Bilingual Spanish Teacher — College-Prep Impact & Benefits

Aspire Public Schools; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits coverage

CA state retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Résumé du poste

Aspire Public Schools in Los Angeles seeks a Spanish Teacher to provide high-quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual.

The role requires a valid Single Subject Teaching Credential for World Languages (Spanish) and ELL Authorization; responsibilities include designing lesson plans, assessing student progress, and engaging families in student learning.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of California State Standards and Aspire guidelines.
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data.
• Experience collaborating with colleagues and families.

Responsabilités

• Establish a culture of high expectations and college goals.
• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned to standards.
• Assess students regularly and differentiate instruction.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices.
• Communicate progress to families and involve guardians.

Connaissances

Child development knowledge

Subject matter expertise

Assessment literacy

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration with families

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Single Subject Credential (World Languages - Spanish)

ELL Authorization (9-12)

NCLB Highly Qualified

Description du poste

We are now accepting applications for the 26-27SY!

Compensation: Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate's well-being! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program.

Below is the Teacher salary schedule based on years of experience.

*If you’re considering applying, we highly encourage you to upload any relevant documents you possess. This proactive step will significantly expedite the credentialing process. Our credentialing department will be able to swiftly verify your status and provide any necessary assistance throughout your credentialing journey.

Documents to upload:

1. Non-Credentialed- transcripts, passing test scores, intern eligibility letters.

2. Credentialing Program- transcripts, passing test scores, appeasement letter.

3. Intern Credential- transcripts, passing test scores, intern program documentation.

4. Preliminary Credential- upload copy of your credential and/or include your credential number.

5. Clear Credential- upload a copy of your credential and/or include your credential number.

ABOUT ASPIRE

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.

Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Spanish Teacher provides high quality instruction in Spanish within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college

Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines

Assess students regularly and analyze student results; refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs

Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school; share best practices

Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress

Involve parents and guardians as partners in their students’ education

Manage student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged

Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches

Maintain accurate student records including attendance

Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs

Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior

Perform other related duties as required and assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required knowledge, skills & abilities:

Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles

Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards and subject-specific frameworks

Knowledge of assessments

Ability and willingness to implement Aspire Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices

Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data

Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices

Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and community

Minimum educational and certification level:

Bachelor’s Degree required

Valid Single Subject Teaching Credential in World Languages - Languages Other Than English: Spanish (or equivalent) required

English Language Learner Authorization required 9-12

NCLB Highly Qualified required

Experience required:

1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Physical requirements:

Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.

Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.

Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.

Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Clear the Department of Justice background screening

Authorized to work in the United States

Provide health (TB) clearance (must be renewed every four years)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics are representative of those in a normal office, classroom/school setting which one might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work indoors in a standard office environment, computer lab, and/or school environment

Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments

Exposure to dust, oils, and cleaning chemicals

Some exposure to childhood and other diseases in a school environment

May be required to work outside of typical work days and office hours to meet operational deadlines

Disclaimer

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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