Spanish Teacher - High School

Spanish Teacher - High School  School Year)

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ World Language Teacher
• Date Posted: 2/9/2026

Start Date: August 31, 2026

Hours Per Day: 7.50 (1.0 FTE)

Days Per Year: 183

Location: Steilacoom High School

Base Salary Range: $68,650- $118,084

Professional Learning Stipend: $6,876 - $12,960

* The 2026-27 SEA Salary Schedule has not been finalized -- please refer to the 2025-26 salary schedule here

We believe that students reach their full potential through learning experiences guided by skilled and knowledgeable educators who engage them in collaborative exploration of new ideas and processes alongside their peers. High school teachers provide essential skills for students to help them develop academically and socially during a time when they are finding out who they are, what they do well, and what they want to do after they graduate.

Students who pursue language studies benefit from academic progress in other subjects. Engagement in language studies can improve student educational outcomes, empower students with a sense of purpose and ownership, and enhance mutual respect for their teachers and peers.

Are you interested in making a difference? We are seeking a Spanish Teacher with the following minimum qualifications to join our team!

• Successful experience or demonstrated commitment toward working with culturally and racially diverse students, families and communities.
• Successful completion of a teacher certification program at an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated content knowledge or experience teaching Spanish.
• Knowledge of strength-focused instructional strategies for students that promotes autonomy, cooperation and student voice.
• Experience or skill in creating a caring classroom environment that is orderly, purposeful and facilitates student learning.
• Experience or skill in planning, preparing and delivering differentiated instruction that facilitates active learning.
• Experience or knowledge of integrating restorative practices and skills in the classroom.
• Demonstrated skill or experience supporting and contributing to the success of students with disabilities.
• Understanding of how injustice or racial inequity may impact students and families experience with school.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others.
• Strong relationship building, networking skills to connect with community businesses and resources.
• Ability to maintain regular, in-person physical presence at the assigned work location during scheduled work hours.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, work effectively under pressure, and remain flexible.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.
• Fingerprints & background check required.

Internal candidates will receive first consideration. Please see attached complete job description.

Steilacoom Historical School District provides equal access to all programs or activities without discrimination based on race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Allegations or concerns can be reported to Susanne Beauchaine at 511 Chambers Street, Steilacoom 98388,  or sbeauchaine.wa.us.

Only continuing district employees may apply for these positions (substitutes must apply as external applicants).

We're here to help! For questions regarding position qualifications or application procedures, please contact Steilacoom Historical School District directly. For technical questions regarding the Applicant Tracking system, please contact the Applicant Tracking help desk using the Request Technical Help link below.