Elementary Dual Language Immersion Teacher (Spanish Focus)

Diacharter; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Dual Immersion Academy is seeking an Elementary Dual Language Immersion Teacher (Spanish Focus) to deliver rigorous instruction in a Spanish/English DLI model. The role emphasizes bilingualism, language development, and high academic achievement for a diverse student population.

The teacher will collaborate with teams, plan 180-day and unit plans, and maintain a positive, culturally responsive classroom. This full-time position includes standard benefits and a focus on equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Valid Utah Teaching License (or ability to obtain).
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Experience or training in Dual Language Immersion (DLI) preferred.
• Strong classroom management and instructional skills.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement 180-day plans, unit plans, and daily lesson plans aligned with Utah Core/Common Core standards.
• Deliver instruction in the Dual Language Immersion model (Spanish/English), ensuring language allocation fidelity.
• Engage students in standards-based learning that promotes content mastery and language development.
• Use diverse instructional strategies to meet multilingual learners' needs.
• Assess and use data to inform instruction and interventions.
• Maintain a positive, structured, culturally responsive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams and administration; participate in PLCs and staff meetings.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

DLI experience

Classroom management

Standards-based instruction

Equity & culturally responsive

Education

Utah Teaching License

Job description

Elementary Dual Language Immersion Teacher (Spanish Focus)

• Elementary Dual Language Immersion Teacher (Spanish Focus)

Position Overview

Dual Immersion Academy is seeking a highly qualified and passionate Elementary Teacher to deliver rigorous, standards-based instruction within a Spanish/English Dual Language Immersion (DLI) model. The teacher will foster bilingualism, biliteracy, and cross-cultural competency while supporting high academic achievement for all students.

This position requires a strong commitment to collaboration, culturally responsive teaching, and the mission of serving a diverse student population.

• Employee is expected to work an8-hour workday.
• Employee may be asked to workadditional days or hours at the discretion of school administration, though this will be used sparingly.

Primary ResponsibilitiesInstruction & Planning

• Develop and implement180-day plans, unit plans, and daily lesson plans aligned with theUtah State Core/Common Core standards.
• Deliver instruction in accordance with theDual Language Immersion model (Spanish/English), ensuring language allocation fidelity.
• Engage students in meaningful, standards-based learning experiences that promote bothcontent mastery and language development.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs, including multilingual learners.

Assessment & Data Use

• Assess and evaluate student learning effectively using formative and summative assessments.
• Use student data to inform instruction, provide interventions, and ensure student accountability.
• Maintain accurate and timely grading aligned with instructional plans.

Classroom Management

• Establish and maintain apositive, structured, and culturally responsive classroom environment.
• Reinforce positive behavior through recognition and incentives.
• Hold students accountable for misbehavior using school-wide systems and expectations.

Collaboration & Professional Responsibilities

• Collaborate withgrade-level teams, cross-grade teams, and administration to maximize student learning.
• Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
• Faculty meetings
• Any additional meetings designated by the administration
• Attend and actively participate inprofessional development and trainings sponsored or promoted by the school.

School & Community Engagement

• Cultural events
• Holiday programs
• Maintainactive and consistent communication with parents/guardians through:
• Parent-teacher conferences
• Back-to-School Night
• Phone, email, and written communication

Professional Expectations

• Perform all duties to thehighest professional standard.
• Act in thebest interest of students and the school at all times.
• Maintainconfidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• Adhere to all DIA policies and procedures, including:
• Employee Handbook
• Student Handbook
• Comply with allstate and federal laws.

Qualifications (Recommended)

• Valid Utah Teaching License (or ability to obtain)
• Bilingual proficiency inSpanish and English
• Experience or training inDual Language Immersion (DLI) preferred
• Strong classroom management and instructional skills
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching

Dual Immersion Academy offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees:

• Health Insurance:
• DIA pays85% of base-level plans
• Employee pays remaining 15% + any upgrades
• 20% paid by DIA
• 80% paid by Employee
• Vision Insurance:
• Optional plan (100% paid by Employee)
• DIA matches contributions up to2% of base salary

Mission Alignment

All employees are expected to support DIA’s mission of developing bilingual, biliterate, and culturally competent students prepared for academic and lifelong success.

Salary Range: $58,000–$70,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications (bilingual and dual immersion endorsements preferred).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Public school

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