Spanish Teacher - High School/Middle School

Burlington High School is looking for a creative and innovative Spanish teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.  BHS teachers take pride in providing students with hands-on learning experiences.  The successful candidate will teach at the high school with one section of middle school Spanish. The Spanish teacher’s responsibilities include teaching oral and written Spanish, tailoring lesson plans to individual students or classes, and setting homework and assessments. To be successful as a Spanish teacher, the candidate should be passionate about the Spanish language and culture. Outstanding Spanish teachers are energetic and able to inspire passion for the language in their students. 

Spanish Teacher Responsibilities: 

·         Develop lesson plans and curricula based on the needs of individual students. 

·         Providing conversational classes where pronunciation and important words and phrases are taught. 

·         Teaching writing and Spanish composition classes. 

·         Conduct research on teaching methods, materials, and language games that can be used in class. 

·         Scheduling and preparing students for oral and written examinations. 

·         Monitoring students’ progress by writing up reports and grading assessments. 

·         Organizing feedback sessions with students and their parents if applicable. 

·         Providing suggestions for further learning and scheduling intervention sessions with struggling students. 

·         Teaching students about Spanish culture, including festivals, traditional food, dress, and social conventions. 

·         Organizing fun events where students can showcase their Spanish language skills. 

Spanish Teacher Requirements: 

·         Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Spanish language, literature, or an equivalent may be required. 

·         Proven written and verbal proficiency in Spanish. 

·         A teaching certificate or license may be required. 

·         Proficiency in MS Office. 

·         Strong interpersonal as well as written and verbal communication skills. 

·         Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

·         Well-organized and able to handle multiple responsibilities. 

·         Detail-oriented and resilient. 

If you are interested, please apply online at FastTrack (usd244ks.org). If you have questions, please contact Jodie Grover at  jgrover@usd244ks.org.