Japanese Language Immersion Teacher; FTE

Japanese Language Immersion Teacher (0.8 FTE)

• Position Type: Teacher Language Immersion / Japanese Language Immersion Teacher
• Date Posted: 6/12/2026
• Location: DIMOND HIGH SCHOOL
• Date Available: 08/14/2026

Bargaining Unit: AEA Work Year: 185 days, 12 contract payments FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE Salary: B00/00 to B72/08 ($61,454 to $88,919), DOE

Classroom language immersion teachers create a flexible and supportive education program and class environment favorable to learning and personal growth. The teacher provides instruction at an appropriate grade level while establishing an effective rapport with students as well as parents and staff members. In accordance with each student's ability, teachers motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good educational foundation.

The teacher reports to and is evaluated by the site principal. This position requires a valid Alaska educator certificate. The number of work days is based upon the AEA negotiated pay scale. Information on the pay scale can be found online on our Labor Relations Department website. This position's grade level, content area taught, and work site may change dependent upon student enrollment and district staffing needs.

Positions that are 0.50 FTE to 1.0 FTE are associated with the Alaska Teachers' Retirement System (TRS), positions that are 0.40 to 0.49 FTE are associated with the Alaska Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Positions that are 0.39 FTE or less are not eligible for state retirement benefits.

The following are required:

• A valid Alaska initial, professional, or master teaching certificate.
• Evidence of content knowledge shown by:
  • A posted degree in the content area of this position.
  • A posted minor in the content area of this position.
  • Passing Praxis Subject Assessment scores (formerly Praxis II) in the content area of this position.
  • An endorsement in the content area of this position.
• Native oral and written foreign language speaking ability in the language of this position.

The responsibilities listed below are representative of the essential functions of this position. The successful candidate:

• Can describe their philosophy of education and demonstrate its relationship to their practice.
• Understands how students learn and develop, and applies that knowledge in their practice.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, work time, and assessment.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for lessons, units, projects, and related activities.
• Teaches students with respect for their individual and cultural characteristics.
• Knows the content area and how to teach it.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small‑group instruction to adapt the curriculum to student needs.
• Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Uses current technology to enhance instruction.
• Uses technology for record‑keeping and research.
• Applies knowledge of current research and theory to the instructional program.
• Facilitates, monitors, and assesses student learning.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
• Creates and maintains a learning environment where all students are actively engaged.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Creates an environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of students' work.
• Supervises student behavior, students, and volunteers.
• Works as a partner with parents, families, and the community.
• Communicates regularly with parents by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, conferences, etc.
• Participates in and contributes to the teaching profession.

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