<p>Position: Spanish Teacher - Short Term-Substitute</p> <p>Position Type: Temporary Short Term Substitute</p> <p>Department: World Languages</p> <p>Start Date: May 20 - End of Year</p> <p>Location: Watertown High School</p> <p>Reports to: K-12 World Languages Curriculum Coordinator</p> <p>Per Diem Daily Rate: $135/ Per diem for unlicensed candidates, $145/Per diem for licensed candidates</p> <p>THIS IS A SHORT TERM SUB POSITION that is expected to start on 5/20/26 and end on 6/24/2026.</p> <p>POSITION OVERVIEW</p> <ul> <li>Watertown High School seeks a qualified educator to serve as a short-term substitute Spanish teacher. The position requires maintaining a full teaching load, with attendant responsibilities. </li></ul> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)</p> <ul> <li>We seek a collaborative teacher who inspires students and who works effectively and creatively with colleagues. </li><li>Candidates should be passionate about teaching, have strong academic knowledge and facility with a World Languages curriculum, and be able to work well with high school students. </li><li>Watertown is committed to the practice of teaching world languages for proficiency. Candidates should have a strong background in the ACTFL proficiency guidelines and current Massachusetts Standards for teaching a world language. </li><li>Appropriate MA certification and an undergraduate degree in Spanish or a related field are required. </li><li>Candidates should possess both strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with all constituents. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. </li><li>Candidates should fulfill the WHS mission of teaching students to communicate effectively and thoughtfully, justify their reasoning, and consider multiple perspectives. </li><li>The successful candidate will invest in the life of the school by participating in faculty and department meetings, as required. Demonstrated professional behavior, including discretion, judgment, and integrity as well as effective interaction with a diverse population of students and faculty, is essential. </li><li>All prospective employees must be able to clear the required background checks. </li></ul> <p>Job Requirements</p> <ul> <li>At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred </li><li>Bachelor's degree or higher preferred </li><li>Citizenship, residency, or work visa required </li></ul> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>Watertown Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.</p>