2026-2027 SY: Teacher- Spanish

Santa Fe Public Schools•Santa Fe, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The high school Spanish teacher teaches Spanish classes and provides an atmosphere that supports students’ intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth. The teacher organizes and implements an instructional program and provides direct instruction in subject matter and skills to promote student achievement in accordance with each student’s ability. The role is at Capital High School, reports to the Principal, and follows a nine-month work calendar. The position is scheduled for seven hours per day and is exempt.

Requirements

Four-year degree.
Valid New Mexico Secondary Teaching License, or ability to obtain one, with appropriate endorsements for the courses taught.
Licensure: grades 7–12 with Modern, Classical & Native Languages and Bilingual endorsements, or K–12 Specialty with Modern, Classical & Native Languages and Bilingual endorsements.
General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
Ability to follow specific instructions and carry out routine tasks, duties, and procedures.
Ability to exercise sound judgment when instructing students and managing behavior.
Ability to interact with varied ethnic groups.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents.
Ability to work collaboratively toward school and district goals.
Awareness of and ability to follow district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Willingness to participate periodically in professional development and remain current with developments in the profession.
Successful completion of the required post-offer/pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
At least one year of previous teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement a program of study that addresses students’ individual needs, interests, and abilities and complies with state standards, Common Core State Standards, and Santa Fe Public Schools Board of Education goals and objectives.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials.
Provide individualized and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to students’ needs.
Deliver curriculum using adopted textbooks.
Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
Establish and maintain student behavior standards to create an effective learning atmosphere.
Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
Identify student needs, make appropriate referrals, and develop strategies for individual education plans (IEPs).
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, guest-speaker visits, and other experiential activities, and guide students’ learning from those activities.
Serve students and parents on education-related matters outside the instructional day.
Sponsor extracurricular activities, including clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
Create a learning environment using displays, interest centers, and exhibits of student work.
Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment and develop common assessments.
Model professional and ethical standards in dealings with students, parents, peers, and the community.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Perform duties in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety and environmental regulations, and facility and computer security policies and procedures.