Teacher, Foreign Language (Spanish) 2026-2027

Position Title: Teacher

Payroll/Personnel Type: 10 Month

Job #: 8238

Reports to : Building Principal

Shift Length: 6.5 Hours a Day

Union Eligibility: Eligible

Starting Salary: $52,232.01

Position Summary :

SLPS is seeking talented Educators with a broad base of knowledge in curriculum and pedagogy. In this position, Teachers are expected to plan, organize, and deliver programs of instruction that support the premise/core belief that all children can learn and implement activities that promote the learning goals and academic expectations. Our diverse student population deserves and appreciates teachers who are committed and have a passion for their work.

Essential Functions :

Develop lesson plans and appropriate instructional aides stressing laboratory learning methods

Creates and maintains an inviting, stimulating instructional area with attractive student-centered bulletin board displays, learning centers, and projects consistent with the physical limitations of the teaching area

Supports the program of study, using a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media, and technology

Analyzes and uses appropriate data to guide instruction and develop assessments

Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal

Demonstrate an overall knowledge of one's discipline(s) that allows him/her to teach to the student's ability levels and learning styles

Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policies, and administrative regulations

Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students

Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior

Communicate expectations, criteria for assessment, student progress, and student strengths/weaknesses to parents and students

Assesses students' special needs and collaborates with school services and community agencies to meet those needs

Maintain confidentiality of information concerning students, colleagues, and parents

Modifies own professional development plan to improve instructional performance and to promote student learning

Demonstrate high standards of professionalism and ethics

Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policies

Perform other task as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Possess knowledge of district policies and mandates related to parent involvement, discipline, and student achievement

Possess a willingness to interact on a personal level with parents

Demonstrate organizational skills related to all Essential Functions listed above

Demonstrate knowledge and ability to create an effective Parent Resource Center

Demonstrate patience and compassion with students, staff, and parents in a variety of settings

Develop trusting relationships with parents, teachers and students

Work effectively on a team and with parents

Work collaboratively with peers and others

Possess knowledge of various cultures' values, behaviors, beliefs, and traditions

Possess strong and effective written and oral communication and presentation skills with all constituencies

Passionate about improving public, and urban education and driven to make a difference

Demonstrates initiative and problem-solving capabilities

Experience :

Working with culturally, diverse parents and families in an urban educational setting

Collaborating with community agencies

Serving effectively in a collaborative team setting

Education :

Bachelor’s Degree in Education (required)

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Missouri Teaching Certification (required)

Physical Requirements :

Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle

Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body

Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree

Working Conditions and Environmen t :

Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment

Very limited or no exposure to physical risk

Disclaimer :

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

We reserve the right to close this job posting at any time based on the needs of the district and the applicant pool. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

If you are not currently fully certified, we would still love for you to apply! However, we ask that you provide very specific information and documentation so that we fully understand your progress toward certification:

If you have applied for DESE certification but are awaiting the posting of your certificate: upload a copy/screenshot of your application submission in DESE to your application in the Attachments section

If you are currently enrolled in a certification program, ask your university/program supervisor to write a letter to us that includes 1. what program you are enrolled in 2. how many certification courses you have remaining 3. what certification courses you have remaining 4. what exams you still need to take and 5. whether or not your university supervisor recommends you for a provisional or temporary license.

Please note that if an offer is extended to you, the following items will be required as part of your onboarding:

Background check

TB test

Official transcripts

Social Security card

SLPS believes in taking care of its employees. We offer a fully-insured health care plan along with some amazing perks! Here are some of the highlights of our benefits plan and perks, but you'll want to check out www.slps.org/careers for all of the details.

Fully-paid health insurance for self

$30,000 of tuition reimbursement (certificated staff)

$40,000 group term life insurance

Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs

Pension plan

Robust wellness programs



Please note benefit and perk eligibility may vary by employee status, employment date, and job classification.