Spanish Teacher

Southwest Allen County Schools; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Allen County Schools in Indiana seeks a certified language teacher to challenge students at all ability levels and foster inquiry, collaboration, and creativity. The ideal candidate will align lesson plans with district maps and state standards for content areas.

The teacher will integrate technology into classroom activities, differentiate instruction, and use both formative and summative assessments to inform instruction. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Indiana teaching certification or equivalent is required.
• Major or minor in the target language is required.
• Dual credit teaching experience is preferred.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and use data to inform instruction.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Create a learning environment that challenges students of all abilities.
• Integrate technology into classroom activities.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse needs.
• Use formative and summative assessments to inform instruction and ensure progress.
• Prepare and implement lesson plans aligned with district curriculum maps and state standards.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Differentiated instruction

Technology integration

Education

Indiana teaching certification or equivalency

Major/minor in target language

Master’s degree in content area (preferred)

Job description

Purpose

The ideal candidate will have the ability to create a learning environment that challenges students at all ability levels and encourages inquiry, collaboration, and creativity in the target language. Teachers will be required to integrate technology into classroom activities; differentiate instruction; effectively utilize formative and summative assessments; use data to inform instruction; etc. The candidate will prepare and implement lesson plans aligned with district curriculum maps and state standards for content areas.

Purpose

The ideal candidate will have the ability to create a learning environment that challenges students at all ability levels and encourages inquiry, collaboration, and creativity in the target language. Teachers will be required to integrate technology into classroom activities; differentiate instruction; effectively utilize formative and summative assessments; use data to inform instruction; etc. The candidate will prepare and implement lesson plans aligned with district curriculum maps and state standards for content areas.

Qualifications

Certified teacher in the state of Indiana or Instructor acceptable to Higher Learning Commission. Ability and the desire to teach Dual Credit preferred. Major or minor is required in the target language, with specific teaching assignment to be determined based on need. Preferred candidates will have the ability to teach different levels of based on need. Study abroad experience preferred. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work in a team environment. Degree required in the area of specialty. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. Special consideration given to those with a master's degree in the content area.