Middle and High School Spanish Teacher

Georgia Accelerated Career Academy Inc•Atlanta, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Academy for Innovation in Medicine (AIM) is an innovative public STEMM school opening in July 2026, initially serving students in grades 6 and 9 and expanding to grades 6–12 over four years. In partnership with Grady Health System, AIM provides rigorous academic preparation in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine, alongside experiential learning connected to healthcare careers and clinical, research, and community-based medical environments. The Spanish Teacher will provide high-quality, engaging Spanish language instruction for middle and high school students and develop their linguistic and cultural competence for college, careers, and life, including healthcare and STEMM pathways. Instruction will align with Georgia academic standards and/or ACTFL proficiency guidelines, with authentic opportunities to apply Spanish in real-world contexts. The teacher will help cultivate a classroom culture of confidence, curiosity, resilience, collaboration, and self-advocacy, and will work with colleagues to connect Spanish learning with interdisciplinary units and healthcare applications. This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position working 40 or more hours per week on a 194-day calendar. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, Teacher Retirement System contributions, and a stipend for new-staff onboarding days.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Valid Georgia teaching certification, or eligibility to obtain one, in Secondary (6–12) Education; listed as preferred in the posting.
At least 2 years of successful teaching experience.
Commitment to high academic standards and student success, particularly for students from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.
Must complete required background check and fingerprint clearance.
Ability to attend evening and weekend school events as needed and participate in ongoing professional learning.
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress and work with frequent interruptions, deadlines, and prolonged or irregular hours.
Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing.
Lift and carry 10–25 pounds frequently and 25–40 pounds occasionally.
Travel to other locations as needed for training, supervision, or school events.
May be required in specific circumstances to physically restrain students to prevent harm, in accordance with training, school procedures, and legal and regulatory requirements.
Frequent exposure to temperature and humidity extremes and noise; occasional exposure to biological hazards.

Nice To Haves

Experience in project-based learning or integrating interdisciplinary STEM/STEMM concepts.
Experience teaching cohesive interdisciplinary units such as IB or EL Education.
Experience with dual enrollment models or college-level curriculum preparation.
Strong understanding of using data to improve student outcomes.
Desire to contribute to building a school model from the ground up.

Responsibilities

Deliver rigorous, engaging, standards-aligned Spanish instruction for middle and high school students, developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing proficiency.
Integrate healthcare and clinical vocabulary, patient-provider communication, and culturally responsive language practices into instruction as appropriate.
Use AIM’s professional simulation labs and interdisciplinary STEMM programming to create authentic learning opportunities, including role-play, bilingual medical dialogues, informational interviews, and community-based communication projects.
Develop students’ critical thinking, interpersonal communication, collaboration, and academic confidence through meaningful language tasks connected to college and career expectations.
Use formal and informal assessments, performance tasks, and proficiency benchmarks to differentiate instruction, support multilingual learners, and monitor student growth.
Collaborate with the student support team to address students’ academic, social, and emotional needs.
Design differentiated learning experiences for diverse learners, including English Learners, students with disabilities, and gifted students.
Integrate technology and hands-on learning opportunities to enhance instruction and engagement.
Collaborate with school leadership and colleagues across content areas to integrate Spanish into interdisciplinary units connected to health sciences, STEMM themes, and real-world applications.
Contribute to a positive, professional, rigorous school culture reflecting equity, excellence, student voice, and meaningful relationships.
Participate in professional development aligned with the school improvement plan, goals, and charter performance targets.
Participate in school events, family engagement nights, and community outreach activities.
Maintain flexibility, adaptability, and composure in a dynamic learning environment.
Maintain confidentiality of student information.
Complete required background check and fingerprint clearance.
Attend evening and weekend school events as needed and participate in ongoing professional learning.