Job: Spanish Teacher

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Salaried

Wage: $42,500/yr. 

Location: Salida, CO.

Job Description:

Procedure for application: Send completed application packet to include an application (applications available online at www.salidaschools.com), resume, letter of interest, three current letters of reference, and copies of certifications (official transcripts for consideration of salary placement are required) to:

Sherri Wyatt

Salida School District

627 Oak Street

Salida, CO 81201

[email protected]

Closing date of application: Until Filled

Beginning date of employment: August 4, 2025

Conditions of employment: Selected applicant must verify past experience and hold a current Colorado teaching certificate, For Spanish/World Languages K-12.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work as team member under the direction of the school principal. The teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students in beginning and intermediate Spanish classes. The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that motivates each pupil to develop competencies, knowledge and skills in oral comprehending, speaking and reading Spanish and developing a deeper cultural understanding of Spanish and Spanish speaking countries. This position requires collaboration with team mates to develop and implement daily lesson plans based on Colorado state standards. The teacher will also instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students varying needs. The position requires planning and conducting activities for a balanced program of instruction for student’s diverse backgrounds and abilities. It also requires substantial organizational and time management skills. The teacher must be able to work collaboratively with fellow teachers. Teacher is expected to participate in district development of curriculum and instruction.

ESSENTIAL TASKS: (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

 Teaches skills and knowledge in foreign language instruction to secondary pupils, utilizing appropriate learning activities. Modern foreign language teachers (French, German, and Spanish) teach oral comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing..

 Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the basic instructional philosophy of the district.

 Provides learning experiences which develop the basic communication skills, utilizing current technology.

 Provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.

 Develops pupil understanding and appreciation of culture of countries where Spanish is spoken.

 They also teach basic skills, such as literacy and communication techniques and Social Emotional Learning

Preferred experience/knowledge/ability:

 Successful teaching experience.

 Preference will be given to candidates with multiple endorsements

 Experience using technology to support instruction

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to manipulate or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. However, while lifting amounts above 25 pounds a partner must be used. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

The Salida School District does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability in hiring for any position. Compliance officer: Assistant Superintendent, William Wooddell, 627 Oak St, Salida, Co – 719-530-5469, [email protected]. No smoking or tobacco use is allowed on school property or in school vehicles Contract for employment shall be subject to approval by the District Board of Education. Selected applicants must comply with the District’s Drug-Free Work Place Policy

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.