MS Spanish Teacher

Title: 2026-2027 Middle School Spanish Teacher

Location: 3426 Blake Road SW Albuquerque NM 87105

South Valley Academy is more than just a school; we are an inclusive community built on equity social justice and opportunity. SVAs mission is to prepare every student to become independent lifelong learners who are ready for college career and civic engagement. If you are a talented educator who loves to challenge students to reach their highest potential while staying grounded in community values we invite you to apply.

As a Middle School Spanish Teacher at South Valley Academy you will be a vital architect of our Heritage Bilingual Program. Your role goes beyond traditional foreign language instruction; you will foster linguistic pride and academic biliteracy for students who navigate multiple cultural and linguistic worlds. You will lead 45 sections of Spanish language arts and heritage pedagogy ensuring that our students see their home languages as a professional and academic asset.

• Education: Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited institution.

• Licensure: Valid New Mexico teaching license with a Bilingual Endorsement and/or Modern & Classical Languages (Spanish) endorsement.

• Experience: Proven background in middle school education with a specific focus on Heritage Language Learners.

• Skills: Native or near-native fluency in Spanish (written and oral); familiarity with the WIDA Spanish Language Development Standards or similar frameworks; and a deep commitment to social justice through bilingual education.

Salary Range: $59641.00 $88440.00 (L1-L3 salary schedule). We pay 80% of your health insurance premiums and provide retirement through the NMERB.

Please submit a cover letter resume proof of licensure and 3 professional references to .

Contact:

Abelardo Batista Executive Director org Shantelle Quintana Director/Principal org