and learning.
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Communication

• Maintain open and effective communication with parents, guardians, and the school community regarding student progress and classroom activities.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with students, families, and colleagues.

Professional Development

• Participate actively in continuous professional growth through workshops, conferences, and collaboration with peers.
• Engage in reflective practice to foster professional growth and enhance instructional effectiveness.
• Remain current with best practices in world language instruction and language acquisition.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Iowa Teaching License and one of the following endorsements:
  • 5-12 Spanish
  • K-12 World Language: Spanish
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Spanish, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Successful prior teaching experience at the secondary level preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Bending, carrying, climbing, driving, lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, and walking.

Benefits

• This position includes a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
  • IPERS
  • Paid personal/sick leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Background Check:

• Fort Madison Community School District requires a background check to be completed before

The Fort Madison Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Fort Madison Community School District requires background check to be completed before hiring. 

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://fmcsd.mysmarthire.com/jobs/27893-5582.html