Bilingual Spanish teacher (6-12 Grades) - Vacancy ID: 233403

The School District of Abbotsford is seeking for the 2025-2026 school year a full time qualified bilingual Spanish teacher for grades 6-12. Courses taught will include Spanish for Heritage Speakers (Spanish Language Arts) as well as introductory Spanish, serving students coming up from our growing Dual Language program as well as traditional Spanish learners. Opportunities for growth include future courses open to gifted students with grade-level Spanish literacy skills as well as other opportunities as the program grows and more students earn their Seal of Biliteracy and Community Interpreter certificates. Eligible candidates should minimally be able to communicate in Spanish at an advanced-mid level and hold a Bachelor's degree in education with the appropriate license.

Abbotsford is a small, rural community in Central Wisconsin that boasts a diverse population of approximately 800 students with approximately 65% speaking Spanish as their primary language. Additionally, at the elementary grades K-5, the District offers dual language programming. As a small district, we encourage staff to become involved, whether as a coach, a club adviser, a team/committee member, or in the community.

Teacher Responsibilities include:
- develop and implement a full and rich Spanish curriculum that meets the school's mission and goals;
- promote students' critical and creative thinking through the learning of Spanish;
- facilitate learning for all students by using a variety of instructional methods, resources, and technological tools;
- work collaboratively with other staff, administration and bilingual support staff;
- communicate effectively both in writing and orally;
- have a general understanding of PBIS and RtI;
- maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, lesson plans, and all other required record keeping tasks; and
- attend all staff meetings and meet all other qualified staff requirements.

Please submit via WECAN your letter of interest, resume, transcripts, three letters of reference, and a copy of your license to Melissa Pilgrim, MS/HS Principal.