World Language Teacher

One City Schools, Inc.•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ready to open doors to the world for our students? One City Schools seeks a passionate, culturally responsive World Language Teacher to lead Spanish instruction across our innovative K-8 schools. Join our mission to prepare globally-minded scholars while ensuring every English Learner thrives in our inclusive educational community. As our World Language Teacher, you'll wear two vital hats: inspiring students to embrace Spanish language and culture while ensuring our English Learners receive the comprehensive support they need to succeed. This dual role combines classroom instruction excellence with program leadership and federal compliance oversight.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field
Wisconsin Teaching License for Spanish (1365)
EL License (395)
Experience in world language instruction at elementary and middle school levels
Knowledge of EL instructional strategies and compliance requirements
Native or near-native Spanish proficiency
Strong cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse populations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for family and community engagement
Innovative mindset with passion for project-based, student-driven learning
Growth-oriented approach with commitment to continuous improvement
Advocacy skills and dedication to educational equity

Nice To Haves

Master's preferred

Responsibilities

Create and implement a comprehensive school-wide vision for Spanish language acquisition
Develop engaging, culturally rich curriculum for elementary and middle school students
Foster listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through individual and group instruction
Integrate language learning with cross-curricular activities and project-based learning
Assess student progress and provide meaningful feedback to students and families
Ensure full compliance with federal and state EL regulations including Title III/ESSA requirements
Oversee identification, assessment, and placement of English Learners
Coordinate language proficiency assessments and monitor student progress data
Develop and implement effective EL programs and instructional accommodations
Prepare required reports for Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Provide professional development on EL best practices and cultural sensitivity
Foster positive relationships with multilingual families and community organizations
Advocate for EL students at district and state levels
Promote cultural competency throughout our school community
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure equitable access to challenging education

Benefits

Competitive salary based on education, experience, and demonstrated impact
11-month assignment with dedicated planning time
14 PTO days plus holidays, spring break, and winter break
Full health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Employee assistance program
Automatic admission for your age-eligible child to One City Schools
Comprehensive professional development in innovative educational models
Training in student-driven, project-based learning approaches
Collaboration with UW-Madison research partnerships
On-campus childcare center with subsidized tuition for staff
Home ownership support through Own-It Program ($19,000 down payment grants available)