Japanese Language Immersion Teacher

Salary : $50,969.00 - $ Annually
Location : Yujin Gakuen Elementary - 850 Howard Ave, Eugene, OR
Job Type: Full Time
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School/Department: Yujin Gakuen Elementary
Opening Date: 05/21/2026
Closing Date: 5/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Position Summary

This a full-time (1.0 FTE) position starting at the beginning of the 2026/27 school year.

Candidates must be able to speak, read, and write fluent Japanese in additional to holding a TSPC teaching license with an Elementary endorsement.
The primary purpose of this position is the instruction and supervision of a diverse group of students keeping within the law, board policies, and administrative regulations. A primary focus is the establishment of a positive learning environment that promotes a high level of achievement for all students while considering the background and developmental level of the individual student. Instruction and supervision include student guidance, classroom management, and knowledge in subject areas taught and District and state standards.

This is demonstrated by appropriate curriculum design, instructional practices, and student progress assessment.

Essential Functions:
Meets the standards of Competent and Ethical Performance as outlined in Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR  to ). The following are examples of principle duties; however, any one position may not cover all duties listed and examples may not cover all duties an employee is expected to perform.

Effectively works with and responds to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.

Cultivates and models a respectful working and learning environment.

Utilizes effective, proactive behavioral management skills in all school settings.

Uses current body of knowledge in cultural diversity issues in teaching and curriculum development to design and adapt individual/group academic and behavioral/social programs in all school settings

Instructs students directly and guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals; establishes clear objectives for all instructional units, projects and lessons to communicate these goals and objectives to all students.

Implements individual plans (IEP/504/TAG/etc.)

Diagnoses the instructional needs of all students and prescribes appropriate learning activities for each student.

Works effectively and collaboratively with diverse student, staff and community populations.

Works collaboratively with other school personnel (e.g., Title I, regular education, school psychologist specialists, classified staff) in meeting the diverse social and academic needs of all students

Works with team members to accomplish mutually agreed upon goals.

Is responsive to feedback from colleagues and administrators and is able to apply feedback to improve skills and services to all students.

Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom and school in a fair and just manner.

Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with all students and parents/guardians concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.

Strives to improve professional competence through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, classes, and other professional development activities.

Utilizes computer and software programs as related to job responsibilities.

Trains and acts as lead worker for Instructional Assistants

Designs instruction, monitors and provides feedback for Instructional Assistants and be available for problem solving relating to classroom instruction.

Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.

Follows district and school policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines, and the provisions of the contract and exercised professional judgment when acting in the absence of a covering guideline or policy.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience differentiating practices for diverse populations.

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff, and…