Spanish Teacher HS2627_38

Belgrade High School; Belgrade (MT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PERS/TRS retirement

Job summary

Belgrade High School in Belgrade, Montana is seeking a Spanish teacher for the high school program. The candidate will teach Spanish language and culture to students, develop and implement curriculum, and assess student progress within district policies.

The role requires a Montana Educator License with a Spanish endorsement (5-12) and prior high school teaching experience. Competitive pay and benefits are included, with responsibilities spanning collaboration with staff and active parental

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
• Current Montana Educator License.
• Endorsement for Spanish- 5-12.
• Successful experience teaching Spanish to high school students.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Spanish language and culture to high school students.
• Develops lesson plans aligned with district goals.
• Maintains accurate records of attendance, grades and progress.
• Communicates with parents and administration regarding student progress.
• Creates a safe, engaging classroom and fosters respectful behavior.

Skills

Spanish instruction

High school teaching experience

Curriculum development

Assessment & grading

Parental communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Montana Educator License

Endorsement for Spanish- 5-12

Tools

None

Job description

Spanish Teacher HS2627_38

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Job Details

Job ID: 5023525
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Jul 07, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 20, 2026

Job Description

About Belgrade School District:

Belgrade School District provides instructional, athletic, and activities opportunities for more than 3,100 students from the community of nearly 14,000 residents. Through the commitment of more than 600 full- and part-time staff members, students engage in learning and participate in extracurricular events throughout the calendar year. As Belgrade’s largest employer, we’re proud of the partnership we have with local families, businesses and civic organizations. Working with Belgrade School District is a rewarding opportunity to be part of our mission “to educate students to become responsible members of society.”

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including a district contribution toward health insurance premiums, and available dental, vision, and life insurance as well as other supplemental insurance plans. District employees also participate in PERS or TRS retirement plans which is vested after 5 years. Employees can also choose to contribute to a 403B plan with an additional district contribution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Current Montana Educator License.
• Endorsement for Spanish- 5-12.
• Successful experience teaching Spanish and working with children/students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful experience teaching secondary students.

Purpose

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Job Duties

• Teaches Spanish language and culture classes to high school students.
• Understands the precepts of foreign language teaching.
• Excellent understanding of Spanish culture.
• Develops and administers school high school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other high school professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of high school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Skill in classroom instruction.
• Skill in operating equipment used in a classroom setting, including a computer; planning and managing projects.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining accurate records; and using pertinent software applications.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to be flexible to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment.
• Ability to problem solve to analyze issues and create action plans.
• Ability to manage time, adapt to changing work priorities.
• Ability to communicate with diverse groups; maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines and schedules.
• Ability to set priorities, work as part of a team and work with and manage frequent interruptions.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues and staff.
• Ability to follow both oral and written directions and instructions.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student matters.
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.
• Ability to adjust daily work plans and work hours to be highly responsive to school needs

The duties, physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this vacancy announcement are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with compliance with the American with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $45,450 to $53,244 Hourly and Certified Pay

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Bert Horsley , Principal
• Belgrade High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]