Nebo School District is seeking a Concurrent Enrollment Bridge Instructor [Chinese] in Spanish
Fork, Utah.
DUTIES: (1) Instruct students in a Concurrent Enrollment setting with an emphasis on Chinese
language arts and instruction at the high school level (10 – 12th grades) as outlined in the Utah State
Board of Education’s (USBE) Curriculum, and adopted by the USBE, correlated with other approved
learning activities and various teaching methods, including those set forth in the Utah Advanced
Language Learning Bridge Program guidelines; (2) Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student
progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing
methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment; (3) Assess
student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback
to students, parents and administration; (4) Collaborate with instructional staff, University
instructors, state Bridge directors, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community
resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes and achieving
established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan; (5) Demonstrate
methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of
providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements; (6) Instruct students
in Chinese language and culture, using various teaching methods as set forth in the Chinese Bridge
program model for the purpose of aligning instruction with the Utah Core; (7) Manage and monitor
student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment, reporting
incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, suicide ideation, etc.) and
adhering to Education Code and school policies; (8) Participate in a variety of meetings (e.g. faculty
meetings, collaboration, IEP and 504 meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering
information required to perform functions; (9) Prepare a variety of written materials (e.g. grades,
attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting
mandated requirements for Nebo School District and Utah Valley University; (10) Respond to
inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose
of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction; (11) Respond to emergency situations for
the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for
resolution; (12) Adapt classroom work, teaching methods and instructional materials that address
individualized learning plans within established lesson plans; (13) Develop and maintain a culturally
responsive, student-centered learning environment; (14) Empower students to earn college credit and
advance their bilingual skills; (15) Evaluate student competency levels, academic growth and
proficiency through the use of developmental testing programs and/or subject-specific assessments
for the purpose of assessing student bilingual/biliterate proficiency; (16) Facilitate student learning
for the purpose of achieving success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a
defined lesson plan; (17) Meet college/university qualifications to teach concurrent enrollment
courses; (18) Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents,
colleagues, and members of the community for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social and
interpersonal behavior; (19) Prepare students for success in college-level coursework and foster
bilingual, biliterate proficiency; (20) Teach a concurrent enrollment course in partnership with a local
college or university; and (21) Perform other related duties, as assigned. [Note: This position could
be at any of the high schools located in the Nebo School District, all of which are located in multiple
cities and towns within Utah County, Utah.]
REQUIREMENTS: Education: Master's degree in Education, the Target Language of Instruction
(Chinese), or closely related field. A foreign equivalent is acceptable. License: Educator license
issued by the Utah State Board of Education (USBE); or, within 90 days of the date of hire, will be
eligible to obtain said license. Other Requirements: (1) Target Language of Instruction (Chinese)
language proficiency is required; (2) Educator endorsement for World Languages in the Target
Language of Instruction issued by the USBE; or, within 90 days of the date of hire, will be eligible to
obtain said endorsement; (3) Educator endorsement in Dual Language Immersion issued by the
USBE; or, within 90 days of the date of hire, will be eligible to obtain said endorsement; (4) If the
required endorsements are not yet obtained, has received an OPI or OPIc score of Advanced-Mid or
higher for the Target Language of Instruction as administered by the ACTFL; or has received a post-
secondary degree from an institution of higher education located in a country where the Target
Language of Instruction is the primary language; (5) If the required endorsements are not yet
obtained, has received an OPI score of Advanced-Mid or higher for English as administered by the
ACTFL; or has received a post-secondary degree from an institution of higher education located in a
country where English is the primary language; (6) Cleared a USBE-approved criminal background
check; (7) Demonstrable ability to: (a) Promote and facilitate active Chinese language learning
environment; (b) Read, analyze, and interpret technical journals and legal documents; (c) Define,
troubleshoot, and solve problems involving concrete variables and situations, collect data, establish
facts, and draw valid conclusions; (d) Apply knowledge of current research and theory to
instructional programs; (e) Carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form; (f) Plan and
implement lessons based on grade level objectives and the needs and abilities of assigned students;
(g) Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents; (h) Effectively
present information and respond to common inquiries or complaints to/from parents, community, and
students; and (i) Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; and (8) Demonstrably good oral and written
communication skills. Qualified applicants may apply by sending their resume to:
https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/nebo.
