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.

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. 

Salary : $41,672 - $80,164