Spanish Teacher

Location: Stockton

Application Information
We are now accepting applications for the 26‑27 SY!

If you’re considering applying, we highly encourage you to upload any relevant documents you possess. This proactive step will significantly expedite the credentialing process. Our credentialing department will be able to swiftly verify your status and provide any necessary assistance throughout your credentialing journey.

Keep a look out for email communication from an Aspire representative and thank you for considering Aspire!

Non‑Credentialed: transcripts, passing test scores, intern eligibility letters.

Credentialing Program: transcripts, passing test scores, appeasement letter.

Intern Credential: transcripts, passing test scores, intern program documentation.

Preliminary Credential: upload copy of your credential and/or include your credential number.

Clear Credential: upload a copy of your credential and/or include your credential number.

About Aspire
Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high‑performing, college preparatory charter schools serving scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward‑thinking open‑enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.

Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post‑secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well‑Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self‑Determination, and Joy.

GENERAL SUMMARY
The Spanish Teacher provides high quality instruction in Spanish within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college

Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines

Assess students regularly and analyze student results; refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs

Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school; share best practices

Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress

Involve parents and guardians as partners in their students’ education

Manage student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged

Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches

Maintain accurate student records including attendance

Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs

Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior

Perform other related duties as required and assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
Required knowledge, skills & abilities

Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles

Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards and subject‑specific frameworks

Knowledge of assessments

Ability and willingness to implement Aspire Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices

Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data

Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices

Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and community

Minimum educational and certification level

Bachelor’s Degree required

Valid Single Subject Teaching Credential in World Languages - Languages Other Than English:
Spanish (or equivalent) required

English Language Learner Authorization required 9‑12

NCLB Highly Qualified required

Experience required

1+ year working with students as a…