Impactful High School Spanish Substitute Teacher

Ames Community School District; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames Community School District is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Spanish Teacher for Ames High School, with availability starting February 2027. The role involves delivering Spanish instruction, maintaining an engaging classroom, and supporting student growth in language skills.

Applicants should hold a valid Iowa teaching license with a 5-12 Spanish endorsement or Native Language endorsement; substitute authorization is also considered.

Qualifications

• Valid Iowa teaching license with 5-12 Spanish endorsement or Native Language endorsement preferred.
• Candidates holding a valid Iowa Substitute Authorization or Substitute License will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Implements lesson plans and instructional activities to support student learning.
• Teaches Spanish vocabulary, grammar, speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
• Assesses and monitors student progress and provides appropriate feedback.
• Maintains a positive, safe, and structured classroom environment.
• Manages classroom behavior and encourage student participation.
• Communicates effectively with students, staff, and administration.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Ames Community School District is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Spanish Teacher for Ames High School, with availability starting February 2027. The role involves delivering Spanish instruction, maintaining an engaging classroom, and supporting student growth in language skills.

Applicants should hold a valid Iowa teaching license with a 5-12 Spanish endorsement or Native Language endorsement; substitute authorization is also considered.