Upper School Spanish Teacher

KHAN LAB SCHOOL

Khan Lab School, founded by Sal Khan in 2014, is an innovative TK-12 independent school with 3 campuses, serving over 300 students in Silicon Valley, CA and Wichita, KS. Our Lower School (grades TK-5) is in Palo Alto, CA, our Middle and Upper Schools (grades 6-12) are in Mountain View, CA, and the newest KLS campus (grades 4-9) is in Wichita, KS.

We were established to test and refine the educational vision outlined in Sal Khan's 2012 book, "The One World Schoolhouse," which explores the development of modern education, the origins of Khan Academy, and a forward-thinking approach to both in-person and online learning.

Building on this foundation, Sal Khan's latest book, "Brave New Words," further expands on his educational philosophy and vision for the future. At Khan Lab School, we're committed to implementing these innovative ideas and preparing students for success in the rapidly evolving knowledge economy.

The Spanish Specialist is an experienced teacher with a clear understanding and background in mastery-based learning in the context of an Upper School experience. The Spanish Specialist partners with the Upper School Director and faculty to teach a rigorous, mastery-based curriculum, facilitate active learning experiences aligned with the KLS vision, and guide students in their social and emotional development. The Spanish Specialist also supports the Khanversation Circle Program.

In addition, this position involves contributing to the broader life of the school via participation in school activities and events, school admissions, and staff meetings.

• Teach a minimum of 16 hours per week of high school level courses as assigned by the Upper School Director, making efficient use of existing materials and tools. This includes two core classes and one elective block class.
• Participate in regular Canvas course reviews with your supervisor.
• Lead advisory sessions for a group of 10-12 students, focusing on academic progress, extracurricular and college goals, and daily practices in mindfulness, character development, and executive functioning skills.
• Mentor and support students in their individual student-driven projects, including Applied Learning projects by checking in on their progress and helping to connect them to outside resources.
• Maintain regular communication with students, families, teachers, and other professionals about student progress, and submit progress reports by the due date of each term. Prepare students to participate in student‑led parent‑teacher conferences.
• Other related job duties, as assigned.

• Facilitate classes with an emphasis on active learning and real‑world contexts, minimizing direct instruction. Primarily utilize methods such as think‑pair‑share, experiential learning, case studies, peer teaching, and independent studies.
• Leverage assessment data to inform instruction, provide timely feedback to students, and complete progress reports by identified deadlines.
• Clearly outline and document the course curriculum including all assignments, and assessments using the school's Learning Management System (LMS) Canvas. Cadence of Canvas updates and other course‑related deliverables are determined by the Upper School Director. The syllabus and course outline must be finished by the end of Inservice. Materials must be able to be repurposed by other instructors. Use internal materials, and external resources such as Khan Academy, where applicable.
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and learning needs in collaboration with the school leadership and as approved by the Executive Director.
• Actively explore and stay current with emerging technologies, including AI tools, and apply them meaningfully to your role.
• Create an inclusive environment where students of diverse backgrounds and perspectives feel welcome, fostering critical thinking through thoughtful questioning.

• Participate in student orientation for 9th‑12th graders, which may include an overnight trip for up to…