9-12 Spanish Teacher

Alma School District • Alma, AR

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About The Position

Alma School District is seeking a passionate and qualified High School Spanish Teacher to provide engaging, standards-based instruction for students in grades 9–12. The ideal candidate will foster a positive learning environment, promote cultural awareness, and support students in developing proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Spanish in alignment with Arkansas Academic Standards.
Alma School District assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, World Languages, Education, or related field
• Valid Arkansas Teaching License in Spanish or qualifies for an Additional Licensure Plan approved by DESE
• Experience teaching at the high school level
• Knowledge of second-language acquisition strategies and instructional best practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Spanish
• Experience with Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish courses
• Familiarity with ACTFL proficiency guidelines

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with Arkansas Academic Standards for World Languages
• Teach Spanish I, II, and AP courses if assigned
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and respectful communication
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs
• Integrate technology and digital resources to enhance language acquisition
• Assess student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student performance
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff
• Participate in professional development and faculty meetings
• Sponsor or support extracurricular activities (e.g., Spanish Club) as appropriate
• Maintain compliance with district, state, and federal policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time