Spanish Immersion Teacher - Grade 4

Spanish Immersion Teacher – Grade 4 at Mendon-Upton Regional School District, Memorial Elementary School, Upton, Massachusetts.

Starting Date: August 31, 2026

The Mendon-Upton Regional School District is dedicated to fostering a nurturing, inclusive learning community that empowers all students to reach their full potential. Grounded in our core values of collaboration, authentic learning, student agency, and equity, we provide a comprehensive, rigorous education that prepares students for success in an ever changing world.

The Spanish Immersion Teacher will plan, implement, and assess lessons that promote bilingualism and global citizenship. You will create a classroom environment that supports all learners, integrates technology, and fosters engagement.

• Plan sequential units, lessons, and learning activities based on content standards to advance students’ content knowledge.
• Develop lessons with clear objectives and measurable outcomes.
• Use Individual Education Programs to support students with disabilities in general education settings.
• Incorporate appropriate technology and media into lesson plans.
• Communicate high standards and expectations at the beginning, during, and after each lesson, and evaluate student learning.
• Create a conducive learning environment and maintain behavior standards, mutual respect, and safety.
• Manage classroom routines and procedures with minimal instructional time loss.
• Promote achievement for all students.
• Understand legal and moral responsibilities, including Chapter 51A and responsible use of internet resources.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instruction, assessment, and student achievement.
• Engage parents in their child’s academic activities and communicate clearly.
• Reflect critically on teaching practice and identify professional development needs.

• Native or near‑native proficiency in Spanish (speaking, reading, writing, listening) and high proficiency in English.
• Familiarity with immersion pedagogy and programming.
• Ability to meet contractual requirements, including required meetings.
• Possession of a bachelor’s degree (preferred); teaching or related experience.
• Possession of a master’s degree preferred by the Superintendent.
• Citizenship, residency, or valid work visa.

• License or waiver in the appropriate area of elementary education issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• SEI endorsement preferred.
• ESL licensure and/or demonstrated proficiency in languages other than English and Spanish encouraged.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $61,520 to $73,869 per year, commiserated with experience.