Advanced World Language Teacher

About the role

Full-time teacher contract for Advanced World Language Teachers (Chinese, French, or Spanish) in Kaysville, Utah, grades 10–12.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive learning environment that fosters critical thinking, problem solving, lifelong learning, and productive citizenship.
• Plan, organize, and implement an instructional program aligned with the Utah State Board of Education Core Curriculum.
• Instruct students in the Target Language (Chinese, French, or Spanish) at an Advanced-Mid or higher proficiency level, using listening, speaking, and writing in the target language.
• Deliver instruction at an Advanced-Mid or higher proficiency level (verified by ACTFL OPI/OPIc) and integrate approved activities per the Utah Advanced Language Learning Bridge Program guidelines (70%).
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests (10%).
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and maintain order (5%).
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss progress and set priorities/resource needs (5%).
• Observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health (5%).
• Assist and collaborate with the District/USBE to evaluate and refine instructional materials and curriculum, ensuring alignment with USBE frameworks and District objectives (2%).
• Perform other related duties as assigned (3%).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in the Target Language (Chinese, French, or Spanish) or a closely related field; foreign equivalent accepted.
• Educator license issued by the Utah State Board of Education; or eligibility to obtain within 90 days of hire; or enrollment in the District’s Educator Licensing APPEL Program.
• Target Language proficiency at Advanced-Mid or higher (ACTFL OPI/OPIc), or a post-secondary degree from an institution in a country where the Target Language is primary.
• English proficiency at Advanced-Mid or higher (ACTFL OPI) or a post-secondary degree from an institution in an English-primary country, if required endorsements are not yet obtained.
• Demonstrated ability to promote and facilitate an active language-learning environment in the Target Language.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a positive learning environment and manage classroom behavior calmly.
• World Languages endorsement in the Target Language (or eligibility within 90 days or enrollment in APPEL), and Dual Language Immersion endorsement (or eligibility within 90 days or enrollment in APPEL).