1st Grade - DLI (Spanish) Teacher

CTA LIBERTY CAMPUS; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays

Health and life insurance

Arizona State Retirement System

Wellness program

Professional growth credit

Job summary

Chandler Unified School District is seeking a 1st Grade DLI (Spanish) Teacher at CTA Liberty Campus in Chandler, AZ. This full-time role starts Oct 5, 2026 with a calendar of 203 workdays for new teachers and 201 for returning teachers, and a base salary of $58,000.

The teacher will develop a World Language curriculum, administer language assessments, and collaborate with a bilingual team to support equitable learning in Spanish and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree required.
• Arizona Teaching Certificate or its equivalent.
• AZ IVP fingerprint clearance card.
• Endorsements appropriate to the instruction area.
• Ability to pass district language assessment showing mastery of Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement curriculum compliant with state standards.
• Teach Spanish language content and develop immersion curriculum across core subjects.
• Assess student progress using multiple measures and adjust language mix as needed.
• Collaborate with bilingual team and participate in district/school initiatives.

Skills

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree

Job description

1st Grade - DLI (Spanish) Teacher

Chandler USD 80 CTA LIBERTY CAMPUS - Chandler, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5921520
Application Deadline: Sep 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 10, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 5, 2026

Job Description

• Niche.com names Chandler Unified School District as Best School District in AZ 2026

Employment Type:

Full-time

Base Salary:

$58,000.00

Calendar:

Certified, teachers new to district 203workdays, returning teachers 201 workdays

Benefits:

PTO, holidays, matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health and life insurance, wellness, professional growth credit

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire Experience:

$400 for each full-time year of certified teaching or verified like experience in the last 10 years, max $2800, National Board Certification $3,000 annually

New Hire Education:

$1250 for advanced degrees + $80/hour of graduate level credits: BA +96hoursmax, MA +96hoursmax, $500 for additional advanced degrees beyond Master's

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASSIFICATION: CERTIFIED

JOB TITLE: CLASSROOM TEACHER

CALENDAR: 1960 (NEW TEACHERS) 1961 (RETURNING TEACHERS)

SALARY: CERTIFIED TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE

Job Goal: To provide educational leadership through the Chandler Unified School District curriculum and to facilitate learning that challenges and supports all students in an equitable and safe environment, and that meets the District's mission and vision. Develop a World Language curriculum and assist with overseeing assessment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree
• Arizona Teaching Certificate
• AZ IVP Fingerprint clearance card
• Appropriate approved areas/endorsements, depending upon the area of instruction
• Able to pass district-required language assessment demonstrating mastery of the Spanish language

Core Job Functions:

• Speaking fluent (native or near native proficiency) in Spanish as measured by a district-administered STAMP assessment
• Planning, developing, and implementing class curriculum compliant with state standards in accordance with District guidelines.
• Developing and teaching content-based immersion curriculum in core subject areas, including math, science, social studies, and Spanish Language Arts.
• Providing direct services to students, consulting with other professionals, meeting and discussing issues with parents, planning, delivering, and evaluating instructional outcomes, and conducting the research needed to perform the essential functions of the position. Direct instruction is delivered in the classroom and through a field experience.
• Working as a team member, sharing common planning, professional development, curriculum design, and teaching responsibilities with your team, which includes Spanish and English-speaking members.
• Assessing and documenting student progress toward curricular goals and language proficiency. Teachers will use multiple measures for formative and summative assessments, reflecting best assessment practices. Teachers will use standardized and internal assessments to assess class performance, recommend adjustments to the instructional language mix, establish a baseline for student achievement, measure individual growth, identify areas requiring individual attention, and identify opportunities for professional development and curriculum enhancement.
• Administering Spanish acquisition assessment tools
• Working with students individually or in small groups to reinforce material and skills
• Using effective basic strategies for the management of behavior
• Participating in recruitment needs for the program
• Providing site, parent, and community liaison functions
• Conducting parent conferences as requested by the school site
• Basic Knowledge of computers, software, and applications
• Participating in department and school meetings
• Participating in District and school initiatives
• Meeting any additional specific job requirements as indicated by the District or school site

Core Values:

• Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.
• Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the greatest leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel.
• Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model.
• Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
• Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. We are supported by our community because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Professional Qualities:

• Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner
• Function effectively as a team member
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Be a positive role model
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner

Physical Requirements

• Positions in this classification often require physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, and sitting.
• The job involves finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), and focusing ability.
• Employees may be exposed to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and loud noises.
• The work may require lifting or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• The physical demands described are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential job functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Note:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $58,000 Per Year
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Bilingual Education

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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