1770 High School Spanish Teacher

Jackson-Madison County; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson-Madison County School System in Jackson, TN, seeks a High School Spanish teacher for a 10-month, 200-day contract. Plan, organize, and deliver instruction in a modern classroom, aligned with TN standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining an organized classroom and collaborating with colleagues to adapt the curriculum to student needs. Requires a Bachelor's degree and Tennessee teaching certificate with a Spanish endorsement; background clearance every five years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required by the State of Tennessee.
• Teacher's certificate with qualifying endorsement area in Spanish.
• FBI/TBI Background Clearance every five (5) years.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent might find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

• Conducts and maintains a highly organized and professionally functioning classroom.
• Maintains ongoing curriculum evaluation and development to meet the needs of students.
• Collaborates with other faculty in the delivery of appropriate instructional approaches.
• Implements curriculum and instruction in a manner consistent with TN State standards including understanding, modeling and encouragement of independent thinking skills, creative problem solving and abstract reasoning.
• Shows empathy and understanding of students.
• Proactively resolves problems that might arise with students and parents.
• Follows policies established by Jackson Madison County School Board and Tennessee State Department of Education.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom management

Spanish language teaching

Curriculum development

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teaching certificate with Spanish endorsement

Job description

• Position Type: High School Teaching/ Foreign Language - Spanish
• Date Posted: 7/27/2026
• Location: Jackson Central Merry High School
• Date Available: 07/27/2026
• Closing Date: 10/01/2026

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Jackson Madison County School System

TITLE:High School Teacher

SUPERVISES:N/A

TERM: 10 months (200-day contract)

JOB GOAL:To plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a high school learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING:

• Bachelor's degree as required by the State of Tennessee
• Teacher's certificate with qualifying endorsement area
• FBI/TBI Fingerprint/Background Clearance every five (5) years

Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent might find appropriate and acceptable

EVALULATION:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts and maintains a highly organized and professionally functioning classroom.
• Maintains ongoing curriculum evaluation and development to meet the needs of students.
• Collaborates with other faculty in the delivery of appropriate instructional approaches.
• Implements curriculum and instruction in a manner consistent with TN State standards including understanding, modeling and encouragement of independent thinking skills, creative problem solving and abstract reasoning.
• Shows empathy and understanding of students.
• Proactively resolves problems that might arise with students and parents.
• Follows policies established by Jackson Madison County School Board and Tennessee State Department of Education.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The Jackson-Madison County School System (JMCSS) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics