MS/HS Spanish Teacher

Memspa; Muskegon Heights (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Muskegon Heights Public School Academy is seeking a dedicated MS/HS Spanish Teacher to join our team. The role focuses on fostering student interest in education and high-quality instruction aligned to Michigan standards, with emphasis on effective classroom management and data-informed planning.

The position requires a valid Michigan teaching certificate, a bachelor's degree, and at least 3 years of teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience.
• Evidence of meeting highly qualified requirements per No Child Left Behind.
• Ability to teach and develop curriculum for assigned grade levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans aligned to Michigan standards.
• Use technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Monitor student progress and adapt teaching strategies.
• Assist students who are behind or struggling with content.
• Collaborate with teachers to improve lessons and learning.
• Communicate progress with students and parents.
• Set clear learning objectives for activities.
• Manage classroom behavior and enforce rules.
• Maintain discipline according to school policies.
• Use formative and summative data to inform instruction.
• Create assessments that measure student proficiency.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum development

Differentiated instruction

Technology-enhanced instruction

Education

State of Michigan Teaching Certificate

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Deadline: November 7, 2026
District/Organization: Muskegon Heights Public School Academy
Position/Type: Teacher, full time

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic MS/HS Spanish Teacher to join our Team!

NATURE OF THE POSITION:

This position is responsible for fostering students' interest in education as well as academic development. The incumbent must possess a mastery command of the Michigan Academic Standards for their respective discipline and be a competent professional with in-depth knowledge of instructional best practices and educational methods and procedures specific to the secondary classroom.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning and are in line with State of Michigan objectives and school-wide curriculum goals.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Help individual students who are behind or struggling to learn content.
• Collaborate with other Teachers to develop lesson plans and improve the overall learning process.
• Communication with students and parents regarding student progress and/or needs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Understanding of how to use formative, summative, and interim assessment data to inform daily instruction.
• Ability to create classroom assessments that effectively measure student proficiency levels as demonstrated by the Michigan Academic Standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A valid State of Michigan Teaching Certificate with the appropriate endorsement(s) for the subject area(s) being taught.
• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years teaching.
• Must have evidence of meeting highly qualified requirements, as defined by No Child Left Behind.
• Ability to teach and develop curriculum for assigned grade level(s).

If you are passionate, dedicated, and ready to make a lasting impact on young minds, our innovative and forward-thinking team wants to speak to you!

We are an equal-opportunity employer.