FOREIGN LANGUAGE (FRENCH/SPANISH) TEACHER*

Miami-Dade County Public Schools; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is seeking a qualified Foreign Language (French/Spanish) teacher to deliver instruction to K-12 students in Miami, Florida.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, assessing progress, maintaining records and collaborating with staff and families. Starting teacher salary is $53,159 plus a retirement supplement; new hires may receive credit for experience.

Qualifications

• Certification information: see M-DCPS Instructional Certification
• Official transcripts required as part of application process
• Two professional references required (dated within last year)

Responsibilities

• Instructs students using varied teaching methods.
• Prepares course objectives and outlines following curriculum guidelines.
• Assigns lessons, assesses progress, conducts tests, and reports progress to parents.
• Maintains attendance and grade records.
• Counsels pupils on academic progress and behavioral issues.
• Maintains classroom discipline and engages with parents and staff.
• Participates in faculty meetings, conferences and professional development.

Job description

FOREIGN LANGUAGE (FRENCH/SPANISH) TEACHER*

Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami, Florida

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5478937
Application Deadline: Jan 01, 2027 5:00 AM (UTC)
Posted: Dec 19, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is the nation’s third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice.

BASIC OBJECTIVES

This is a professional position responsible for the instruction of one or more subjects to K-12 school students.

JOB TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instructs students, using various teaching methods, including lectures and demonstrations.
• Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines.
• Assigns lessons; assesses student's progress including homework assignments; and hears presentations.
• Prepares and administers tests to evaluate pupil progress, records results, issues reports to inform parents of progress and assigns final grades.
• Maintains attendance and grade records as required by school.
• Counsels pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise.
• Maintains discipline in the classroom.
• Meets with parents to discuss pupils' academic, social and behavioral progress.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and inservice classes.
• Performs related work as required or as assigned by the supervising administrator or his/her designee.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is light work which requires the following physical activities: mobility, reaching, sitting, finger dexterity, lifting, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

As specified in the State Statutes.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Personal information

Current resume and work history

• Certification information
  • For certification information, please visit M-DCPS - Instructional Certification
• Official SEALED transcripts must be submitted to M-DCPS via one of the following:
  • U.S. Mail addressed to:

    Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Transcript Desk, 1450 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 150 Miami, FL 33132

  • Electronic Mail to: [e-mail]
    • You must use National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment, or eScrip-Safe to request an electronic transcript via email. Please note that not all colleges/universities participate in the electronic transcript exchange.
• Two professional references
  • Uploaded References must be on a letterhead OR on the District’s Reference Form ( Printing T:\FORMS\3000\3506.FRP (dadeschools.net) , have an original signature, and be dated within the last year from current or past supervisors or college professors.

Background Screening for the Selected Candidate (External Candidate):

M-DPCS - Personnel Services and Fingerprinting

This site was implemented under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025), effective 1-1-2026.

https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Starting Teacher Salary: $53,159.00*

*(includes 6% Referendum Retirement Accruing Supplement of $3,009)

New hires may be eligible to receive credit for verified years of experience, which can enhance their starting salary.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Classroom Teacher > Language: French
• Classroom Teacher > Language: Spanish