7-12th Grade Spanish Teacher

About MVRCS

Mystic Valley Regional Charter School (MVRCS), located in Malden, MA, was founded in 1998 and currently serves more than 1,750 students in Kindergarten through Grade 12.

At Mystic Valley, student success is rooted in exceptional teaching, carefully selected curricula delivered with fidelity, high expectations, and traditional pedagogy.

Each year, Mystic Valley ranks among the top public schools in Massachusetts, New England, and the nation. Our graduates consistently perform at the highest levels in post-secondary education, a clear reflection of the strong academic preparation they receive at MVRCS.

Students in Grades K–12 attend school in dress code for 200 instructional days annually. Our school day extends 60 minutes longer than that of most traditional public schools, enabling us to fulfill our mission of providing every student with the opportunity to receive a world-class education.

Job Description

The Spanish Teacher is responsible for delivering Mystic Valley Regional Charter School’s Spanish curriculum in Grades 7–12. Instruction is grounded in the Core Knowledge program, both in content and methodology. At the high school level, the Spanish program is integrated with MVRCS’s rigorous, world-renowned International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, and teaching assignments may include IB coursework.

Responsibilities

• Implement the curriculum according to Core Knowledge and, when applicable, IB standards and requirements.

• Teach five subject-area classes that meet daily, following the established program of study.

• Deliver instruction using Core Knowledge and IB methodologies.

• Plan and execute lessons and units with clear, measurable learning objectives.

• Assess student progress regularly and provide required progress reports and report cards.

• Collaborate weekly with colleagues in the Languages Department, including the Department Chair, on curriculum, instruction, assessment, data analysis, and instructional methodology.

• Implement the school’s assertive discipline model with fidelity to maintain an effective classroom environment.

• Attend all staff meetings and participate in ongoing staff development programs.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Languages Department Chair and/or Assistant Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Spanish required.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to write clear reports and professional correspondence.

• Ability to analyze information and recommend appropriate actions.

• Demonstrated ability to define problems, gather data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the wider school community.

• Knowledge of applicable school requirements, state and federal laws, and MVRCS policies.

• Experience evaluating student skills and preparing written summaries or reports.

• Strong collaborative, instructional, coaching, and leadership skills to support students and teamwork.

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.

• Proficiency in subject-area content and familiarity with relevant regulations and procedures.

• Ability to plan and implement lessons aligned to school objectives and student needs.

• Successful completion of applicable MTEL exams within one year of hire.

• U.S. work authorization required.

This position reports to the Languages Department Chair. It is an annual appointment and will be evaluated yearly.

Mystic Valley is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.