Spanish Teacher

The Spanish Teacher for Grades 6–12 at St. Paul City School (SPCS) will design and deliver a high-quality Spanish language curriculum that develops students' proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The teacher will cultivate students’ cultural understanding and prepare them to engage meaningfully in a multilingual, multicultural world. This role is vital to SPCS’s mission of providing equitable, rigorous, and inclusive education to all learners.

ResponsibilitiesCurriculum Design and Instruction

• Plan and deliver engaging Spanish lessons aligned with Minnesota state standards and SPCS curricular goals.
• Integrate the four core language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) into daily instruction.
• Employ comprehensible input strategies to make Spanish accessible and naturally acquired by students.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including English Learners (ELs) and students with special needs.
• Incorporate interactive learning activities such as role-plays, discussions, storytelling, and games to maximize student engagement.

Cultural Integration

• Embed cultural content into instruction to promote cross-cultural understanding and global awareness.
• Use authentic resources (e.g., music, films, news articles) to expose students to the diversity of Spanish-speaking communities.

Technology Integration

• Leverage educational technology and internet resources to enhance instruction, provide authentic language exposure, and support individualized learning.
• Use digital platforms for collaboration, communication, and student creativity (e.g., Flipgrid, Duolingo Classroom, Padlet).

Assessment and Feedback

• Develop and use a variety of formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress toward language proficiency.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback that supports student growth and confidence.

Classroom Environment

• Establish a safe, positive, and culturally responsive classroom culture that encourages students to take risks and practice language skills.
• Model and reinforce restorative practices to build relationships and foster a supportive learning community.

Collaboration and Professional Growth

• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to support interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
• Participate actively in professional development opportunities, staff meetings, and school community events.
• Engage in reflective teaching practices and continuous improvement of instructional strategies.

QualificationsRequired

• Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish, Education, or a related field preferred but not required.
• Valid Minnesota Teaching License in World Language and Culture: Spanish (or ability to obtain prior to start date).
• Fluency in Spanish and strong proficiency in English.

Preferred

• Experience teaching Spanish at the middle or high school level.
• Familiarity with effective second language acquisition strategies, culturally responsive teaching, and technology integration in the classroom.Strong classroom management, differentiation, and student engagement skills.
• Experience working in urban or linguistically diverse school environments.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $83,713.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Saint Paul, MN 55103 (Required)

Work Location: In person