Spanish Teacher (7th & 8th Grade)

Job Summary

The Middle School Spanish Teacher position is a full‑time teaching role serving 7th and 8th grade. Teachers collaborate with grade‑level teams for lesson planning and norming instructional practices. All Persistence Prep teachers are accountable for the intellectual preparation of each lesson, building strong and positive relationships with students and families, using data to tailor instruction, and actively engaging in collaboration with colleagues.

Essential Functions

• Execute daily lesson plans for all assigned blocks.
• Implement all Persistence Prep routines and procedures with fidelity.
• Submit weekly lesson plans and unit plans in a timely manner for feedback.
• Actively participate in all professional development sessions and weekly coaching sessions.
• Incorporate feedback from coaches in a timely manner.
• Communicate weekly with families and other key stakeholders.
• Provide scholars with frequent and accurate behavioral and academic feedback.
• Consistently analyze scholar data and engage in self‑reflection on practices.
• Complete all duties, posts and tasks as assigned.

Competencies

• Commitment to uphold and execute the mission of Persistence Prep.
• Unwavering, high expectations for all scholars, believing every child deserves access to a college education.
• Clear and effective communication skills for diverse audiences, including students, staff, families, and the local community.
• Solutions‑focused style that encourages teamwork and collaboration to support student development.
• Willingness to foster creativity and innovation with enthusiasm, motivating and uniting others.
• Persistence in the face of obstacles, productive problem‑solving, and initiative to seize opportunities for change.
• Belief in student empowerment and allowing students to play an active role in supporting the school’s vision and climate.
• Commitment to a results‑driven approach, using data to inform decision‑making.
• Ability to reflect on practice, recognize strengths and weaknesses, and take responsibility for actions and mistakes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum two years of urban teaching experience preferred.
• New York State teacher license/certification preferred.
• Dual certification in Special Education or TESOL preferred.
• Proven success managing an urban classroom with structure, incentives, and high expectations to drive student success.
• Demonstrated quantifiable student performance gains that surpass state or local averages.
• Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities, including special needs and low‑skill learners in a heterogeneously grouped classroom.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with parents and community members.

Pay

Salary starting at $48,000.00 per year. Position status: Full time. Start date: August 1, 2026.

Required Certification

• Spanish 7‑12 & 5‑6 Ext {5431}
• Spanish Grades 5‑9 {4044}

Contact Information

Joelle Formato, Head of School
Phone: 716‑235‑1520
Email: jformato@persistenceprep.org