Spanish Teacher 2025-2026 School Year

Akron Public Schools•Akron, OH

41d•$48,007•Onsite

About The Position

Spanish Teacher 2025-2026 School Year JobID: 4730 The Akron Board of Education announces an anticipated opening for a Spanish Teacher, Job Code 006, TS 380 (190 days), Salary Range $48,006.96. Extended time may be required before and/or after the school year for this position which would be compensated at the hourly extended time rate. Collective Bargaining Unit - AEA. This is a State Teachers Retirement System position. Application must be made electronically through http://www.applitrack.com/akron/onlineapp/. Please upload a letter of interest, resume, and a current copy of appropriate license in addition to completing the online application. The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. For further information, please contact Dr. Loi Nguyen, World Language Learning Specialist at 330-761-3114.

Requirements

Valid State of Ohio licensure in Spanish
Must participate in Professional Development (PD)
Engage community and business partners to be incorporated as a resource in curriculum development and student products

Responsibilities

Assist all students to meet or exceed 21st century knowledge and skills, including state academic achievement standards
Articulate what students should know and be able to do, while working to help students achieve
Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects to communicate these objectives to students
Plan and deliver learning experiences that advance the learning of each individual student; show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
Design authentic learning experiences for students to learn core knowledge, 21st century skills and literacies, through, but not limited to, collaboration, problem-based learning, inquiry, and integration of curriculum
Partner with business and community organizations to create authentic learning experiences
Organize and plan for learning based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals
Assist in the planning for intervention and remediation in the areas of math, science and literacy for all students who have not mastered the content standards and implement appropriately
Develop and implement differentiated instructional strategies for each student's academic growth
Use technology to develop student content knowledge and skills so students know how to learn, think critically, solve problems, use information, communicate, innovate, create and collaborate
Be basically proficient in using technology as an instructional and management tool
Use continuous, authentic and appropriate assessment and evaluation measures that are evidence-based and use them to improve instruction and student learning and for feedback, including progress reports
Be flexible, resourceful, innovative and can effectively manage the design and execution of learning experiences, both formal and informal
Create a classroom environment that incorporates Partners' staff members as an ongoing presence and is conducive to learning, fosters engagement, self-motivation, student self-direction and positive social interaction
Provide learning opportunities that support the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of the students
Serve as a student advisor in the student advisory program
Work with students on service-learning projects in advisory groups
Work closely with students and parents as partners to guide students through school and future education and career choices
Model the teaching expectations that students are to accomplish
Contribute to and participate in ongoing professional development, including working with colleagues in a Professional Learning Community (PLC) model
Maintain and improve professional competence
Use evidence-based and best practices to inform instruction and to work with colleagues
Work collaboratively to improve instruction and learning while sharing the responsibility for outcomes with school community and Partners
Use a variety of communication methods and technologies to interact with students, parents and staff, and Partners
Contribute and participate in public presentations
Maximize opportunities for student success by creating positive working relationships with students
Remain flexible, innovative and adaptive to change
Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations
Develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required
Work closely with the building principal to collaboratively lead the school through a shared decision-making process
Use electronic tools for grading, both in New Tech applications and district applications