Secondary German Teacher

Secondary 7-12 German Teacher

Fort Smith Public Schools SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL – Fort Smith, Arkansas

Job : 5841027

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

* Out of state applicants please provide ADE's verification of provisional licensure eligibility*

Position Title: Secondary 7-12 German Teacher

FLSA: Exempt

Qualifications: Must meet AR licensure requirements.

Reports To: Principal

Terms of Employment: A full contract for this position is 190 days, with benefits as specified in the employee contract. Contract will be prorated based on actual start date.

Location: Southside High School

• We will always put student needs first.
• We believe relationships matter.
• We expect accountability.
• We operate with transparency.
• We prioritize student and staff safety.

• Teach content and other appropriate learning activities to students in a classroom, utilizing the curriculum adopted by the Board of Education.
• Implement a variety of effective instructional strategies consistent with lesson objectives and grade‑level expectations.
• Instruct students in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the curriculum specified in state law, administrative regulations, procedures, and the Mission, Vision, and Values of the School District.
• Provide planned learning experiences to motivate students and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Assess student performance results and develop lesson plans and instructional materials for the class, including individualized and small‑group instruction as necessary to adapt the curriculum performance standards to the needs of each student.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Maintain an atmosphere of respect and rapport ensuring all interactions are respectful (student to student, student to teacher, teacher to student, and teacher to teacher).
• Establish and maintain standards of behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluate academic and social growth of students, keep appropriate records, prepare progress reports, and communicate with parents on the individual student's progress.
• Provide specific, timely, and constructive feedback to students.
• Identify students’ needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to learning, reflecting high expectations for student engagement and learning, as well as safe and organized.
• Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors, including after‑school faculty meetings.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Maintain professional competence through participation in professional development activities provided by the District and/or self‑selected professional growth activities.
• Administer standardized assessments as mandated by the school district and state.
• Participate in curriculum development programs within the school of assignment and/or on a District level.
• Carry out duties as assigned, including after‑school or before‑school duties.
• Participate in grade‑level collaboration, planning, as part of PLCs, and school committees.
• Supervise students on recess, bus, during before and after school duty, on field trips, extracurricular events, and in out‑of‑classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain positive professional working relationships with others.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Abide by state statutes, school board policies, and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Has the ability to lift at least 40 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, squatting, and kneeling.
• Teachers may be asked to teach at various locations to serve the needs of students.

Position Type: Full‑Time

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

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