Boulder Valley School District is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill. Website: BVSD.

Location: US:CO:BOULDER

School: Summit Middle Charter

Position Title: Spanish Teacher-Substitute

Position Start Date: August 2025

Position Type: Charter

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Summit Middle Charter School:

Summit Middle Charter School located in South Boulder is a tuition-free, public charter school in Boulder Valley School District serving grades 6,7,8. As a three-time National Blue Ribbon award winning school, Summit provides a rigorous academic curriculum focused on students who want to be challenged and are willing to work hard. Summit values creating stimulating, intellectually challenging learning experiences and supporting students to strive at all times to do their best and most thoughtful work. Summit teachers inspire in students a lifelong love of learning, a commitment to self-development, and a willingness to be engaged, constructive citizens. Summit’s faculty is the cornerstone of our community of scholars and we support professional growth and development in a collaborative manner.

Summit Middle Charter School is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/expression, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in admission or access to, and treatment and employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries: Office for Civil Rights

Summary:

6th Grade Beginning Spanish, Temporary Long Term Leave – Full time, begins August 2025. 

The Spanish teacher is a subject-area specialist responsible for educating each student in their charge and working with students, parents, teachers, and staff toward achieving the goals set forth in the Summit mission. Responsible for teaching beginning Spanish. The teacher is supervised and evaluated by the principal.

The elements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed for this position: 

• BA/BS in a related field, with an advanced degree in education or Spanish preferred; teaching certificate a plus 
• Three years of experience teaching Spanish preferred 
• Expertise in the field of Spanish and common core standards-based instructional design 
• Expertise in curriculum development, assessment practices and 21st century learning skills 
• Ability to reach middle-level Spanish learners through engaging Spanish language learning practices, understanding of Spanish speaking cultures, and skill at teaching in the target language 
• Strong collaboration, team-based communication, coordination and organizational skills 
• Ability to assess grade level needs utilizing Summit’s standards and benchmarks 
• Expertise in technology applications and instructional technology practices 
• Experience in distance learning practices 

Compensation: Daily rate range of $165 to $224 - based on experience

Apply on-line at jobs.bvsd.org. The position is open until filled.