Teacher - Foreign Language (Spanish)

Higley Unified School District; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One-time supplemental $2,000

Job summary

Higley Unified School District seeks a Teacher - Foreign Language (Spanish) at Cooley Middle School in Gilbert, AZ. The role requires delivering engaging Spanish instruction and meeting district goals for student achievement.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, Arizona teaching certification with the appropriate endorsement, and SEI or equivalent endorsement within six months. A one-time supplemental of $2,000 may be prorated based on start date, with standard full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Must hold valid Arizona Teacher Certification with approved area/endorsement as needed for position.
• Must be appropriately certified in subject area at time of hire.
• Must have SEI or equivalent endorsement or obtain within six months of hire.
• Must have Spanish as approved area.
• No felonies or crimes against children.
• Valid IVP Finger Print Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Support HUSD Vision, Mission and Goals.
• Implement instructional activities to engage students in meaningful learning.
• Identify and adapt resources for diverse backgrounds and learning needs.
• Assist in assessing curricular needs and propose improvements.
• Maintain accurate record-keeping procedures.
• Create a positive environment to encourage active student participation.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and professionals.
• Collaborate with peers to enhance instruction.
• Model professional and ethical standards with students and community.
• Monitor student growth and achievement relative to age and program.
• Establish cooperative relationships with students, parents and schools.
• Meet course and school-wide performance goals.
• Demonstrate gains in student performance and participate in professional growth.
• Meet professional obligations by honoring deadlines and schedules.

Skills

Spanish language

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Arizona Teacher Certification

Spanish as approved area

SEI endorsement

IVP Finger Print Clearance Card

Job description

Teacher - Foreign Language (Spanish)

Higley Unified School district 60 Cooley Middle School - Gilbert, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5916335

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 04, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position is eligible for a one time hard to fill supplemental of $2,000.00 (may be prorated based on start date)

• Support HUSD Vision, Mission and Goals.
• Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Assists in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement.
• Maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures.
• Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.
• Ensures that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and schools.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting his/her course and school-wide student performance goals.
• Demonstrates gains in student performance.
• Participates in professional growth training.
• Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must hold valid Arizona Teacher Certification with approved area/endorsement as needed for position.
• Must be appropriately certified in subject area of position at time of hire.
• Must have SEI or equivalent endorsement on Certificate or able to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Must have Spanish as approved area.
• No convictions for felonies or crimes against children.
• Valid IVP Finger Print Clearance Card.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop or kneel.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

HUSD participates in the Arizona State Retirement System; Defined Benefit Plan provides for lifelong monthly retirement income for qualified members.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $55,758 Per Year