5th Grade Teacher- French DI 2026-27 - Butler Elementary
For questions, please email: CSDEmployment (csdemployment@canyonsdistrict.org)
Category:
Dual Immersion
Department:Canyons District
Shift:
Location:Butler Elementary
Job Type:Dual Immersion
Pay Rate:Salary Schedules (http://www.canyonsdistrict.org/salary-schedules)
Transfer Window:03/11/2026 - Open Until Filled.
How to apply:
Please complete an application and video screening interview on Vidcruiter through this link (https://canyonsdistrict.hiringplatform.com/349998-dual-language-immersion/1339384-follow-up-question/en) . When the application process is successfully completed, you will be entered into the Dual Immersion candidate pool. All schools will have access to your profile. You will not need to complete an application for specific positions.
Questions about this process? Email csdemployment@canyonsdistrict.org for assistance.
Applications and screening interviews must be completed yearly. Only video screening interviews completed after November 3, 2025 will be considered for the remainder of the 2025-26 school year and the 2026-27 candidate pool.
Americans with Disability Act: If reasonable accommodations are needed to assist you with the application or hiring process please contact the Canyons School District office of Legal Services at 801-826-5061, Fax 801-826-5098 or mailing address 9361 S. 300 E., Sandy, UT 84070.
CANYONS SCHOOL DISTRICT is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered on the basis of employment qualifications without regard to race, color, political affiliation, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition or handicap. Inquiries regarding Canyons School District's hiring practices may be addressed to: Director of Human Resources, Canyons School District, 9361 South 300 East, Sandy, UT 84070.
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Job Description:
Job Title: French Dual Immersion Teacher Department: Elementary School Supervisor: Principal Lane Placement: Licensed Salary Schedule 186 Schedule: Up to 8 hrs. / 186 days Evaluation Group: CTESS FLSA Classification: Non - Exempt
JOB DESCRIPTION The 5th grade French Dual Immersion classroom teacher is responsible for creating a positive learning environment where students develop the skills to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, lifelong learners and productive citizens. Teachers maintain a safe environment; establish rapport with students, parents and colleagues; motivate pupils to develop attitudes and knowledge that will help them reach their potential and be prepared for higher levels of education. Dual immersion teachers differentiate curriculum and use effective research-based methods of instruction.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Teach the French core content area(s) outlined in the USOE's Core Curriculum, and adopted by the Board of Education, correlated with other approved learning activities. - Instruct pupils in appropriate citizenship for students. - Meet regular, punctual and predictable attendance requirements. - Develop French, dual immersion lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the child. - Translate French lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction. - Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. - Evaluates pupil's academic and social growth, maintains appropriate records, and prepare progress reports. - Communicate with parents of French Dual Immersion student's through conferences, telephone calls, e-mails, student planners, school website, and other means, to discuss the pupil's progress. - Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in helping pupils solve health, academic, social and psychological challenges. - Create an effective learning environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards and interest centers that coordinate with French dual immersion. - Utilize computers and other technological classroom support equipment in student instruction. - Provide and maintain a safe and supportive environment in the classroom and on the school campus. - Maintain professional competence through in service education activities provided by the school district and self-selected professional growth activities. - Demonstrate professional ethics as outlined by the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission. - Be a positive role model. - Participate in faculty meetings as required. - Administer appropriate pupil attendance policies and procedures. - Participate in appropriate educator evaluation procedures as per district guidelines. - Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities. - Select and requisition books and instruction materials for French dual immersion; maintain required inventory records. - Administer group standardized tests in accordance with state and district testing procedures. - Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community. - Is responsible for understanding and adhering to laws, district policies, and procedures. - Requires strong oral and written communication, skills with students, parents, and staff. - Requires strong computer and educational technological skills. - Requires effective problem solving, organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills. - Requires the ability to implement effective French dual immersion teaching strategies. - Requires the ability to establish and maintain a positive learning environment. - Requires the ability to calmly handle classroom management issues. - Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with pupils, parents, school staff, district staff, and patrons. - Requires the ability to work as a member of a team as well as the ability to work independently with little direct supervision. - Knowledge of State Core Curriculum and Board of Education adopted guidelines. - Predictable and reliable attendance.
During times of state or district emergency, all employees may be required to perform additional duties that are not required on a normal basis in support of educational and operational priorities. e.g. Performs general cleaning and sanitizing of work areas, provides remote assistance to students and staff, and any other reasonable duty as needed.
Preferred Skills:
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS - Requires a cleared criminal background check. - Requires a Bachelor's Degree in English Language, Literature, Linguistics, Second Language Teaching - Requires a valid Professional Educator License for the State of Utah within the relevant "License Area of Concentration" and, if applicable, "Endorsement".
Don't have a professional teaching license? Follow one of these steps before applying:
Follow this link (https://schools.utah.gov/licensing/apply) to the Utah State Board of Education Associate Educator Licensing webpage and apply for an AEL by following the directions for the appropriate license area.
Proof of an AEL or proof you submitted all the documentation correctly to USBE is required before you will be added to the candidate pool.
If you have licensing questions, please contact shawnda.moss@canyonsdistrict.org.
NOTE: The Administration reserves the right to require specific training for this position. However, depending upon the @type and quality of prior work experience and availability of formal training programs, some exchanges can be made between training and experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS---Not limited to the following:
While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is regularly required to speak and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The teacher is occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Teachers in P.E., CTE, Theatre and/or Art may be required to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
Physical ability to perform the essential functions listed above with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requires the ability to lift a minimum of ten (10) pounds.
Possess the physical, mental, and emotional stability to work under stressful conditions, including but not limited to: deadlines, contract requirements, inspection requirements, and interaction with critical personnel.
Note: This list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.
All employees are required to participate in the District evaluation process.
It is the employee's responsibility to review and adhere to all district policies and procedures.
This information may be reviewed at www.canyonsdistrict.org
All candidates need to have a Utah Educator License with the World Language endorsement, have an OPI score of Advanced Mid or Higher in the foreign language, and either have the Dual Immersion endorsement or be willing to earn that endorsement upon hire.
