A Bilingual, ESL, or Language Teacher teaches foreign languages to students in elementary to secondary schools. This includes English as a second language. Common foreign languages which are taught are Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, German, Dutch, Russian, Mandarin, and Arabic.
Spanish Teacher
Baystate Academy Charter Public School
Baystate Academy Charter Public School - Springfield, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Baystate Academy Charter Public School
Job Details
Job ID:
4234141
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Aug 17, 2026
Job Description
Job Description
BACPS is a seeking dynamic, talented, and dedicated Spanish teacher to join our World Language department. This teacher will serve as the primary teacher in a single subject area, collaborate with grade level teams to implement an inquiry-based, standards-based curriculum and serve as Crew Leaders to a crew (group of students.) Teachers will participate in continuous assessment of students including on-going targeted feedback, student-led conferences, and end-of-unit exhibitions. Teachers will collaborate with school principal, dean of students, and curriculum coach in designing project-based expeditions as well as family workshops and events, and be responsible for implementing and integrating new policies and services that support the school's mission and instructional objectives.
Job Responsibilities:
Teaches subject area according to curriculum guidelines specified by the charter school
Further develops and refines a high-level, challenging curriculum in subject area
Maintains ongoing curriculum evaluation and development to meet the needs of students
Collaborates with other faculty in delivery of appropriate instructional approaches and best practices, working to serve the various learning styles and needs of students
Implements curriculum and instruction in a manner consistent with BACPS mission statement, including understanding, modeling, and fostering independent thinking skills, creative problem solving, and abstract reasoning
Facilitates and mediates positive and restorative resolution of problems that might arise with students and/or parents
Assesses student performance continuously and objectively
Develops with parents and students a cooperative partnership based on mutual respect and objectivity
Holds parent/student/teacher conferences in a manner consistent with BACPS guidelines
Participates in all professional development activities
Participates in all staff meetings including school governance
Demonstrates awareness of school/community needs and initiates activities to meet those identified needs
May perform other projects and duties as directed by principal
Education/Experience/Skills:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in applicable field of study/education from an accredited college or university
Excellent knowledge and understanding of the teaching and learning process and expertise in specific content area
Classroom teaching experience
Demonstrated experience working with challenge groups in a standards-based environment, including utilizing assessments to place students, flexible pacing, flexible instruction, grouping and regrouping, acceleration, enrichment, and independent study to meet student needs
Demonstrated success in effectively solving challenging problems through a positive, collaborative approach
Bilingual English/Spanish desirable
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work with diverse populations
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with students, parents, administrators, colleagues, community, and other school community staff
A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement.
Compensation:
Competitive Salary and benefits package is offered to all candidates.