High School Spanish Teacher - Shared Position

Position Summary

Nashua-Plainfield Community School District and Wapsie Valley Community School District are seeking a dedicated, knowledgeable, and student-centered High School Spanish Teacher to provide high quality Spanish language instruction to students in both districts. The successful candidate will foster an engaging and supportive learning environment that promotes language proficiency, cultural awareness, communication skills, and critical thinking. The High School Spanish Teacher will plan and deliver standards-based instruction, develop curriculum and assessments, monitor student progress, and adapt instructional strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of students. The teacher will collaborate with building administrators, teachers, and other district personnel to support student achievement and ensure alignment with each district’s educational goals and curriculum expectations.

This shared position will serve students at both Nashua-Plainfield and Wapsie Valley, requiring effective communication, organization, flexibility, and collaboration between the two school districts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education required.
• Completion of an approved teacher preparation program.
• Valid Iowa teaching license with the appropriate endorsement to teach Spanish at the high school level.
• Ability to meet all Iowa Board of Educational Examiners licensing and endorsement requirements.

Experience

• Previous Spanish language teaching experience preferred.
• Experience teaching at the secondary level is desirable.
• Experience developing and implementing engaging, standards-based foreign language curriculum preferred.
• Experience differentiating instruction to meet diverse student learning needs.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong proficiency in Spanish and knowledge of Spanish language instruction, grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
• Knowledge of effective foreign language teaching methods and language acquisition strategies.
• Ability to develop engaging lessons that promote communication and real-world language application.
• Knowledge of Spanish-speaking cultures, traditions, and perspectives.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and accommodate varying student abilities and learning needs.
• Strong classroom management, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.
• Commitment to student achievement, academic growth, and continuous professional improvement.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, exercise sound professional judgement, and protect confidential student information.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with staff and administrators in two school districts.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to use educational technology and support instruction.
• Ability to utilize district learning management systems, gradebooks, student information systems, and communication platforms.
• Ability to incorporate digital resources and instructional tools into language learning.
• Ability to maintain electronic student records, grades, assessments, and other required documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging Spanish language instruction aligned with Iowa educational standards, applicable world language standards, and district curriculum expectations.
• Teach Spanish language skills, including listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
• Develop lesson plans, instructional materials, assignments, projects, and assessments that support student learning objectives.
• Monitor, assess, and document student progress through classroom assignments, projects, presentations, quizzes, examinations, and other appropriate assessments.
• Maintain professional and constructive communication with students, parents, guardians, colleagues, and administrators.
• Establish and maintain a positive, respectful, inclusive, and productive classroom environment.
• Provide Spanish instruction to students at both Nashua-Plainfield Community School District and Wapsie Valley Community School District according to the established shared position schedule.
• Communicate regularly with building principals and designated administrators regarding instructional needs, scheduling, student progress, and program development.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout classrooms and school buildings for extended periods.
• Ability to use a computer, classroom technology, instructional materials, and standard office equipment.
• Ability to bend, reach, lift, and carry instructional materials and classroom supplies.
• Ability to travel between Nashua-Plainfield and Wapsie Valley school buildings as required by the shared position schedule.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

• High school classrooms and other instructional areas within both participating school districts.
• Daily interaction with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and other school personnel.
• Work schedules and instructional assignments coordinated between Nashua-Plainfield and Wapsie Valley.
• Occasional evening responsibilities, including parent conferences, staff meetings, school events, and professional development.
• Work in a collaborative educational environment serving students with diverse academic, social, and cultural backgrounds.

Terms of Employment

Salary, contract length, work schedule, benefits, and other terms of employment will be established in accordance with the applicable Board of Education approvals, employment agreement, and the district policies governing the shared position. The position’s schedule and assigned responsibilities will reflect the instructional needs of both Nashua-Plainfield Community School District and Wapsie Valley Community School District.

Employment is contingent upon meeting all applicable Iowa licensure and endorsement requirements, successful completion of required background checks, and fulfillment of other district employment requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Nashua-Plainfield Community School District and Wapsie Valley Community School District are Equal Opportunity Employers and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or Iowa law. Both districts are committed to maintaining an inclusive, respectful, and supportive educational and work environment.

FLSA Status: To be determined in accordance with applicable law and district policy.

Classification: Certified Teaching Staff

Reports To: Building Principals and designated district administrators at Nashua-Plainfield Community School District and Wapsie Valley Community School District.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

**Shared between Nashua-Plainfield CSD and Wapsie Valley CSD**