Spanish Teacher .6 Leave Replacement

Mead WA • Spokane, WA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Mead High School is seeking a Spanish Teacher for a .6 FTE/Leave Replacement position for the 2026/2027 School Year. The role involves educating students by planning, developing, and delivering a course of study according to student learning objectives, district/building curriculum guidelines, and student assessment data. Duties, hours, and location are dependent upon program and student needs.

Requirements

• Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement/s as required by law and regulation, or ability to obtain said Washington State teaching certificate prior to first contracted day.
• Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills with parents, colleagues, and administration.
• Demonstrates ability to challenge students academically, to promote the highest level of learning.
• Demonstrates comprehensive content knowledge as it relates to state standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge and experience in various forms of assessment including student self-assessment, formative assessment, portfolios, and anecdotal records.
• Demonstrates ability to make data-driven instructional decisions.
• Exhibits the ability to build a positive learning environment, including modeling respect and honoring the dignity of all students, staff, and parents.
• Demonstrates effective classroom management procedures that provide for large and small groups, and individuals in an environment conducive to learning.
• Demonstrates ability to develop rapport with students.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, including communicating student progress.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with a team, contributing in a positive way.
• Exhibits a commitment to on-going professional learning, including demonstrating the ability to develop professionally in areas of school and district focus.
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of current technology with a multimedia approach to instruction and management of instruction.

Nice To Haves

• Has training or experience with Balanced Literacy, Modifying Curriculum, Social/Adaptive Skills Training, Writing Social Stories, Right Response, Crisis Cycle, Six Traits, and Appropriate Assessments (e.g., MSP, QRI, Running Records, and Dibels).
• Ability to determine and design interventions using a multi-tiered approach.
• Understanding of Title School and underserved students.
• Experience with PBIS.

Responsibilities

• Implement the educational program, comprehensive related services, and accommodations and modifications as outlined in the students Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Participate in the development and review of IEPs, including writing goals and objectives for identified needs using standardized and classroom-based assessment data.
• Monitor the implementation of IEPs, including school-wide implementation of modification/accommodations and progress toward goals and objectives.
• Act as case manager for the IEP, partnering with parents and working closely with the building team.
• Utilize para educators as part of a team by providing training, management, direction, and support.
• Perform teaching responsibilities and accountability procedures as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Special Education Law.
• Develop and implement effective lesson plans and instructional materials that allow students to utilize and practice higher-level thinking skills.
• Provide for large and small group and individualized instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in learning activities and instruct and monitor students in the use of such.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development and provide appropriate feedback on work utilizing methods such as assigning and grading class work, homework, tests, and assignments.
• Continually assess student progress, and implement effective lessons to meet individual student learning needs as determined by student assessment data.
• Provide opportunities for students to self-reflect and track progress toward learning goals.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations.
• Provide a safe, positive, and effective environment that reflects and facilitates learning.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures in accordance with the policies and procedures of the school building and the district.
• Work as an effective member of the grade level/course team to evaluate and improve student learning.
• Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, including communicating student progress in a timely and professional manner.
• Self-reflect and evaluate the effectiveness of instructional performance to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses and adjust accordingly to reach maximum effectiveness.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Sick leave (12 days per year, prorated for less than full term)
• Annual leave (5 days per year, prorated for less than 1.0 FTE)
• Retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services (for positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed