Foreign Language Teacher Jobs in Oregon

A Foreign Language Teacher in secondary education is responsible for teaching students a new language, as well as educating them about the culture, history, and traditions associated with that language. Their duties include developing lesson plans, instructing students in grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure, and providing instruction on listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the foreign language. The teacher may also organize cultural activities and events to enhance students' understanding and appreciation of the language they are studying.

Important skills for a Foreign Language Teacher include excellent communication and instructional skills, patience, cultural sensitivity, and creativity in teaching methods. They must have a strong command of the language they're teaching, both written and spoken. Certification typically involves a Bachelor's degree in teaching or a relevant field and a state teaching certification, with additional certification or endorsement in teaching the specific foreign language. Prior to becoming a Foreign Language Teacher, an individual might have roles such as a Language Tutor, Teacher's Assistant, or an ESL (English as a Second Language) Instructor.

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Part Time High School Spanish Teacher - Hidden Valley High School (2025-2026)

  • Grants Pass, OR
  • 7 hours ago
  • Grants Pass, OR
  • 7 hours ago

Three Rivers School District is hiring for the following licensed position for the 2025-26 school year: Hidden Valley High School Spanish Teacher Permanent FTE: 0.57 Valid Oregon Teaching License...

Foreign Language Teacher- Spanish

  • Brookings, OR
  • 10 days ago
  • Brookings, OR
  • 10 days ago

Job Title: Foreign Language Teacher- SpanishCategory: High School Teaching BHHS FOREIGN LANGUAGE SPANISH TEACHER25/26 SCHOOL YEAR1 FTE PURPOSE: Keeping within the law, board policies, and administrative...

Family Partnership Advocate (Tigard High School) Spanish Required

  • Tigard, OR
  • 20 days ago
  • Tigard, OR
  • 20 days ago

Family Partnership Advocate (Tigard High School) Spanish Required TIGARD-TUALATIN SD 23J TIGARD HIGH SCHOOL - Tigard, Oregon This job is also posted in TIGARD-TUALATIN SD 23J Job Details Job...

Spanish Teacher - Fall 2025

  • Warrenton, OR
  • 90+ days ago
  • Warrenton, OR
  • 90+ days ago

This position is responsible for providing foreign language education services to a variety of high school students in a classroom setting....

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Salary for Foreign Language Teacher Jobs in Oregon

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSecondaryTeachers research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Foreign Language Teachers in Oregon offer the following education background
Master's Degree
43.6%
Bachelor's Degree
32.4%
Doctorate Degree
11.3%
High School or GED
5.9%
Associate's Degree
3.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.5%
Some High School
0.7%
Some College
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Foreign Language Teachers in Oregon
Less than 1 year
34.2%
1-2 years
26.3%
None
18.7%
2-4 years
12.7%
6-8 years
5.1%
10+ years
3.0%


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