Spanish Teacher - High School

School City of Hammond; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The School City of Hammond is seeking a dedicated teacher to plan and supervise instructional activities. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, a valid Indiana State Teacher's License, and at least 2 years of teaching experience.

This role requires highly developed communication skills, the ability to create effective curricula, and a commitment to fostering a safe and respectful learning environment for all students.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum.
• Physical ability to handle frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, and moving.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum to meet developmental goals.
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to positive learning.
• Provide ongoing communication with families and staff.

Skills

Highly developed oral and written communication skills

Ability to build professional relationships

Experience developing and implementing curriculum

Proven ability to maintain a safe classroom environment

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

Valid Indiana State Teacher's License

Job description

About The School City of Hammond

The School City of Hammond is a thriving, progressive educational community of approximately 12,200 culturally diverse scholars and over 2,000 employees. The district is comprised of 12 elementary schools (grades K‑6), two middle schools (grades 7‑8), two high schools (grades 9‑12) and the Area Career Center. The district also offers preschool and specialty programs.

Description

The School City of Hammond embraces diversity, communicates consistently high expectations, and provides a rich learning environment that encourages academic excellence and student development. Leadership offers continuous, system‑wide, professional growth opportunities guided by data‑driven, research‑based strategies. Highly effective teachers and support staff collaborate to maximize student growth and achievement.

Values

• A highly qualified, highly effective, and culturally diverse staff.
• The cultivation of internal leaders.
• Facilities that are clean, safe, and orderly, facilitating optimal learning and promoting the emotional and physical wellness of students and staff.
• A technologically integrated curriculum.

Basic Functions

The teacher will plan, carry out, evaluate, and supervise instructional activities in the subject area for groups and individual students, and advise students in community internships, work experience, and academic activities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum to meet developmental goals and instructional activities.
• Use procedures to post syllabus, projects/lessons, and grades to the server accessible to students, parents, and the community.
• Maintain a classroom environment consistent with established codes of conduct and conducive to positive learning.
• Use rubric‑based authentic assessment methods to evaluate student progress and adapt individual programs to meet student needs.
• Exercise open and respectful communication with families, co‑workers, supervisors, and other school staff.
• Measure progress and accomplishments of students toward their academic achievements on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Communicate electronically with students, parents, and other staff members concerning student academic progress, attendance, and behavior.
• Attend conferences and workshops to further advance professional development.
• Work cooperatively with other personnel to improve instructional programs and the overall operation of the school.
• Provide a safe, thriving, and respectful environment for all students in the classroom and on the school campus.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Responsibilities

Physical demands: regularly required to sit, use hands, talk or hear, stand, walk, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; lift and/or move up to 20 pounds frequently, occasionally up to 50 pounds; requires close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Must hold a valid Indiana State Teacher's License or be eligible for a license for a corresponding age/grade level.
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build professional relationships with families and students.
• Experience developing and implementing curriculum.
• Physical ability to handle frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, and moving throughout the room.
• Proven ability to maintain a safe and studious classroom environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement age‑appropriate curriculum.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the School City of Hammond not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act, Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).