World Language Coordinator & AP Spanish Teacher (K-12)

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell•Lowell, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (CCSL) is a K-12 Commonwealth Charter School serving about 1,200 students in one of Massachusetts' most linguistically rich cities. Roughly 40% of our students are English Learners, and our hallways carry Spanish, Khmer, Portuguese, Arabic, and many more languages. We see those languages as an academic asset, and we are looking for a leader who agrees. We are seeking a K-12 World Language Coordinator who will lead our program across all three of our schools (K-4, 5-8, and 9-12) and teach one section of AP Spanish each day. This is a rare chance to shape a program's vision, not just maintain it. The vision is to deepen Spanish instruction from kindergarten through AP, with a clear, coherent proficiency pathway; expand students' exposure to additional world languages through exploratory courses, clubs, and cultural programming; honor and build on heritage languages, including pathways toward the Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy; and turn our diversity into academic enrichment that every student, family, and staff member experiences.

Requirements

Massachusetts license in Spanish (or eligibility to obtain one)
Proficiency in Spanish at the Advanced-High level or above (ACTFL).
Three or more years of classroom teaching experience.
Knowledge of the ACTFL proficiency guidelines and the Massachusetts World Language Curriculum Framework.
A collaborative, student-centered leader who believes every child can reach high standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching AP Spanish strongly preferred.
Experience coaching or leading a department preferred.
Experience teaching heritage speakers, English Learners, or multilingual students in an urban setting.
Fluency in an additional language is a plus.

Responsibilities

Teach AP Spanish Language and Culture, one class per day.
Lead K-12 curriculum alignment, pacing, assessment, and proficiency-based instruction.
Coach and support 4 world language teachers across all grade bands.
Design new language offerings and enrichment, from K-4 exposure to high school electives and heritage-speaker courses.
Partner with our English Learner, special education, and counseling teams so every student can access world language learning.
Organize schoolwide events that celebrate our community's languages and cultures.
Use data to track student growth, enrollment in advanced pathways, and AP outcomes.