Spanish Teacher
Job Summary
Spanish Teachers provide an instructional program for Milwaukee Public Schools high school students that is appropriate to their educational needs and developmental levels. The educational program is offered in an equitable, multicultural setting and teaches all children to think deeply, critically, and creatively. Teach lessons in the Spanish language. Maintain a broad knowledge of all facets related to the teaching assignment as it relates to the subject/grade level of the students. The teacher incorporates into the instructional program as appropriate the ten teaching and learning goals of the district. The teacher plans and organizes instruction; presents and reinforces lessons; addresses different learning modalities; uses appropriate classroom management strategies; relates well to students; communicates effectively, both verbally, nonverbally, and in writing with students, parents, and other staff members; participates in parent/teacher conferences; participates in staff development programs, staff meetings, and in extracurricular activities; attends educational conventions and conferences to learn and discuss new methodologies for teaching; actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan.
How To Apply
Interested applicants should complete all sections of the application including the online submission of a current resume. Pending graduates should include a letter from their educational institution documenting that they have met the requirements for graduation and teacher certification.
Who May Apply
Milwaukee Board of School Directors (Milwaukee Public Schools), Milwaukee, WI, currently has multiple openings for the position of Spanish Teacher. Requires Bachelor’s Degree in any field qualifying for Wisconsin teacher license eligibility. Requires Wisconsin DPI teacher license in Spanish, or eligibility for Wisconsin DPI teacher license in Spanish. Requires fluency in Spanish. Applicants must apply online at mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Qualifications
As of November 1, 2021 all MPS employees are required to be fully vaccinated. The health and safety of our staff and students is our number one priority.
All offers of employment are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (currently one dose of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine) to pass the pre-employment requirements. Individuals with medical issues or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an accommodation from the vaccine requirement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.
In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.