Foreign Language Teacher 2025-2026 school year

Reports To: Building Principal

SUMMARY

Creates and delivers engaging lessons to diverse groups of students at all levels. Promotes enthusiasm for learning and for subjects. Adheres to curriculum standards. Collects and reports on correct and detailed records of student performance. Maintains classroom order.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops lesson plans which meet established school and national curriculum models
• Adapts and reassesses lesson plans to meet specific student needs, comply with newly implemented guidelines or rules, and to update relevant information and include new developments in education
• Manages the diverse ability levels of students
• Adapts curriculum to fit student needs while maintaining overall class progress
• Possesses and continually develops working knowledge of national curriculum programmers and frameworks
• Assesses and records student development, while identifying problem areas and areas which need attention and improvement
• Provides a safe, positive learning environment for students
• Maintain confidentiality of all information concerning students, staff, or parent/guardian in any public setting and choose the appropriate time, place and supervisor to address student /teacher related issue
• Communicates with any and all other staff members who engage with students
• Communicates with parents as per school guidelines on a regular basis, including presenting student progress reports and informing parents of requisite student discipline
• Maintains order and discipline among students while promoting safety and compliance with school rules and guideline
• Attends occasional continuing education seminars
• Attends and takes part in school meetings on curriculum, organization, and guidelines (For example, PLC, BIT or SAC)?

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university with emphasis in Spanish education.
• Language Skills: Ability to respond to common inquiries from parents, patrons or staff. Ability to prepare clear, concise, grammatically correct letters, memos and other written documents. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English and Spanish.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in the use of MS Word, MS Excel, Google Suite, email, Chromebook applications, Smart Boards and standard office equipment.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to work well with students with multiple ability levels and make modifications and/or accommodations for students in the regular classroom. Appropriately communicate with students, parents, District staff and members of the community. Establish a school climate which will prompt appropriate student behavior. Ability to exercise mature and professional judgment while teaching, dealing with others and working in a dynamic environment. Ability to be flexible, organized and take initiative. Exhibit a willingness to seek cooperative working relationships with district staff, participate in planned meetings and district trainings, as well as grow professionally. Maintain confidentiality of information concerning colleagues, students and parents.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Wyoming Teaching Certification with applicable endorsements required. Must have a valid Driver’s License and a clear driving record. Must agree to and clear a background check.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is generally performed in a classroom setting, requiring the frequent use of communication equipment and computers. Need to have the visual acuity and stamina to work at a computer frequently. This position will require some travel around the District.

Performing the job duties of this position require the following physical demands: Some lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling and sitting. The employee may encounter situations where students are physically aggressive and verbally abusive. This may require physical interaction between the employee and student. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is frequently exposed to infection at a greater risk than the average person. May be directly responsible for the safety, well-being and/or output of students.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The District may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job at any time as it deems advisable.

Laramie County School District No.2 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, or disability in employment, treatment, admission, or access to educational programs and activities. Inquiries concerning Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 may be referred to Director of Special Services, P.O. Box 489, Pine Bluffs, WY 82082, 307-245-4050. 

Salary : $50,500 - $72,000