Foreign Language Teacher

Storm Lake; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Storm Lake Community School District seeks a qualified high school Spanish educator to design and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction in a safe, inclusive classroom. The teacher will monitor student progress using data and differentiate instruction to ensure access for all learners.

Collaboration with colleagues, ongoing professional learning, and engagement with families are essential to support academic and social-emotional growth within the community. Iowa licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold Iowa teaching licensure with appropriate endorsement.
• Preferred Endorsement Areas: 5-12 Spanish (134).
• Demonstrated ability to design standards-aligned, inclusive instruction.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction to meet grade-level expectations.
• Use formative and summative assessments to monitor progress and adjust instruction.
• Differentiate instruction to support diverse learners.
• Communicate regularly with families about student progress and goals.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices and student outcomes.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Family engagement

Collaborative teaching

Data-informed instruction

Classroom management

Education

Iowa teaching license

Job description

• Position Type:
  High School/ Foreign Language - Spanish
  
• Date Posted:
  2/17/2026
  
• Location:
  High School
  

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.

• 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

• Preferred Endorsement Areas:
  • 5-12 Spanish - 134

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.