What are the responsibilities and job description for the World Language Spanish Teacher - JOB ID# 13490 position at Capitol Region Education Council?
Position Type:
Secondary Teaching 6 - 12/Foreign Language - Spanish
Date Posted:
7/14/2025
Location:
Academy of International Studies
Closing Date:
08/01/2025
CREC seeks two talented World Language teacher for a teaching position at CREC Academy of International Studies 6-12. Please apply to this position if you are a committed educator who is looking to work in a diverse school setting with a social justice mindset. To find out more about CREC Magnet Schools and locations visit: crecschools.org.
World Language teachers work under the general supervision of their school principal performing the essential performance responsibilities listed below.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and administer curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small-group instruction, and student learning.
Develops grade-level appropriate lesson plans and instructional materials for students. Then translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential activities, challenge students, maintain the target language in class, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modify instructional methods to fit individual students' needs; conduct individual and small group instruction as needed.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
COMPETENCIES:
Intrapersonal Competencies:
Intrapersonal Competencies:
Demonstrate a dedication to all learners – especially those historically marginalized.
Demonstrate commitment to lifelong professional learning and growth.
Design, strengthen, and participate in positive learning environments (i.e., school and classroom culture) that support individual and collaborative learning.
Build strong relationships with students, peers, families, and learning community members that contribute to individual and collective success.
Contribute to the lifelong success of all learners, particularly those who have been historically marginalized due to background, demographics, neurodiversity, ability, or culture.
Cognitive Competencies:
Utilize in-depth understanding of content and learning progressions to engage learners and lead individual learners toward mastery.
Demonstrate awareness of and employ culturally responsive teaching (CRT) to center students’ diversity as a strength and asset in their learning journey.
Employ techniques for developing students’ skills of metacognition, self-regulation, and perseverance.
Instructional Competencies:
Personalize learning experiences through assessments, supports, progressions, relationships, and technology.
Develop student agency, ownership, self-advocacy, and effective communication skills with regard to learning.
Uses technology in the service of learning and completing professional responsibilities (e.g., various learning platforms, gradebook, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office).
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
Specify Certifications
Familiar with ACTFL World-Readiness Standards
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide transportation to meetings, trainings, and professional learning opportunities as required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working in a classroom demands prolonged standing/movement, frequent bending and crouching, lifting and carrying materials, fine motor skills for manipulating small objects, clear speaking voice, good vision and hearing, the ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously, and sometimes the need to move quickly to respond to student needs. Successful teachers require the ability to work in a high energy environment with varying noise levels (from quiet to loud) based on student activity. Teachers are expected to work both indoors and outdoors (as needed) and may be expected to participate in off-site field experiences.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Group Health Insurance Plans
Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)
Comprehensive benefit time package
Employee Assistance Program
Bereavement time & Religious Holidays
Credit Union Access
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Network Group
Access to professional learning opportunities with two fully paid courses through CREC University each year, empowering you to expand your skills and advance your career!
Benefit from our exclusive partnership with Springfield College, offering a 15% discount on tuition for next-level degree programs to support your academic and career aspirations!
Based on terms and conditions during your employment, specific to your job classification and collective bargaining agreement.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION STATEMENT:
CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudice—ranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditions—that harm people from systemically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
