Uintah Elementary - Elementary Chinese Dual Immersion Teacher 1st Grade

Weber School District - Elementary Chinese Dual Language Immersion Teacher 1st Grade

A Position has been declared open in the Weber School District at  Uintah Elementary for Dual Language Immersion teacher. This position is for 8 hours per day  nine months per year. This position will start in August of 2022 and will have a guarantee of one year employment.

Dual Language Immersion teachers will provide target language (Chinese) instruction. The immersion teacher will team with an English-speaking teacher and will teach two half-day sessions with elementary English-speaking students who are learning the target language (Chinese).

Candidates must be fluent in Chinese, must pass an oral proficiency test at the Advanced-Mid Level (official Oral Proficiency Interview from ACTFL - OPI or OPIc) and be proficient as an English speaker. If you have a degree from another country then you will need to pass an English OPI at and Advanced-Mid to obtain a Utah license through these routes:

• Out-of-State https://www.schools.utah.gov/licensing/apply?mid=5257&tid=3    
• International https://www.schools.utah.gov/licensing/apply?mid=5257&tid=2

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must have a current Utah teaching license, a current out-of-state teaching license or have already been approved for an Associate License through the Utah State Board of Education. Additionally, applicants must:

• Have or be willing to obtain a World Language Endorsement in Chinese within a three year period (an associate endorsement) https://www.schools.utah.gov/file/9c2aecec-0cfb-47f2-934a-0a06a01b6774
• Have or be willing to obtain a Dual Immersion Endorsement within a three year period (an associate endorsement) https://www.schools.utah.gov/file/a93cb6df-7c82-43ac-9ef8-5ecc988c04fb

THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED, AFTER A MINIMUM OF FIVE (5) WORKING DAYS.

APPLICANTS MAY APPLY AT: wsd.tedk12.com/hire

Under the direction of the school principal, this teacher is responsible for the education of assigned students and will create a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth aligned to each student’s unique abilities. The teacher will establish effective rapport with students; motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and the knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further education. Professional relations will be developed and maintained with other staff and parents/families.

Qualifications:

• Teach the Utah Core State Standards in all subject areas.
• Develop lesson plans, adapt curriculum to meet individual student needs and utilize effective teaching techniques in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences.
• Utilize computers and other technology to support instruction and student learning.
• Maintain classroom organization and discipline.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior necessary to achieve a functional learning environment.
• Provide and maintain a safe and supervised environment in the classroom and on school grounds.
• Devise and utilize techniques that accurately measure student progress.
• Evaluate students’ academic and personal growth keeping appropriate records.
• Communicate with parents through conferences and other regular means.
• Collaborate with other professional staff in ensuring high levels of learning for all students.
• Demonstrate professional ethics as outlined by the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission.
• Conform to district policies for professional practice, including attendance necessary to adequately perform listed job functions.
• Possess problem solving skills.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, school staff, district staff, parents/families and other patrons.
• Communicate effectively.

WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER