Teacher-Foreign Language

Boulder Valley School District is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill. Website: BVSD.

Location: US:CO:BOULDER

School: Summit Middle Charter

Position Title: Teacher-Foreign Language-Spanish

Position Start Date: August 8, 2024

Position Type: Charter

FTE: 0.25 - 10 hours per week - Regular, ongoing

Work Schedule: 187 Days - 12 Months

Closing Date: April 10, 2024

Reports To: Principal

To apply, visit: https://jobs.bvsd.org/- click on application. The position is open until filled.

Summit Middle Charter School:

Summit Middle Charter School located in South Boulder is a tuition-free, public charter school in Boulder Valley School District serving grades 6,7,8. As a three-time National Blue Ribbon award winning school, Summit provides a rigorous academic curriculum focused on students who want to be challenged and are willing to work hard. Summit values creating stimulating, intellectually challenging learning experiences and supporting students to strive at all times to do their best and most thoughtful work. Summit teachers inspire in students a lifelong love of learning, a commitment to self-development, and a willingness to be engaged, constructive citizens. Summit’s faculty is the cornerstone of our community of scholars and we support professional growth and development in a collaborative manner.

Summit Middle Charter School is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/expression, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in admission or access to, and treatment and employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries: Office for Civil Rights

Summary:

Teacher - Spanish Summit Middle Charter School - begins August 2024. The Spanish teacher is a subject-area specialist responsible for educating each student in his or her charge and working with students, parents, teachers, and staff toward achieving the goals set forth in the Summit mission. Responsible for teaching Spanish all grade levels 6th, 7th, & 8th. The teacher is supervised and evaluated by the principal.

Qualifications:

The elements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed for this position:

• BA/BS in a related field, with an advanced degree in education or Spanish preferred; teaching certificate a plus
• Three years of experience teaching middle school Spanish preferred
• Expertise in the field of Spanish and common core standards-based instructional design
• Expertise in curriculum development, assessment practices and 21st century learning skills
• Ability to reach middle-level Spanish learners through engaging Spanish language learning practices, understanding of Spanish speaking cultures, and skill at teaching in the target language
• Strong collaboration, team-based communication, coordination and organizational skills
• Ability to assess grade level needs utilizing Summit’s standards and benchmarks
• Expertise in technology applications and instructional technology practices
• Experience in distance learning practices

Application and Selection Procedure:

• External Candidates: Apply on-line at jobs.bvsd
• Current BVSD Employees: Must apply through the INFOR portal
• If you do not have internet access, a computer is available in the Human Resources Division, Education Center, 6500 E. Arapahoe, Boulder, Colorado.
• Applications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications, with a limited number selected for interviews. For the final selection, employment is contingent upon successful completion of the post-offer screening process, including a background check and possible medical examination.

The Boulder Valley School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/expression, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in admission or access to, and treatment and employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries or complaints: BVSD Legal Counsel - 720-561-5903; Office for Civil Rights -http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/addresses.html