Spring Valley High School Teacher, Guillermo Malpartida, Accused of Repeated Sexual Misconduct with Four Students

Spring Valley High School Teacher On Leave Amid Sexual Misconduct Investigation

A high school math teacher is on paid administrative leave and the subject of a police investigation after four female students filed official complaints alleging he made repeated sexual advances toward them, offering gift cards and higher grades in exchange for compliance.

New York Teacher Accused of Inappropriate Behavior with Students

Guillermo Malpartida, the NY ESL math teacher accused of sexual misconduct with students at Spring Valley High School in the East Ramapo School District. Law enforcement sources confirmed the complaints were made by four girls.

A 16-year-old junior at the school told NBC New York that Malpartida's inappropriate behavior began when she was in 9th grade, and that the unwanted advances intensified this school year when she was again placed in his class.

"Like some weeks ago, he tried to hug me," the student said. "He put his hands on my chest." "And he say, 'can I kiss you?'"

The girl stated the incidents took place inside the classroom and occurred repeatedly, not as isolated events. She said Malpartida attempted to hug and kiss her on numerous occasions, and that he offered her a gift card along with a promise to boost her grades.

A second student, a 19-year-old, described a similar pattern of behavior during the current school year.

"He touched me at times and I felt uncomfortable," she said, speaking through a Spanish interpreter.

School District Responds to Allegations Against Teacher

The East Ramapo School District confirmed the law enforcement investigation in a written statement.

"The East Ramapo School District is aware of allegations involving a district employee that are currently being reviewed by law enforcement," the statement read. "Upon learning of the allegations, the employee was immediately placed on administrative leave with pay and is not permitted on school property during this process."

Parents Say They Were Left In The Dark

Community advocate and Spring Valley parent Ana Maeda told NBC New York that families were never informed about the allegations piling up against the teacher.

"The school has not given any information," Maeda said. "I am very involved and I didn't have any idea."

A district spokesperson defended the lack of communication, stating it is standard practice to await the outcome of a law enforcement investigation before disclosing information to parents, classifying it as a personnel matter in the interim.

The factual information above was sourced from nbcnewyork.com as of May 28, 2026.

The attorney commentary below is not specifically about the case reported above. Attorney commentary provided is information about these types of cases in the justice system.

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