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St. Paul City School - Spanish Teacher
Posted on 2025-05-05 9:11:07 AM
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Job description
The Spanish Teacher for Grades 6–12 at St. Paul City School (SPCS) will design and deliver a high-quality Spanish language curriculum that develops students' proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The teacher will cultivate students’ cultural understanding and prepare them to engage meaningfully in a multilingual, multicultural world. This role is vital to SPCS’s mission of providing equitable, rigorous, and inclusive education to all learners.
ResponsibilitiesCurriculum Design and Instruction
* Plan and deliver engaging Spanish lessons aligned with Minnesota state standards and SPCS curricular goals.
* Integrate the four core language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) into daily instruction.
* Employ comprehensible input strategies to make Spanish accessible and naturally acquired by students.
* Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including English Learners (ELs) and students with special needs.
* Incorporate interactive learning activities such as role-plays, discussions, storytelling, and games to maximize student engagement.
Cultural Integration
* Embed cultural content into instruction to promote cross-cultural understanding and global awareness.
* Use authentic resources (e.g., music, films, news articles) to expose students to the diversity of Spanish-speaking communities.
Technology Integration
* Leverage educational technology and internet resources to enhance instruction, provide authentic language exposure, and support individualized learning.
* Use digital platforms for collaboration, communication, and student creativity (e.g., Flipgrid, Duolingo Classroom, Padlet).
Assessment and Feedback
* Develop and use a variety of formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress toward language proficiency.
* Provide timely, constructive feedback that supports student growth and confidence.
Classroom Environment
* Establish a safe, positive, and culturally responsive classroom culture that encourages students to take risks and practice language skills.
* Model and reinforce restorative practices to build relationships and foster a supportive learning community.
Collaboration and Professional Growth
* Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to support interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
* Participate actively in professional development opportunities, staff meetings, and school community events.
* Engage in reflective teaching practices and continuous improvement of instructional strategies.
QualificationsRequired
* Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish, Education, or a related field preferred but not required.
* Valid Minnesota Teaching License in World Language and Culture: Spanish (or ability to obtain prior to start date).
* Fluency in Spanish and strong proficiency in English.
Preferred
* Experience teaching Spanish at the middle or high school level.
* Familiarity with effective second language acquisition strategies, culturally responsive teaching, and technology integration in the classroom.Strong classroom management, differentiation, and student engagement skills.
* Experience working in urban or linguistically diverse school environments.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,000.00 - $83,713.00 per year
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
* Saint Paul, MN 55103 (Required)
Work Location: In person
How to Apply: Submit your application using this link: https://form.jotform.com/251044733671151<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fform.jotform.com%2F251044733671151&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7Ce9d57c3117164a719fb108dd8bdeab87%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638820510671656474%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=jLLH38WZSXKMqicq7LPqQRKGjoSSP81cgeu8J2Yd3a8%3D&reserved=0>
Job description
The Spanish Teacher for Grades 6–12 at St. Paul City School (SPCS) will design and deliver a high-quality Spanish language curriculum that develops students' proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The teacher will cultivate students’ cultural understanding and prepare them to engage meaningfully in a multilingual, multicultural world. This role is vital to SPCS’s mission of providing equitable, rigorous, and inclusive education to all learners.
ResponsibilitiesCurriculum Design and Instruction
- Plan and deliver engaging Spanish lessons aligned with Minnesota state standards and SPCS curricular goals.
- Integrate the four core language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) into daily instruction.
- Employ comprehensible input strategies to make Spanish accessible and naturally acquired by students.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including English Learners (ELs) and students with special needs.
- Incorporate interactive learning activities such as role-plays, discussions, storytelling, and games to maximize student engagement.
Cultural Integration
- Embed cultural content into instruction to promote cross-cultural understanding and global awareness.
- Use authentic resources (e.g., music, films, news articles) to expose students to the diversity of Spanish-speaking communities.
Technology Integration
- Leverage educational technology and internet resources to enhance instruction, provide authentic language exposure, and support individualized learning.
- Use digital platforms for collaboration, communication, and student creativity (e.g., Flipgrid, Duolingo Classroom, Padlet).
Assessment and Feedback
- Develop and use a variety of formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress toward language proficiency.
- Provide timely, constructive feedback that supports student growth and confidence.
Classroom Environment
- Establish a safe, positive, and culturally responsive classroom culture that encourages students to take risks and practice language skills.
- Model and reinforce restorative practices to build relationships and foster a supportive learning community.
Collaboration and Professional Growth
- Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to support interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
- Participate actively in professional development opportunities, staff meetings, and school community events.
- Engage in reflective teaching practices and continuous improvement of instructional strategies.
QualificationsRequired
- Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish, Education, or a related field preferred but not required.
- Valid Minnesota Teaching License in World Language and Culture: Spanish (or ability to obtain prior to start date).
- Fluency in Spanish and strong proficiency in English.
Preferred
- Experience teaching Spanish at the middle or high school level.
- Familiarity with effective second language acquisition strategies, culturally responsive teaching, and technology integration in the classroom.Strong classroom management, differentiation, and student engagement skills.
- Experience working in urban or linguistically diverse school environments.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,000.00 - $83,713.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Saint Paul, MN 55103 (Required)
Work Location: In person
How to Apply: Submit your application using this link: https://form.jotform.com/251044733671151