2026-2027 Spanish Teacher

Newport News Public Schools • Newport News, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for a split position with Warwick High School, with Denbigh High School being the home school. The position is responsible for creating a classroom environment to develop competencies, knowledge, and skills in aurally comprehending, speaking, reading, and writing a foreign language, in accordance with each student’s ability. The role also involves interpreting to students the culture of the countries where the language is spoken.

Requirements

• Must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in education or a related field and meet the Virginia Department of Education licensure eligibility requirements to teach a foreign language.
• Must be eligible or possess Virginia Collegiate Professional License or Postgraduate Professional License with appropriate endorsement to teach a foreign language.
• Must possess ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public.

Nice To Haves

• If you are interested in teaching but do not currently have a teaching license, you may be eligible for our Associate Teacher program!

Responsibilities

• Teaches skills and knowledge in foreign language instruction, utilizing curriculum designated by Newport News Public Schools and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of Newport News Public Schools.
• Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the basic division’s basic instructional philosophy and congruent with course / SOL standards.
• Adapts the curriculum to provide individual, small group, or remedial instruction to meet the needs of the individual student and the needs of identified subgroups of students.
• Develops pupil understanding and appreciation of culture of countries where the studied language is spoken.
• Evaluates each student’s progress in meeting the course standards in comprehension, speaking, reading and writing the world language.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of students, prepares report cards, and keeps appropriate records to include attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other recordkeeping activities as necessary.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve learning, health and attitude problems.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on student progress.
• Supervises students in assigned out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Administers testing in accordance with division testing practices.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings and other professional activities.
• Participates in various student and parent activities that occur in school including PTA, student clubs and after-school activities.
• Creates an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers.

What This Job Offers

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