Northwood | Teacher Spanish | 2026- 2027 School Year

Northwood Middle School; Fort Wayne (IN); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 84.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Fort Wayne Community Schools is seeking a Spanish teacher for Northwood Middle School in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The role requires a valid Indiana teaching license (Spanish 5-12) or eligibility for alternative licensure, and offers a full-time schedule for the 2026-2027 school year.

The classroom will focus on engaging students with differentiated instruction, rigorous standards, and collaborative learning. Strong planning, assessment, and family partnerships are essential to success.

Qualifikationen

• Must possess a valid Indiana teaching license for the assigned grade levels and/or subject areas OR be eligible to obtain an alternative teaching credential.
• REPA/REPA 3 Licensure Options: Spanish 5-12.
• Knowledge of effective practices, including curriculum, instruction and assessment aligned to standards.

Aufgaben

• FWCS teachers are committed to students and their learning.
• Teacher acts on the belief that every student can learn and that all students can master challenging curriculum with appropriate differentiation and intervention.
• Teacher sets quantifiable learning outcomes and holds students and themselves accountable for meeting those objectives aligned to Indiana Standards.
• Teacher creates a classroom climate that promotes openness, mutual respect, support, and inquiry.
• Teacher uses a variety of formal and informal assessment techniques.
• Teacher continually reflects upon practice to promote student learning and adjusts instruction accordingly.

Kenntnisse

Effective teaching

Lesson planning

Differentiation

Spanish instruction

Classroom management

Ausbildung

Indiana teaching license

Jobbeschreibung

Northwood | Teacher Spanish | 2026- 2027 School Year

Fort Wayne Community Schools Northwood Middle School - Fort Wayne, Indiana Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5968161

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Purpose

Provide instructional services necessary to educate all students to high standards that align with district, state, and federal requirements, guidelines, and standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a valid Indiana teaching license for the assigned grade levels and/or subject areas OR be eligible to obtain an alternative teaching credential. REPA/REPA 3 Licensure Options:

• Spanish 5-12

Must possess knowledge of effective practices, including principles, theories, procedures, and techniques used in lesson plan development and classroom instruction.

Essential Functions

• FWCS teachers are committed to students and their learning.
• Teacher acts on the belief that every student can learn and that all students can master challenging curriculum with appropriate differentiation and intervention.
• Teacher sets quantifiable learning outcomes for students and holds students and themselves accountable for meeting those objectives based on the Internationally Benchmarked Common Core Standards linked to Indiana's Academic Standards.
• Teacher produces measurable growth in student achievement.
• Teacher recognizes individual differences in students and adjusts practices accordingly.
• Teacher understands how students develop and learn.
• Teacher understands the subject area content and how knowledge in the subject field is created, organized, and linked to other disciplines.
• Teacher demonstrates subject area knowledge and conveys the knowledge clearly to students.
• Teacher generates multiple paths to knowledge.
• Teacher uses comprehensive planning skills to design effective instruction focused on student mastery of FWCS curriculum goals.
• Teacher creates a classroom climate that promotes openness, mutual respect, support, and inquiry.
• Teacher creates an organized classroom that maximizes engaged student learning time, behaviorally, emotionally, and cognitively.
• Teacher establishes and maintains respectful, productive partnerships with families in support of student learning and well-being.
• Teacher engages all students in complex problem-solving and exploring of ideas and issues in classroom activities drawing on students' culture, experiences, and knowledge.
• Teacher engages students in authentic tasks and offers them significant opportunities to develop knowledge.
• FWCS teachers continually assess student progress relative to student goals including
• Internationally Benchmarked Common Core Standards linked to Indiana's Academic
• Standards, analyze the results, and adapt instruction to improve student achievement.
• Teacher follows the FWCS assessment suite.
• Teacher uses a variety of formal and informal assessment techniques.
• Teacher analyzes student information and results and plans instruction accordingly.
• Teacher continually reflects upon his/her practice in promoting student learning and adjusts instruction accordingly.
• Teacher draws upon educational research and research-based strategies in planning instructional content and delivery.
• Teacher is an active member of a professional learning community.
• FWCS teachers exhibit a high degree of professionalism.
• Teacher understands and supports the vision, mission, and goals of FWCS, and serves as an ambassador for FWCS.
• Teacher views him/herself as a leader in the educational community.
• Teacher contributes to the smooth functioning of the school environment.
• Support s the FWCS Schools of Success mission to empower all students to reach their potential through equitable and relevant community-connected experiences to ensure students achieve at least one of the 4E's - (Enrollment, Employment, Enlistment, or Entrepreneurship . )
• Positively p romote s and e mbodies the FWCS Schools of Success six core competencies in our daily work: Creativity and Innovation, Critical and Analytical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, Cultural Agility, and Self-Direction
• Perform r elated duties, as assigned.

Physical Requirements

To perform the essential functions of this job effectively and safely, employees must meet the following physical qualifications:

• Communication Skills: ?Ability to speak clearly and hear effectively in various environments.
• Manual Dexterity: ?Adeptness in the use of hands and fingers.
• Postural Endurance: ?Sit or stand for prolonged periods, as the job requires.
• Flexibility: ?Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, or crouch to perform specific duties.
• Visual Acuity: ?Close vision ability with the capacity to adjust focus.
• Mobility: ?Freedom to sit or walk at will throughout the work environment.
• Strength and Stamina: ?Capability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to twenty (25) pounds or more.

FWCS will reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $50,000 to $83,547 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required