2025-2026 Secondary - Teacher - Foreign Language

Oklahoma City Public Schools; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Foreign Language Teacher for secondary education. This role involves creating an engaging learning environment, developing tailored lesson plans, and fostering strong relationships with students and parents. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Education and an Oklahoma Teaching Certification, along with the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with staff. Join a dedicated team committed to providing quality education and making a positive impact on students' lives. If you are eager to inspire the next generation of language learners, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in education or related field required.
• Oklahoma Teaching Certification in Secondary Education needed.

Responsibilities

• Teach foreign languages to students using state-approved curriculum.
• Develop lesson plans and provide individualized instruction.

Skills

Effective Communication

Collaboration

Classroom Management

Lesson Planning

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s in Education

Oklahoma Teaching Certification

Job description

2025-2026 Secondary - Teacher - Foreign Language JobID: 17135

• Position Type:
  Secondary/ Secondary - HS Teacher - Foreign Language
• Date Posted:
  4/3/2025
• Location:
  District Wide

Reports To: Building Administrator
FSLA Status: Exempt
Compensation: 001 (Step determined by education and experience.)
Work Days: 181
FTE: 100

Secondary Teacher – Foreign Language
Position Summary:

Create a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishing effective rapport with pupils; motivating pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for education, in accordance with each pupil’s ability; and establishing good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Essential Duties:

• Teaches a foreign language to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and Oklahoma City’s Board of Education and any other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil with the identified objectives.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Utilizes grading patterns that are fairly administered and based on identified criteria.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Treats pupils with respect and dignity.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil’s progress and interpret the school program.
• Interacts with pupils, staff, and parents in a positive and professional manner.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Establishes rapport with pupils and provides a pleasant, safe, and orderly climate conducive to learning.
• Actively participates in full implementation of the OKCPS model for School Improvement.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• To ensure continuity of services, alternative work site may be necessary in the event of a health crisis or disruptive situation that requires the closing of school and/or office buildings.

Job Specifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required):

• Bachelor’s in education or a related field.
• Oklahoma Teaching Certification in Secondary Education in subjects listed below or subjects or Alternative Teaching Certification as approved by Oklahoma State Department of Education.
• CHINESE: Chinese; Must meet Highly Qualified Requirements.
• FRENCH: French; Must meet Highly Qualified Requirements.
• GERMAN: German; Must meet Highly Qualified Requirements.
• ITALIAN: Italian; Must meet Highly Qualified Requirements.
• JAPANESE: Japanese; Must meet Highly Qualified Requirements.
• LATIN: Latin; Must meet Highly Qualified Requirements.
• NATIVE AMERICAN LANGUAGE: Native American Language; Must meet Highly Qualified Requirements.
• RUSSIAN: Russian; Must meet Highly Qualified Requirements.
• SPANISH: Spanish; Must meet Highly Qualified Requirements.
• AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE: American Sign Language; Must meet Highly Qualified Requirements.
• GREEK: Greek; Must meet Highly Qualified Requirements.
• TURKISH: Turkish; Must meet Highly Qualified Requirements.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, follow state and district guidelines.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer.
• Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material and other required duties.
• Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone.
• Requires some stooping, bending, stretching and occasional lifting not to exceed 50 pounds.
• Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines.

Work Environment:

• Office duties will be performed in a well-lighted, climate-controlled environment.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator. Oklahoma City Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change job duties as the need prevails. This document is for communication only and not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment. The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to the listed qualifications.