Position Title:
Middle School Spanish Teacher

School:
Blackhawk Middle School

School Year:
2027–2028

Description:
We are seeking a highly qualified, enthusiastic, and dedicated Middle School Spanish Teacher to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for Spanish language instruction, cultural awareness, and student achievement while creating an engaging, inclusive, and academically challenging learning environment.

The successful candidate must hold appropriate teaching endorsements for both middle school and high school Spanish instruction and have prior experience teaching Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish courses. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of world language curriculum, proficiency-based instruction, and effective instructional practices that support students at varying levels of language acquisition.

Qualifications:

Valid state teaching license with endorsements qualifying the candidate to teach Spanish at both the middle school and high school levels.
Previous teaching experience in middle school and/or high school Spanish classrooms.
Demonstrated proficiency in Spanish, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Strong knowledge of world language instructional strategies, curriculum development, and proficiency-based assessment.
Understanding of adolescent development and effective instructional practices for middle school learners.
Documented experience teaching Advanced Placement (AP) Spanish courses, including AP Spanish Language and Culture preferred.
Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities:

Plan, develop, and deliver engaging, standards-aligned Spanish instruction that supports language proficiency and cultural understanding.
Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic, linguistic, and developmental needs of middle school students.
Develop and implement curriculum that builds a strong foundation for continued Spanish study at the high school and Advanced Placement levels.
Incorporate authentic resources, technology, and interactive learning experiences to strengthen students' communication skills.
Assess and monitor student progress through formative and summative assessments, providing timely and meaningful feedback.
Establish and maintain a positive, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes student engagement and academic growth.
Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, and world language department lead to ensure curricular alignment and continuity between middle school and high school Spanish programs.
Maintain accurate student records and communicate regularly with students, parents/guardians, and school staff regarding academic progress.
Participate in staff meetings, professional development, curriculum planning, and school improvement initiatives.
Perform additional duties as assigned in accordance with school and district expectations.

Requirements:

Must hold a valid IL teaching license with appropriate endorsements for Spanish instruction at BOTH the middle school and high school levels.
Prior experience teaching AP Spanish preferred
Must demonstrate advanced proficiency in written and spoken Spanish.
Must possess the ability to design and implement rigorous, developmentally appropriate Spanish instruction.
Must demonstrate effective classroom management and the ability to establish positive relationships with middle school students.
Must be able to collaborate effectively with colleagues to support a cohesive and vertically aligned world language program.
Must meet all applicable state and district employment requirements, including required background checks and professional licensure standards.

Physical Demands:

Ability to read and communicate effectively with employees of the District.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, diagram, or oral form.
Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
Vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
May be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Year:

As defined by the negotiated teacher contract.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary and benefits are based on the negotiated teacher contract for the 2027-2028 school year.

2027-2028 Teacher Salary and Benefits