World Language Spanish DLI

Position starting: 8/14/2026
FTE: 1.0
ongoing contract
Hiring Manager: Kirk Johnson
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Certification:

• Secondary Education

Qualifications:

• State Certification as a foreign language teacher in the particular language taught.
• Knowledge in the Spanish language

Foreign Language Teacher (Grades 7-12)

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal to develop students knowledge skills and abilities in comprehending speaking reading and writing a language other than English and to develop an understanding and appreciation of the native culture of the countries where the language is the primary means of communication.

Essential Functions

• Develops and administers foreign language education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments challenge students and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in a language other than English including comprehension grammar and syntax sentence and paragraph structure composition vocabulary and proper word usage colloquialisms communication and translation of literature.
• Develops student understanding and appreciation of the cultures and mores of countries where the language is the predominant or a major means of communication.
• Works with students and others to prepare materials for inclusion in literary publications contests etc.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students needs including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars workshops or professional meetings or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping grading and reporting for all student activities achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the schools standards and school district policies and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members especially within grade level and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of the identified language in terms of grammar word usage word denotations and connotations and literature.
• Knowledge of data information systems data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.