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Albuquerque Public Schools
Spanish Language Arts Teacher
Christine Duncan Heritage Academy is currently seeking to fill their open Spanish Language Arts Teacher position.
Job Overview
- Posting Date: June 3, 2024 - Closing Date: Open until filled
- Salary Range: 64K-94K depending on degree and experience
Position Overview: As a Middle School Spanish Language Arts Teacher at Christine Duncan Heritage Academy, you will be responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive Spanish language arts curriculum that engages and inspires students in grades 6 through 8. You will play a key role in helping students develop proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in Spanish, while also fostering an appreciation for Hispanic culture and literature.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a dynamic and culturally responsive Spanish language arts curriculum aligned with state standards and school goals.
- Create engaging lesson plans that incorporate a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of students.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued and respected.
- Utilize authentic texts, multimedia resources, and technology to enhance student learning and promote language acquisition.
- Assess student progress regularly through a variety of formative and summative assessments, and provide timely feedback to students and families.
- Collaborate with colleagues to integrate Spanish language arts instruction with other content areas and promote interdisciplinary learning experiences.
- Establish positive relationships with students, families, and community members to support student success and academic achievement.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance your teaching practice and stay current with best practices in language education.
Required Skills
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Spanish Education or similar
- Valid NM teaching certification/license in Modern and Classical Languages with Endorsements in Bilingual and TESOL
- Demonstrated proficiency in Spanish language (fluency in both written and spoken Spanish).
- Experience teaching Spanish language arts or a related subject at the middle school level (experience in an urban setting preferred).
- Strong knowledge of Spanish language, literature, and culture.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Commitment to culturally responsive teaching practices and social justice in education.
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to work as part of a team.
Benefit Information
Full Benefits Health, Dental, Vision, etc.
Application Process
Submit resume or letter of interest to cbenavidez@christineduncan.org or jmoncada@christineduncan.org
Contact Information
Casey Benavidez, Vice Principal, Email: cbenavidez@christineduncan.org
This page was last updated on:
June 4, 2024.