Secondary Spanish Teacher - Traveling

Secondary Spanish Teacher - Traveling

Ferguson-Florissant School District (Cross Keys Middle) – Florissant, Missouri

Job : 5614294

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Mar 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Location: Ferguson-Florissant School District Multiple Middle School Sites

Year:  School Year

In Ferguson-Florissant, we believe that learning a second language is the ultimate "passport" to new opportunities. We are looking for a dynamic, adaptable, and fluent Traveling Spanish Teacher who can bring the vibrant cultures and language of the Spanish-speaking world to life across our middle school campuses. You aren't just teaching a subject; you are a mobile center of innovation, building bridges between communities and inspiring our scholars to become global citizens.

As part of the FFSD "New Chapter," you will lead an itinerant program that prioritizes communication over conjugation. If you are a flexible professional who thrives on variety and loves the "spark" of middle school energy, your next chapter starts here.

As a Traveling Secondary Spanish Teacher, you will inspire and support students in reaching their linguistic and cultural goals across multiple school sites. You will deliver high-quality, immersive instruction that focuses on high-frequency communication and cultural appreciation. Working in a variety of school settings, you will maintain a positive, student-centered environment and collaborate with multiple building teams to ensure a seamless and world-class language experience for every 7th-12th grader.

• Certified Professional: Valid Missouri Teaching Certification in Spanish (K-12).
• Degree Requirements: Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree, required;
  Master’s degree, preferred.
• Linguistic Expert: High level of proficiency in Spanish and deep understanding of diverse cultures within the Spanish-speaking world.
• Agile Educator: Highly organized, comfortable with a "classroom-on-wheels" setup, and can quickly build rapport with students and staff in different buildings.
• Essential Requirement: Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to reliable personal transportation for daily travel between school sites.
• Equity Champion: Committed to culturally responsive teaching, ensuring that our diverse student body sees Spanish as a tool for personal and professional empowerment.

• Inspire Conversational Fluency: Design and lead high‑engagement lessons that use music, media, and interactive games to get students speaking Spanish from day one.
• Bridge the Buildings: Serve as a consistent, professional link between middle school sites, ensuring that the Spanish curriculum is delivered with excellence and equity at every location.
• Cultural Immersion: Integrate authentic cultural experiences—from food and art to history and current events—into every unit of study.
• Collaborate for Success: Partner with building-level PLCs and the World Language department to align curriculum and share innovative strategies for itinerant teaching.
• Travel with
  
  Purpose:
  
  Manage a flexible schedule with professionalism, maintaining a high standard of instruction and student engagement regardless of the physical setting.

• Primary Support: Multiple Building Principals
• Instructional Support: District World Language Coordinator and Secondary Instructional Coaches

• Classification: Exempt, Certified Staff
• Work Year: 10-Month Academic Calendar (187 Contract Days)
• Transportation: This position requires travel between buildings; mileage reimbursement is provided per district policy.
• Salary: Based on the Teacher Salary Schedule.
• Benefits: Full‑time Eligibility (Medical, Dental, Vision, & PSRS/PEERS Retirement).

• The Right Tools: Access to portable technology, digital language platforms, and mobile resources designed specifically for traveling educators.
• Professional Growth: Tuition reimbursement and district-provided PD focused on the latest in…