Foreign Language Teacher - Spanish 26/27 SY

ReNEW Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,040 - 61,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Flexible Wellness Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

ReNEW Schools in Indianapolis is seeking a dedicated foreign language teacher who will inspire students by teaching language skills and cultural appreciation. This role provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive educational environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree and a valid Indiana Teacher's License in foreign language. This position offers competitive compensation starting at $55,600, along with robust benefits including health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid Indiana Teacher's License in the foreign language specialty.
• Excellent management skills with the ability to adapt materials for students.
• Ability to work cooperatively with professional staff.

Responsibilities

• Teach foreign language skills to students in accordance with curriculum.
• Motivate students to develop competencies in foreign language.
• Administer and analyze assessments to improve student achievement.

Skills

Adaptability

Management Skills

Cultural Awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.)

Valid Indiana Teacher's License

Job description

A TEACHING CAREER IN IPS OFFERS

Purpose and Impact

• Students First: Teaching for IPS is a rewarding opportunity to support bright, curious students as they shape their futures. We hold ourselves to the highest expectations of excellence, focusing on students’ holistic needs during their educational journey with us.
• Community: Working in a school means it is your home away from home, and you have a school family who supports you and leads with empathy and vision.

Professional and Personal Growth

• Grow Your Career: We offer professional development and career advancement opportunities, including dedicated mentorship programs for early career teachers.
• Generous Compensation: We’re proud to offer the highest teacher starting pay in Indianapolis and one of the most competitive in the state, with teachers starting at $55,600 depending on experience, plus a generous benefits package. Our teacher salaries are continually on the rise, as IPS regularly advocates for stronger teacher compensation.
• Access to Financial Benefits: Working in IPS makes it possible to benefit from federal programs such as Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) or Teacher Loan Forgiveness, helping reduce the financial burden of student loans.

Work-Life Balance and Well-Being

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Access top-tier health plans covering medical, dental, and vision needs, plus IPS offers a private clinic for staff and their families through our partners at Ascension St. Vincent.
• Flexible Wellness Leave: Take the time you need to care for yourself and your family with our generous leave policies. Teachers receive 70 hours of sick leave in their first year (56 hours annually thereafter) for illness, family, or mental health, plus three personal days, two floating holidays, and school breaks. Unlimited accumulated sick leave adds flexibility, supporting teachers’ health and work‑life balance.
• Incentivized Discounts through IPS Wellness Program: Opportunities to earn hundreds of dollars off your medical premium by participating in proactive and simple health screenings, plus discounted group fitness classes, health and fitness assessments, personal training, and more.

WHAT WE EXPECT

Commitment to Excellence:

• High Standards: Strive for the very best in all you do, maintaining high standards for yourself, your students, and your colleagues. Embrace lifelong learning and adapt to new teaching methods and challenges.
• Educational Equity: IPS is deeply committed to breaking down systemic inequities. We do this by “walking the walk” on new policies and practices, building diverse and inclusive classrooms and staff teams, and ensuring our environments are grounded in our values of respect, inclusivity, and educational equity.

Resilience and Passion:

• Dedication to Students: Put students at the heart of your work. Be passionate about their success and well‑being.
• Adaptability: Handle adversity with resilience and flexibility. Be prepared for a dynamic work environment.

Professional Integrity:

• Ethical Conduct: Uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. Act responsibly and respectfully toward all individuals, communicate with candor and care.
• Team Player: Be dependable, punctual, and collaborative, contributing positively to our supportive work environment.

JOIN US!

Indianapolis Public Schools is more than a workplace; it’s a community where purpose, impact, and belonging come together to help prove what’s possible – in your career and in your school. If you’re ready to embrace challenges, strive for excellence, and make a meaningful impact, IPS is the place for you.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Teaches skills and knowledge in foreign language instruction to students utilizing course of study adopted by the IPS Board of School Commissioners and other appropriate learning activities. The foreign language teacher will motivate each student to develop competencies, knowledge and skills in aurally comprehending, speaking, reading and writing a foreign language, in accordance with each student's ability, to interpret to students the culture of the countries where the foreign language is spoken to discover and develop special talents of students in foreign language communication.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university.
• Valid Indiana Teacher's License in the particular foreign language (must have or be able to obtain an Indiana teacher's license).

EXPERIENCE

• Organized, yet flexible; good management skills; high level of ability to adapt material.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other professional staff members.
• Must have a working knowledge of foreign language specialty, state standards, general education curriculum, and IPS curriculum/instruction framework.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

Valid Indiana Teacher's License in the foreign language specialty (must have or be able to obtain an Indiana teacher's license). Must hold a valid Indiana State Teacher's License in Elementary Education (K-6). Must be deemed Highly Qualified in accordance with the Indiana Department of Education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Modern foreign language teachers will teach aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Develops student understanding and appreciation of culture of countries where foreign language is spoken.
• Create an effective environment for student-centered learning, efficiently utilizing the available time for instruction.
• Instruct students in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the course of study specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Administration and Assessment/Data:
  • Administer frequent formative and summative assessments (including district pre- and post tests) to see what is working and what is not working.
  • Analyze Data: Evaluate student work and assessment data to make instructional adjustments (error pattern analysis), evaluate social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports.
  • Analysis of classroom lesson plan strengths and weaknesses to formulate plans to improve student achievement in foreign language.
• Commitment to work collaboratively with administration, colleagues, and all IPS staff.
• Prepare rigorous, engaging lessons and other instructional materials to meet the individual needs of all students.
• Provide direct, explicit comprehension instruction.
• Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Establish and maintain district standards as prescribed in board policies and district rules and regulations.
• Demonstrate use of best practices instructional strategies.
• Commit to attend all professional development related to foreign language/teaching/learning.
• Maintain control that is conducive to safety in the classroom.
• Confer with parents regarding academic achievement, as well as behavioral issues.
• Keep attendance and grade records as required by the district and school.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group, and large group situations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER

The above job description is designed to denote the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.