Westborough Public Schools, Westborough, MA

seeks a talented High School Spanish Teacher

to join our High School World Language Department

beginning in the 2024-2025 school year

The Westborough Public Schools enthusiastically welcome professionals to our district who thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the importance of relationships with our students, staff, families, and community.

• We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose stellar staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families. 
• We educate approximately 4,000 students from Pre-K through age 22, from homes that speak almost 30 different languages. Our student population is approximately 49% Students of Color and 51% White students. 
• We support our vibrant, passionate, dedicated, skilled and professional staff through ongoing collaboration and feedback to ensure their safety, health, sense of belonging, and professional growth! 

With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world.

Job Title:  Spanish Teacher
Reports to: Principal and World Language Director 

Department: World Language

Work Year: 184 days, school year

FLSA Status: Exempt, Unit A 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Master’s degree preferred from an accredited college/university 
• Professional Certification:
• MA DESE license as a World Language Teacher;
• SEI Endorsement preferred
• Specialized Knowledge: adolescent development, World Language curriculum frameworks, growth mindset, inclusive practices, cultural proficiency, anti-bias instruction, co-teaching, social-emotional learning, technology integration
• Hiring Requirement: Successful completion of CORI, SORI, and fingerprinting. 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience teaching English Language learners in a diverse public school setting 
• Experience teaching students with special needs, including students with emotional, behavioral, and/or learning challenges
• Strong background in language instruction
• Highly desirable to have experience with:
• ACTFL Proficiency Standards
• Proficiency-focused curriculum and instruction
• Collaborative department planning

SKILLS:

• Multi-task in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth
• Plans and implements differentiated lessons and ongoing formative assessments
• Applies knowledge of current research and theory to instructional design with a demonstrated commitment to remain current in content knowledge 
• Partners and collaborates with department colleagues and specialists
• Establishes effective relationships with students, colleagues, and parents
• Integrates technology in order to enhance student learning experiences
• Demonstrate a belief in a growth mindset for students

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 

• Creates a welcoming and supportive learning environment that embraces the diversity among individuals and ensures equitable opportunities for student learning 
• Monitors students' understanding of the curriculum effectively and adjusts instruction, materials or assessments when appropriate
• Evaluates and refines instructional practice and assessment strategies to increase student learning, engagement, and confidence in learning;
• Participates in professional development activities, internal and external, and meets requirements for licensure recertification;
• Participates in all faculty and committee meetings as required, and district-wide committees as needed
• Any other relative duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The World Language teacher does not have supervisory responsibilities, except to direct any paraeducators who may be working with a student in the classroom. 

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Salary, benefits, and responsibilities per contract between the Westborough School Committee and the Westborough Education Association.The Westborough Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class protected by law.

Date updated: 2/26/24