Anticipated Spanish Teacher

Anticipated Spanish Teacher

York School Department York High School - York, Maine Open in Google Maps

Job : 5849687

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 23, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026

York High School is seeking a dynamic educator to join our Department of World Languages. In this part-time role, you will guide novice learners on their path to proficiency, teaching one section of Spanish I and two sections of Spanish II for the upcoming school year. This position operates on an A/B Block Schedule (teaching every other day), offering an incredible opportunity to dive deep into immersive, student-centered lessons during extended instructional blocks.

Position Status:
Part-time (Every other day, Block Schedule)

Location:

York High School, York, ME

Courses:
Spanish I (1 section), Spanish II (2 sections)

Design Proficiency-Oriented Lessons:
Plan and deliver high-interest, contextualized lessons for Spanish I and II that develop communicative and intercultural competence across interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational modes.

Incorporate Authentic Contexts:
Integrate authentic materials and real-world experiences into daily lessons to connect students directly with the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.

Implement Modern Assessments:
Design, administer, and evaluate Formative and Integrated Performance Assessments (IPAs) aligned with Maine and ACTFL Standards and the NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements.

We are looking for a collaborative educator who lives and breathes modern language pedagogy. The ideal candidate will possess:

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, Foreign Language Education, or a related field.

Certification:
Must hold or be eligible for Maine State certification in Spanish (9-12 Endorsement 440).

Pedagogical Alignment: A deep, demonstrated understanding of ACTFL World-Readiness Standards, second language acquisition (SLA) theories, and proficiency-based grading.

Fluency:
Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish, with an excellent command of English for professional collaboration and community communication.

Collaboration & Leadership: A strong commitment to department-wide collaboration on curriculum, instruction, assessment, and student achievement, alongside excellent classroom management skills tailored to high school learners.

Applicants for this position must be committed to department collaboration on curriculum, instruction, assessment, and student achievement and must hold or be eligible for Maine State certification in Spanish.
Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher >
Language:
Spanish

York High School is a four year public school. It is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Maine Department of Educational and Cultural Services. Built in 1977, York High School is set on 72 acres of land one-quarter mile from the Atlantic Ocean. The school currently has a population of approximately 569 students and is growing.

York High School enjoys a reputation for excellence in both its academic and extra-curricular programs.

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Kyle Hodsdon
• 1 Robert Stevens Drive
• York, Maine 03909
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• Email: khodsdon