Spanish Language Arts (Grades 6-12) - Vacancy ID: 254304

The School District of Abbotsford is seeking a Spanish Language Arts teacher for grades 6-12.  This position entails teaching students who have completed our elementary dual language immersion program and who are ready for middle and high school level instruction in Spanish.  Students come from both Spanish and English speaking households and are ready to engage with grade-level literature in Spanish.  Bilingual candidates with a license in ELA or Spanish are encouraged to apply.

 

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.