Middle & High School Foreign Language Teacher - SY 25/26

Morencibulldogs; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Middle & High School Spanish/Foreign Language Teacher for the upcoming school year. This full-time position emphasizes creating engaging learning environments that foster student achievement and personal growth. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and a valid teaching certificate, with a commitment to professional development and community representation. Join a dedicated team that values innovative teaching strategies and supports diverse learning needs while making a positive impact on students' lives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; must have or pursue Michigan teaching certificate.
• Experience in teaching and designing effective learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage classroom behavior and provide individualized instruction.
• Assess student learning and communicate with parents regularly.
• Participate in professional growth opportunities aligned with district priorities.

Skills

Classroom Management

Instructional Design

Data-Driven Instruction

Technology Literacy

Student Engagement

Positive Teaching Style

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Educational Technology

Job description

Applications will be accepted beginning
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 12:00 AM
(Eastern Standard Time)

Job Description

Middle & High School Spanish/Foreign Language Teacher

A Full-time (1.0 FTE) middle/high school Foreign Language teaching position is available for the 2025-2026 school year. Applicants must be highly qualified and have a valid Michigan teaching certificate with an FA-FS endorsement for this assignment or willingness to return to school to pursue it. The rate of pay is per the MEA Agreement. The position will be posted until filled.

Date Available: 2025-2026 school year

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Applicants must be highly qualified and have, or work to obtain, a valid Michigan teaching certificate.
• Spanish (FF) endorsement or other foreign language endorsement.

Preferred Skills

• Skilled at designing learning environments that promote a student’s ability to achieve their highest potential.
• Experience using data to develop lesson plans and instruction.
• Demonstrated successful classroom experience and student teaching.
• Positive, dynamic, and engaging teaching style.
• Proficient with the usage of technology for record-keeping.
• Dedication to developing personal relationships with students, and nurturing social and emotional health while fostering academic growth.
• Familiarity with PBIS.
• Keen awareness of the responsibilities for confidentiality and professionalism.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must have regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Manage student behavior and classroom climate to support students’ focus on learning.
• Provide developmentally appropriate individualized, small group, and whole class instruction to meet the learning needs of all students.
• Teach District approved curriculum through both direct instruction and inquiry-based instruction.
• Assess student learning through a variety of evaluation methods such as discussion, projects, performance assessments, tests, demonstrations.
• Communicate frequently with parents and guardians.
• Participate collaboratively with peers and administrators in planning and evaluating the instructional program.
• Positively represent Morenci Area Schools in the community.
• Participate in continual professional growth opportunities that are aligned with district priorities.
• Demonstrate understanding of the substance of their subjects, including both facts and organizing ideas and instruction.
• Articulate student learning objectives and reasons for importance, provide timely accurate feedback to students, and engage students in self-assessment.
• Demonstrate understanding of diverse family and cultural backgrounds and interest in students.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Providing an engaging learning environment that facilitates a high level of student achievement.
• Effective communication with students, staff, administration, parents, and community members.
• Strong technology literacy and data collection methods.
• Professional appearance and regular attendance at school-sponsored events and activities.
• Keen awareness of responsibilities for confidentiality and professionalism.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of highly effective classroom management strategies and instructional practices and the ability to implement those concepts in a classroom setting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Per MEA Agreement

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• State of Michigan Certified with FA-FS or other foreign language Endorsement K-12.

Morenci Area Schools is an equal-opportunity employer.