Spanish Teacher

Regional School Unit 21

$57K — $109K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • At least 2 years of relevant teaching experience preferred.
  • Knowledge and implementation experience with ACTFL standards.
  • Appropriate Maine DOE certification or ability to be certified.
  • Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Responsibilities

  • Plan instruction using approved curriculum and high-impact strategies.
  • Establish a respectful and safe learning environment.
  • Engage students with diverse instructional strategies.
  • Gather and analyze data to guide instructional planning.
  • Collaborate with colleagues for district effectiveness.
  • Pursue professional growth for improved teaching practices.
  • Lead initiatives in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Benefits

  • Supportive World Language team.
  • Commitment to professional development.
  • Opportunity to take on leadership roles.
  • Engagement in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
Full Job Description
Classroom Spanish Teacher - Kennebunk High School

Salary Range: $57,392 - $109,152 annually as per the KAKEA Collective Bargaining Agreement, Appendix I Salary Scale ([redacted])

Reports to: Building Principal

We are seeking a dedicated, student-centered, and empathetic Spanish Teacher to join our strong World Language team. The ideal candidate will be ready to help the students we are privileged to serve achieve great things.

As a Classroom Teacher, you will:
  • Plan instruction using approved curriculum, high-impact instructional strategies, subject matter expertise, and up-to-date data to meet the needs of all students.
  • Establish expectations, routines, and procedures to provide a respectful, safe, positive, student-centered environment that maximizes opportunities for student learning.
  • Engage students in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies to meet individual learning goals and needs.
  • Set ambitious goals; gather, analyze, and use relevant data to measure student progress, guide instructional planning and delivery, and provide timely feedback to students, parents, and stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to contribute to overall district effectiveness.
  • Engage in professional reflection and growth that results in improved instructional practice and student learning.
  • Serve as a leader in our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the district, school, classroom, and curriculum levels.
  • View leadership, professionalism, and effective communication as vital components of classroom teaching.

Job Requirements
  • At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.
  • Knowledge of and experience implementing ACTFL standards.
  • Appropriate Maine DOE certification (or ability to be certified).

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience teaching IB or advanced Spanish language courses.
  • Master's degree.

Anticipated Class Load
  • Spanish 2 College Prep
  • Spanish 3 Honors
  • IB Spanish Standard Level 1

Additional Information

Apply via our application portal

  • Internal Applicants: Submit a Letter of Interest (upload it where the resume is requested). No resume or letters of reference are required.
  • External Applicants: Submit a current resume/CV and three letters of reference.


Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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