High School Spanish Teacher- January 2026

JOB TITLE: Spanish Teacher

JOB BRIEF:

• We are searching for a passionate and dependable Spanish teacher to join our team. The Spanish teacher's responsibilities include teaching oral and written Spanish, tailoring lesson plans to individual students or classes, and setting homework and assessments. You should be able to juggle a wide range of responsibilities including administrative tasks. To be successful as a Spanish teacher, you should be passionate about the Spanish language and culture. Outstanding Spanish teachers are energetic and able to inspire passion for the language in their student

LOCATION: Manhattan High School

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree from an accredited college/university.
• Spanish Endorsement Grades 6-12.
• Must pass a background check.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT/SALARY:

• Full time school year position.
• Based on Salary Schedule.
• Salary Schedule

REPORTS TO: Building Principal.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing lesson plans and curricula based on the needs of individual students.
• Providing conversational classes where pronunciation and important words and phrases are taught.
• Teaching writing and Spanish composition classes.
• Conducting research on teaching methods, materials, and language games that can be used in class.
• Scheduling and preparing students for oral and written examinations.
• Monitoring student's progress by writing reports and grading assessments.
• Organizing feedback sessions with students and their parents if applicable.
• Providing suggestions for further learning and scheduling intervention sessions with struggling students.
• Teaching students about Spanish culture, which may include festivals, traditional food, and dress, and social conventions.
• Organizing fun events where students can showcase their Spanish language skills.
• Other duties as assigned by administration.

BENEFITS:

• Health Benefits Available.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• For the school year, USD 383 will pay the full health insurance premium for employees (Option C) and short-term disability insurance. Value of contributions per year-$8,772.
• Additional Benefits Available- Group Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Individual Accident Insurance, Individual Cancer and Specified Disease Insurance, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, Stroke Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
• 11 Paid Sick Leave days and 2 Personal days.

RETIREMENT:

• USD 383 makes monthly contributions to a 403(b)-retirement account for all certified and eligible employees.
• KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System): 6% monthly staff contribution. Vested after five years.

TECHNOLOGY:

• District provided devices - iPad, laptop and/or desktop for certified staff.

PAID COLLABORATION TIME.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board of Education's policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

ABOUT MANHATTAN HIGH SCHOOL: Manhattan High School is a 9th through 12th grade high school. The estimated enrollment for the school year is 2,050 students. School begins at 7:40 a.m. and releases at 2:50 p.m. Teachers teach 5 of 7 class periods with an additional Advisory period one day a week. The 2 open periods in a teacher's schedule are dedicated to an hour of planning and an hour dedicated to professional learning time. MHS utilizes a modified block schedule that consists of periods 1-7 being taught Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. Wednesday and Thursday are block schedule days. Wednesday consists of 1st period, Advisory, 2nd period, and 3rd period. Thursday's schedule consists of 4th through 7th periods. Every teacher is provided with a MacBook Air and an iPad. All classrooms are equipped with a short-throw projector and an Apple TV. Every student is provided with an iPad. USD 383 uses Infinite Campus for our student information system, CANVAS for our LMS (learning management system) and Xello for our individual plan of study system. We teach a wide variety of electives, Career and Technical Education, concurrent, dual credit, and Advanced Placement classes. We have many official and unofficial career pathways and athletic and activity opportunities with incredible student involvement. We have high expectations for all students and staff. We are always working on ways to meet the needs of our students, develop positive relationships, and improve how we teach the things that we are passionate about. We expect everyone who works at Manhattan High School to care about students, work hard, reflect, and be willing to grow. We expect our Manhattan High School community to be a place where compassion for others shows every day.

ABOUT US:

• The mission of Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is to prepare all students for success as lifelong learners, earners, and citizens. Our vision is to be nationally recognized for the breadth and depth of success attained by all students.
• USD 383 serves 7,000 students from early learning through grade 12. We have 1,800 employees.
• The world walks in our hallways. There are 6 continents, over 75 countries, and more than 30 languages are represented.
• The Board of Education shall hire all employees based on ability and the needs of the district. Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies concerning hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual's race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, or age.
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $47, $73,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person