Middle School Spanish Teacher for the 2025-2026 School Year

Aspen Middle School seeks an Spanish Teacher Starting the Fall of 2025

Position Title: Middle School Spanish Teacher

Department: Aspen Middle School

Reports to: Middle School Principal

Classification: Certified Full-Time Exempt

Position Posting Open / Closed: 3/11/2025 - 5/1/2025

Contract Period: 9 month instructional (185 days with some variance depending on the year)

Compensation: Certified Salary Schedule

Benefits: ASD offers district-funded employee and dependent health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance to benefit-eligible employees. Other benefits include (as eligible): paid leave, CO PERA (pension plan) enrollment with district contribution, TSA options, free transportation for employees from Carbondale to Aspen, employee assistance program, wellness program, supplemental insurance (ie cancer, disability, etc).

Position Summary

Responsible for instructing secondary-level students in appropriate subject area, in coordination with current curriculum and within the framework of 6-8 Core Knowledge and state content standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the state and school district Spanish curriculum and academic standards;
• including knowledge of the ways in which learning takes place and the appropriate levels of cognitive, social, and emotional development for adolescents;
• Facilitate learning for all students using a variety of instructional methods, resources, and technological tools;
• Provide students with opportunities and support in the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills, the exploration of ideas, and the development of leadership qualities;
• Take responsibility for student growth using a variety of assessments and ongoing improvement of instructional practice;
• Reflect on teaching practices, analyzing student learning to improve and enhance instructional practice;
• Demonstrate leadership by effective and productive collaboration with colleagues and the school community to enhance the teaching profession;
• Possess the ability to communicate and interact effectively and productively, both verbally and in writing, with parents and all staff;
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for collaboration, using MTSS framework, with a team of administrators, teachers, and support staff;
• Demonstrate the ability to work with cross-departmental and or grade level teams to develop goals for improving student achievement;
• Demonstrate teacher leadership, advocating for students and exhibiting high ethical standards;
• Extend learning experiences beyond the classroom by actively participating in the middle school experiential education program.
• Ensures full attendance on all contracted work days as outlined in the employment agreement, including arriving on time and remaining for the entire contracted day.
• Be present and actively engaged during the scheduled workdays according to the school’s academic calendar, observing holidays, breaks, and scheduled professional development days as appropriate.
• Arrive on time for all scheduled workdays and meetings, including the beginning of school, lunch breaks, and any special assignments, ensuring minimal disruption to the academic schedule.
• Notify the appropriate school personnel in advance for any anticipated absences, including following district procedures for requesting leave, and provide documentation when necessary.
• In the event of an absence, ensure that appropriate substitute plans are prepared and submitted in accordance with school policy, facilitating a smooth transition for students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to manage oneself (be organized, prepared, and punctual; manage resources; meet deadlines; follow through on commitments; demonstrate appropriate physical appearance relative to job and environmental expectations) in a manner that enhances the school community;
• Act in ways that directly support the missions of Aspen Middle School and the Aspen School District on a consistent basis;
• Displays a willingness to learn new information.
• Uses strong verbal communication and strong listening skills.
• Develops and maintains rapport and effective relationships with adolescents and adults contacted in carrying out duties and responsibilities by using courtesy, diplomacy, collaboration, cooperation, support, and professional conduct.
• Formulates goals that reflect the organization’s strategic theme and include specific, measurable outcomes instead of just completing activities.
• Contributes actively to the goals and success of all teams and team members through collaboration, cooperation, and flexibility (give and take) in team discussions, activities, and decision-making.
• Maintains high ethical standards, legal responsibility, and confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a current, initial, or professional Colorado teaching license with an endorsement in Spanish Language grades K-12 or be eligible to obtain this license within the first 3 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• International Baccalaureate (IB) experience
• MA in English or another related field
• 3 years of teaching Spanish Language at the middle school level.

Work Environment

• Office environment; exposure to computer screens
• Mostly clean and comfortable surroundings

Essential Physical Requirements

• The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting up to 30 lbs, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, sitting, standing, walking, and repetitive motion with computer work.

Acknowledgement

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The high school English language arts teacher will be required to follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator. The Aspen School District reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.