World Language Teacher: Proficiency & Global Perspectives

Sheridan School District 2; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PERA retirement

Leave benefits

Job summary

Sheridan High School is seeking a World Language Teacher with experience in second language acquisition to develop language proficiency, cultural awareness, and communication skills. The teacher will create engaging lessons aligned to district curricula and Colorado standards, using communicative language teaching and project-based methods.

The role emphasizes supporting multilingual learners and students with varying proficiency levels while collaborating with staff to promote biliteracy and

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Colorado License and meet district license requirements.
• Preferred endorsement and content-area authorization in World Language.
• Familiar with Colorado Academic Standards and biliteracy initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver standards-based world language instruction to middle school students.
• Differentiate instruction and provide scaffolds for diverse language learners.
• Plan curricula aligned with district goals and assess student progress.
• Create a supportive, culturally responsive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to coordinate vertical language learning alignment.

Skills

Second language learners

Differentiated instruction

Communicative language teaching

Project-based learning

Cultural awareness

Education

Colorado teaching license

Endorsement in World Language

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

Sheridan High School is seeking a World Language Teacher with experience in second language acquisition to develop language proficiency, cultural awareness, and communication skills. The teacher will create engaging lessons aligned to district curricula and Colorado standards, using communicative language teaching and project-based methods.

The role emphasizes supporting multilingual learners and students with varying proficiency levels while collaborating with staff to promote biliteracy and