High School Spanish Teacher

Atlas Schools • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • $50,500 - $63,549 • Onsite

About The Position

Atlas Schools is a tuition-free, open enrollment, K-12 charter school in the southeast community of Colorado Springs, dedicated to preparing and empowering all students for success in their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement. We are committed to student proficiency through academic rigor and robust family support via the Atlas family scholarship. We also prioritize our staff by offering a competitive total rewards package and providing meaningful professional development. Our student population is 92% socioeconomically disadvantaged, with 86% Hispanic, 6% African American, 7% White, and 1% Asian. Additionally, 56% of our students are English Language Learners.

Requirements

• Must be fluent in both Spanish and English (written and verbal).
• Able to meet “in-field status” for the position with one of the following: Colorado Department of Education License with endorsement in World Languages, Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish, 24 completed credit hours aligned with CDE requirements, or Completed/passed the PRAXIS 5195 within the last 10 years.
• Ability to successfully pass all required background screening pursuant to CRS § 22-30.5-110.7.
• Be 100% dedicated to educational equity and committed to creating a rigorous, nurturing, and joyful educational experience.
• Have the highest commitment to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration, best practices, and regular assessment.
• Ownership for the academic results of students.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to demonstrate evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player.
• Possess a growth mindset and experience using feedback as a way to improve practice.

Nice To Haves

• Successful leader of an urban classroom who has used structure, incentives, and high expectations to drive student success while creating a joyful environment for students to thrive in.

Responsibilities

• Embody the mission and values of Atlas Schools by fostering a rigorous, inclusive, and joyful learning environment for all students.
• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned Spanish lessons that build students’ skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Teach and scaffold Spanish language acquisition through immersive instruction, real-world contexts, and authentic materials.
• Introduce and celebrate the diverse cultures, histories, and traditions of Spanish-speaking countries, reinforcing global awareness and respect.
• Create a classroom environment that supports language practice and cultural exploration while maintaining high academic and behavioral expectations.
• Develop and administer assessments (formative and summative) to track student progress in language proficiency and cultural understanding.
• Analyze assessment data and adjust instruction to ensure student growth and achievement.
• Serve as an advisor to a group of students and their families, providing regular communication, problem-solving support, and scheduling and attending all quarterly family conferences.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with families through active engagement aimed at understanding their backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.
• Document and maintain course syllabi, unit plans, and lesson materials for school-wide retention and instructional alignment.
• Collaborate with colleagues and instructional coaches with sincerity and a growth mindset.
• Support colleagues during their absences by providing classroom coverage (compensated additionally).
• Draft and revise meaningful report card comments that reflect student progress in Spanish language development and cultural engagement.
• Participate in professional development to stay current with best practices in world language instruction and pedagogy.
• Maintain and support a high-expectations school culture through consistent systems and a strong student-teacher rapport.
• Support the summer program and participate in school events such as field trips, academic support sessions, and community-building initiatives.
• Contribute to daily school operations including arrival, dismissal, lunch supervision, and hallway transitions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Approximately 13 weeks of paid school breaks
• 30 hours of annual flex time and 48 hours of annual sick time
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program (required in lieu of social security as a public employee)
• 100% Employer paid short and long-term disability benefit
• 100% Employer-paid life insurance benefit of $25,000 (option to purchase more)
• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level