Middle School Foreign Language

**About Plainwell Community Schools**:
We believe that every student can learn and that our staff play a critical role in that learning. Our staff inspire, engage, and empower every student, every day. We support our students to build the skills and confidence they need to succeed. Our staff challenge students intellectually and nurture their JOY of learning.

At PCS we believe in the power of fostering an environment in which all students and staff can thrive. Our staff members prioritize educating the whole child by providing resources for students to grow both academically and emotionally. We want our students to live with joy and be well equipped to seize whatever opportunities they have available to them.

At PCS we do more than aspire to build a community - we actively work to create one. As a PCS staff member, you will be part of an inclusive team that works together inside and outside the classroom to support each other so that we can give our students the best opportunity to succeed.

**You will enjoy working at PCS if**:
You want to be part of a productive, supportive learning community. You love to get into the craft of teaching and learning, and value the human connection that is unique to the profession.

**As a Middle School Spanish/ELA Teacher**:
You will play a critical role in student success. We want you to build an exciting classroom environment while maintaining a rigorous learning focused curriculum. Your classroom will be a place where students learn and develop competency in the Spanish language and feel prepared for life beyond the walls of our schools.

**Expectations**:
Nurture a Culture of Curiosity: We know that students go far when they are intensely curious about the challenges at hand.

Build a Community: People thrive when they know they are valued. Our employees prioritize relationships and building communities - from classrooms to PLC’s - and do whatever they can to make everyone feel seen and valued.

Focus on Long-Term Growth: We want you to receive the mentorship, professional development, coaching, and support you need to become the best you can be.

**This position requires **a valid Michigan (elementary/secondary) teaching certificate with (FF certification) required. We will work with individuals that do not possess a Michigan Teaching Certificate but have a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish or a related field for certification.

As part of the PCS team, you would be joining an outstanding, supportive culture of educators, support staff, and administrators. You would also gain several attractive benefits, including but not limited to the following:

- Paid Sick and Personal Days
- Mental health benefits provided through our Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities
- Full Family Health Insurance with hard cap
- Paid Full Family Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Employee Basic Life Insurance
- Access to purchase optional life and disability benefits
- Individual Retirement Accounts (403(b) and 457 plans) through the MRIC Consortium
- Opportunity for Extra Duty and Coaching Pay

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Valid Michigan Secondary Teaching Certificate; Spanish/ELA (Majors and/or Minors)
- Knowledge of Michigan’s Curriculum Expectations in English and Spanish
- Strong belief that all students can and will be successful
- Able to plan effective, engaging lessons and use data to plan and adjust instruction
- Able to motivate at-risk students
- Ability to interact positively with and motivate students
- Excellent classroom management
- Willingness to teach a lesson as part of the interview process

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $42,026.00 - $74,590.00 per year

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

- 6th grade
- 7th grade
- 8th grade

Physical setting:

- Public school

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

License/Certification:

- Teaching Certification (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Plainwell, MI 49080 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Plainwell, MI 49080: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person