World Language Teacher- Spanish

Newbedford; New Bedford, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

New Bedford Public Schools is seeking a World Language Teacher specializing in Spanish for Normandin Middle School in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The position is full-time with immediate starting date and reports to the school principal.

We value inclusive curricula reflective of our diverse student population. Applicants must be licensed by the DESE, hold SEI endorsement, and meet citizenship/residency/work visa requirements; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. Multilingual skills are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in appropriate content area and grade level.
• SEI Endorsement
• Bachelor degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required
• Multilingual skills encouraged (Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese, Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement instruction to ensure all students meet and exceed Common Core Standards and State Frameworks.
• Use data to inform instruction, track student progress and self-evaluation.
• Deliver engaging instruction that meets MA DESE and Common Core Standards for level and subject.
• Differentiate services to meet diverse learner needs.
• Maintain communication with families about student progress throughout the year.
• Assess student performance using formal, summative, and portfolio assessments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal

Skills

Licensed teacher

Communication

Team collaboration

Multilingual awareness

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

World Language Teacher- Spanish

New Bedford Public Schools Normandin Middle School - New Bedford, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID: 5809689

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Language: Portuguese

Job Description

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• 1. Provide rigorous lessons aligned to the Common Core Standards and MA State Frameworks that promote independent thinking, creative problem solving, and intellectual curiosity for all students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Plan and implement instruction to insure that all students meet and exceed Common Core Standards and State Frameworks
• 2. Use of data to inform instruction, to track student progress and to track progress of self through self-evaluation and goal setting
• 3. Deliver engaging, targeted instruction that meets MA DESE and Common Core Standards for level and subject taught
• 4. Differentiate services and instruction to meet variety of student learning needs and strengths
• 5. Maintain active communication with students’ families in support of their learning and to communicate with families consistently and regularly throughout the school year about their children’s academic and social progress
• 6. Assess student performance using formal, summative, and portfolio assessments to drive instruction
• 7. Perform other duties as assigned by the principal

Terms of Employment:

• Reports to: School Principal
• Rate: In accordance with the Unit A contract found here

Job Requirements

• Qualified: Licensed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in appropriate content area and grade level.
• A demonstrated belief that each and every student can achieve at high levels.
• A demonstrated dedication to lifelong learning, reflection, and continued personal and professional growth.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative teamwork skills.
• SEI Endorsement
• Terms of Employment:
• Reports to: School Principal
• Rate: In accordance with the Unit A contract found here
• This position follows the UNIT A contract.
• The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees.
• New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Justine Santos , Principal
• 81 Felton Street
• New Bedford, Massachusetts 02745
• Phone: [phone] x 2242
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]