Elementary Spanish Dual LanguageImmersion Teacher(S) 2026-27 Various Locatons

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

This position is responsible for Spanish language instruction in all elementary subjects for a majority of the instructional day.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

Foster an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of assigned students; plan an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs and whole groups which may include at-risk or special needs youth; prepare lesson plans.
Use necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials which are suited to the well-being of students and to the nature of their learning activities program and/or curriculum involved; implement established program or curriculum objectives; attend in-service training and continue to improve professional growth through study and experimentation to remain current in methods and techniques for instruction.
Establish and implement in a positive and supportive manner classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct; provide guidance counseling and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; make referrals for assistance where appropriate.
Confer with students parents or guardians and other staff in an open and positive manner to provide guidance and evaluation and encouragement of student achievement.
Establish classroom goals and objectives in conformance with courses of study specified by State and School District statutes regulations and guidelines; evaluate and record student progress; prepare reports for parents or guardians.
Collect and interpret a variety of data; provide reports for administrative purposes.
Direct the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional development.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports directly to and is supervised by the Building Administrator

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: (positions in this class typically require)

Required:
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish language required

Preferred:
Elementary teaching experience preferred
Previous experience in Dual Language program preferred

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS(positions in this class typically require):

Required

Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of valid Washington state teaching certification with endorsement in Elementary Education.

Preferred:

Designated World Language. Upon employment individuals without the corresponding Designated World Language Endorsement will be required to complete the endorsement.

KNOWLEDGE: (position requirements at entry)

Knowledge of current curriculum and instructional practices such as teacher-directed instruction literature-based reading math problem-solving use of math manipulatives cooperative learning and integrated curriculum.

SKILLS: (position requirements at entry)

Ability and skills necessary to individualize instruction.
Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students including gifted mainstreamed special education English language learners and students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
Ability to work with computers to develop students technical literacy and to assist students in learning other subjects.
Ability to work in a collective or team approach.
Ability to communicate effectively with students parents and colleagues orally and in writing.
Ability to work with students in multi-aged groups.
Ability to use varied assessments including performance tasks portfolios and student self-assessment.
Ongoing professional development activities such as college course work professional associations workshops and in-service.
A strong and positive attitude that each student can be taught and has the right and capacity to achieve personal academic excellence.
Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.
Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements.
Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping kneeling crouching reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting finger dexterity grasping talking hearing seeing and repetitive motions. This position may be exposed to prolonged exposure to visual display terminals as required.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts odors chemicals extreme temperatures inadequate lighting workspace restrictions and intense noises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a general posting for one or more Teaching positions. Positions may be full or part-time and will be filled as specific openings are identified.

$73990 to $ 138754annual salary (based on the negotiated collective bargaining agreementsalary schedule). Certificated staff work the school year contract with placement on the District and BEA bargaining agreement salary schedule. Placement on the schedule is determined by training and experience.

Medical dental vision long-term disability and life-insurance eligibility is based upon .45 FTE. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed. The District does not currently provide visa sponsorship. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Bellevue School Board.

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race ethnicity creed religion color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression gender identity homelessness immigration or citizenship status the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability neurodivergence or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Racial Discrimination and Gender Expression or Identity Discrimination: Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Nancy Pham or

Sex-based Discrimination including Sexual Harassment: Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lowell or

Disability Discrimination: Kerince Bowen or

Mailing address for all three: 12111 NE 1st Street Bellevue WA 98005.

Members of the public with disabilities who have specific concerns about the effectiveness of the Districts communications to them should contact Janine Thorn Chief Communications and Engagement Officer at or

Required Experience:

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