World Language Teacher (Spanish) Swampscott High School | Swampscott Public Schools

World Language Teacher (Spanish)

Swampscott High School | Swampscott Public Schools

Position Overview

Join a team where community comes first. Swampscott High School is looking for a dedicated World Language(e.g.) Teacher to help us uphold our commitment to academic excellence, create meaningful opportunities for students, and strengthen our collaborative school community. In this role, you will be responsible for the primary function of designing and implementing high-quality, authentic learning experiences that foster linguistic proficiency and cultural competency. 

Guided by the district’s C.O.R.E. values—Community, Opportunity, Respect, and Equity—you will foster a safe, respectful classroom culture and collaborate with colleagues to ensure every student is prepared for success in a global society.

Essential Functions

Instructional Leadership & Language Acquisition

• Interactive Pedagogy: Design and execute varied, interactive lessons that provide students with authentic learning experiences.
• Curriculum Development: Contribute to the development and refinement of the Spanish curriculum, ensuring alignment with state standards and district goals.
• Fluency & Proficiency: Utilize native or near-native fluency to provide an immersive environment; familiarity with ACTFL standards, Comprehensible Input (CI), and Oral Proficiency strategies is highly advantageous.
• Technology Integration: Effectively utilize Google Classroom and G-Suite Apps to manage instruction, facilitate learning, and communicate student progress.

Collaboration & Student Engagement

• Team Collaboration: Work flexibly and enthusiastically as a member of a collaborative World Language team, sharing best practices and participating in departmental growth.
• Student Connection: Build strong, positive relationships with students to ignite a passion for the Spanish language and cultures.
• Inclusive Practice: Actively honor diverse backgrounds and identities, creating an equitable classroom space where all students feel valued and represented.

Professional Reliability

• Consistent Attendance: Maintain punctuality and consistent attendance to ensure instructional continuity and the effective supervision and safety of all students.
• Professional Growth: Participate in professional development and reflection to stay current with modern world language pedagogy.

Qualifications

Required

• Licensure: Valid Massachusetts Educator License in Spanish (9-12).
• Fluency: Native or near-native fluency in Spanish.
• SEI Endorsement: Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement required.
• Compliance: Citizen, residency, or valid work permit required; successful completion of a Massachusetts CORI and fingerprint-based background check.

Preferred

• Advanced Placement: Experience teaching AP Spanish.
• License Status: Professional license status.
• Experience: Proven success in curriculum development and implementing interactive, proficiency-based language instruction.

Physical Requirements

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.

• Stamina & Mobility: This position may require long periods of standing, walking, or sitting; reaching with hands and arms.
• Communication & Senses: Talking or hearing in person and by telephone; using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or controls.
• Vision: Specific vision abilities include close/distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Environment: Possible exposure to ultraviolet lights (monitors/copiers) and various hazards common to a school building.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Swampscott Public Schools does not discriminate or tolerate harassment against students, parents/guardians, employees, or the general public. No person shall be excluded from or discriminated against in admission to the Swampscott Public Schools, or in obtaining the advantages, privileges, and courses of study of the Swampscott Public Schools on grounds of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, genetic information, ancestry, children, marital or civil union status, veteran status or membership in the armed services, receiving of public assistance, homeless, or disability.