Teacher - Foreign Language - Spanish

Douglas County School District; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement options

Job summary

Douglas County School District in Grand Junction, CO, seeks a Teacher - Foreign Language (Spanish) to deliver engaging Spanish instruction at Mesa Middle School. You will support students’ academic growth, manage the classroom, and integrate technology into lessons to enhance learning experiences.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and a Colorado teaching license. Schedule is 40 hours per week, with benefits and a structured salary range.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Colorado teaching license (or eligibility) required.
• Spanish language teaching ability preferred for Foreign Language instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach and instruct students in Spanish, and support their academic and personal growth.
• Integrate technology and learning materials to enhance instruction.
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities with clear objectives.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and prepare required reports.
• Collaborate with school staff and participate in meetings and parent conferences.

Skills

Teaching

Student support

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Teacher - Foreign Language - Spanish

Job Description:

Under supervision of the Principal and/or Assistant Principal, teaches and instructs students in academic subject matter, along with social, behavioral, and other educational or related skill areas; plans, develops, organizes, implements, and assesses a comprehensive educational program for students; assists in other school programs as assigned; creates a supportive and flexible program and environment conducive to learning and personal growth according to each student’s ability and interests. Encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Occasional lifting five (5) to ten (10) pounds Frequent sitting and standing Occasional bending or squatting.

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Responsibilities:

— Our teachers are integral parts of their school and the school community, performing certain duties including but not limited to student support, counseling students with academic problems and supporting certain extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations, participating in department and school meetings, and parent meetings.

— You would utilize technology and integrate the use of technology to provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities, instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment, observe, evaluate, encourage and provide feedback on student’s performance and development.

— Teachers are responsible for managing student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures, maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school, and applying appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.

— You are challenged with new teaching methods and educational tools in an ever changing and strategic environment. You would plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

— You would maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development preparing required reports on students and activities.

— As a teacher you would be expected to plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Certifications:

Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree (Required)

Position Type:

Regular

Primary Location:

Mesa Middle School

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

40

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE):

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

185 Work Days

Full Salary Range:

$56,366.00 USD - $119,121.00 USD Annual

Position Salary Schedule Eligibility:

Hard to Hire

Licensed position salaries are set based on one of three salary schedules; General, Hard to Hire, and Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire. DCSD will award up to 7 years of previous licensed teaching experience at the time of hire. Click HERE to view the current DCSD Licensed Salary Schedules*.

• *All salary amounts listed on the schedules are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

Time Off Plans:

This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

November 27, 2026