First Grade Dual Language Spanish Teacher

Storm Lake Community School District; Storm Lake (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Storm Lake Community School District invites applications for a First Grade Dual Language Spanish Teacher at Storm Lake Early Elementary. The teacher designs rigorous instruction and builds strong relationships with students and families to support academic and social-emotional growth.

Qualifications include Iowa K-6 Elementary license and native Spanish speaker status. This is a full-time position with terms set by the district's master contract and contingent upon licensure and endorsements.

Qualifications

• Valid Iowa Teaching License
• K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom - 102
• Native Spanish Speaker

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction to ensure students meet grade-level expectations.
• Use formative and summative assessment data to monitor progress and adjust instruction.
• Differentiate instruction and provide targeted supports for diverse learners.
• Establish a safe, inclusive classroom environment and engage families as partners.

Skills

Native Spanish Speaker

Education

Iowa Teaching License - K-6 Elementary (102)

Job description

First Grade Dual Language Spanish Teacher

Storm Lake Community School District Early Elementary School - Storm Lake, Iowa Open in Google Maps

First Grade Dual Language Spanish Teacher

Storm Lake Community School District Early Elementary School - Storm Lake, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5600871

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 18, 2026 1:07 PM (UTC)

Job Description

About Our District

Storm Lake Community School District is united as changemakers, committed to ensuring all students achieve at grade level. We seek educators who embrace innovation, honor students' cultures and identities, and believe in collective responsibility for every learner's success. Join a student-centered district where strong relationships and meaningful family partnerships drive impactful teaching and learning.

Position Summary

The classroom teacher supports Storm Lake Community School District's commitment to ensuring all students achieve at grade level within a safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment. This role designs and delivers rigorous, relevant instruction while building strong relationships with students and families. Teachers collaborate with colleagues to embrace innovation, monitor student growth, and uphold collective responsibility for every learner's academic and social-emotional success.

Essential Responsibilities

Student Learning & Achievement

• Plan and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction to ensure students meet grade-level expectations.
• Use formative and summative assessment data to monitor progress and adjust instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Differentiate instruction and provide targeted supports to ensure access and success for all learners.

Relationships & Culture

• Establish a safe, orderly, and inclusive classroom environment that values students' cultures, identities, and lived experiences.
• Build strong, trusting relationships that support students' academic and social-emotional growth.
  Implement positive behavior supports and restorative practices.

Family & Community Engagement

• Communicate consistently and effectively with families regarding student progress and learning goals.
• Engage families as partners in supporting grade-level achievement.

Professional Collaboration & Growth

• Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen instructional practices and improve student outcomes.
• Participate in professional learning aligned with district priorities.
• Uphold collective responsibility for the success of all students within the school community.

Professional Expectations

• Contract days and salary placement are determined by the Master Contract agreement.
• Evaluation will be conducted in accordance with the Iowa Teaching Standards and district evaluation procedures.
• Employment is contingent upon valid Iowa licensure and required endorsements.

Qualifications

• Valid Iowa Teaching License
  • K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom - 102
• Native Spanish Speaker

Terms of Employment

Employment terms, salary, benefits, and evaluation procedures are established by the Storm Lake Community School District Board of Education and applicable agreements. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory performance and compliance with district policies and state and federal regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Storm Lake Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. It is an unfair or discriminatory practice for any educational institution to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age (for employment), disability, socioeconomic status (for programs), marital status (for programs), or veteran status in its educational programs or employment practices.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Classroom Teacher > Language: Spanish

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Cara Pederson
• 419 Lake Avenue
• Storm Lake, Iowa 50588
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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