Spanish Bilingual Teacher

Cuba Independent Schools; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuba Independent Schools is looking for a dedicated Elementary School Teacher specializing in Foreign Language - Spanish. This position involves developing educational strategies that are suitable for each student's learning needs while providing a supportive classroom environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid New Mexico teaching license and possess strong communication and classroom management skills. Responsibilities include engaging students in learning, maintaining classroom discipline, and collaborating with other educators and parents.

Qualifications

• A valid New Mexico teaching license with endorsements as needed.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill of computer function and operation.
• Experience as a secretary or equivalent work.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and instructional experiences appropriate for students.
• Communicate effectively with students to enhance learning.
• Manage the classroom to ensure effective use of instructional time.
• Prepare lessons and show evidence of preparation.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Teaching adaptability

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree

Valid New Mexico teaching license

Tools

Multi-media equipment

Current technology

Job description

Job Details

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Foreign Language - Spanish


• Date Posted: 5/29/2026


• Location: Cuba Elementary School


• Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Position

POSITION: TEACHER

Supervisor

Site Principal/Lead Director

General Job Description

The teacher will provide guidance and instructional experiences that are academically and developmentally appropriate for each student assigned to that classroom. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Communicate accurately and effectively in the content area and maintain a professional rapport with students.


2. Obtain feedback from and communicate with students in a manner which enhances student learning and understanding. Utilize a variety of teaching methods and resources for each area taught.


3. Encourage the development of student involvement, responsibility, and critical thinking skills.


4. Manage the classroom to ensure the best use of instructional time.


5. Create an atmosphere conducive to learning, self-discipline.


6. Follow board polices and administrative rules and regulations.


7. Communicate accurate and up-to-date information to students in a way that enhances student learning, and includes demonstrating effective writing skills, and use of standard English.


8. Manage time appropriately.


9. Cooperate with administration, parent, and co-workers.


10. Create a positive atmosphere and arrange the physical environment of the classroom for optimum learning.


11. Prepare for instruction and show written evidence of preparation.


12. Take precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.


13. Maintain accurate and complete records as required by the school district, and reports progress or lack thereof to parents in a timely manner.


14. Attend and participate in faculty meetings.


15. Complete duties (hall, bus, etc.) as assigned.


16. Leave adequate preparations for a substitute when necessary.


17. Develop and implement appropriate classroom management strategies while maintaining high expectations for student behavior.


18. Encourage cooperation among students.


19. Maintain student involvement in appropriate tasks.


20. Use and apply appropriate conflict resolution skills.


21. Demonstrate public relations skills.


22. Use appropriate techniques, strategies, and materials to achieve the desired instructional goal.


23. Adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of individual students.


24. Use current technology for instruction and management purposes.


25. Use diagnostic data to improve instructional programs.


26. Select, use, and interpret evaluation data.


27. Is available to parents, students, administration, and peers outside the school day, if needed.


28. Attend extra‑curricular activities.


29. Spend time beyond the school day grading, and recording papers, planning instruction, etc.


30. Report suspected child abuse and neglect.


31. Is responsible for students on field trips.


32. Act as a good role model within the context of the school.


33. May supervise educational assistants. Practicum students, student teachers, and high school vocational lab students.


34. Develop and use community and professional resources.


35. Understand and apply learning theories.


36. Accept other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the supervisor.


37. Attend 80 hours of Professional Development.

Qualifications

1. A bachelor's degree Experience as a secretary or equivalent work.


2. A valid Mew Mexico teaching license with endorsements as needed. Demonstrated knowledge and skill of computer function and operation; typing, accounting and other related skills.


3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Physical Requirements

Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 30 pounds) reaching, squatting, kneeling, and moving light furniture may be required.

Safety and Health

1. Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.

Equipment / Material Handled

Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multi-media equipment including current technology.

Working Environment

Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision. After hour work may be required. May make home visits when needed and appropriate.