Spanish Dual Language Middle School Long-Term Substitute LTS (8731 ELL)

2025 - 2026 School Year

1.0 FTE - Bilingual Middle School Spanish Language Arts

This is a Long Term Sub Position

Position Dates anticipated:03/17/2026 - approximately 04/24/2026

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected.

Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:

• Medical dental vision basic long-term disability basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).For additional information clickEPS Benefits Information.
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA DCAP HSA FPFSA (w/HDHP) and other supplemental benefits.

Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).

EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off including but not limited to sick vacation personal religious and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave optionscan be found inthe associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)for this positionEvergreen Education Association.

Certificated positions may have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule such as but not limited to TRI pay In-Service days and Extended Contracts all in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) as negotiated.

We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise training and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation including fingerprints. Click here forFingerprinting Services.

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

STANCE STATEMENT:

Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities access resources and support they need to be successful. With this in mind our goal is to recruit hire and retain employees of all racial/ethnic backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically. Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local national and global community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Ability to:

• Collaborate in the development articulation implementation and stewardship of a K-12 Spanish language and culture middle school program.
• Teach in a Two-Way Dual Language instructional program that meets the students individual academic and linguistic needs and make modifications when necessary.
• Teach assigned content in Spanish with a high degree of skill and to integrate the teaching of content area vocabulary and to teach students to use language correctly through the content.
• Work cooperatively with students and their families who are culturally racially linguistically and economically diverse.
• Work effectively and cooperatively with teachers community administrators and support staff
• Use Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and/or Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) to plan and provide effective differentiated instruction using research-based practices
• Engage in ongoing professional development as part of a Professional learning Community (PLC) in which issues related to implementing effective content instruction are considered current research on effective practice is read and discussed student work and data are reviewed to inform instruction and engaging lessons are planned
• Engage in instructional coaching; willingness to be coached
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly productive and safe environment for learning
• Use instructional technology in delivery of curriculum and reporting student progress

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement(s)
• Bilingual and bi-literate in Spanish and English. Advanced fluency in Spanish required (both written and spoken); native Spanish speaker preferred.
• Multicultural Educator with cultural competency and ability to work comfortably in a diverse community
• Successfully complete Washington State Patrol background check. Employee is responsible for cost of background check.
• Must have regular consistent attendance.
• Must be willing to uphold District Policies and follow administrative procedures.
• Familiarity with or willingness to acquire knowledge of language immersion models and curriculum.
• Experience working with at-risk student population preferred.
• Experience working with economically diverse or challenged populations preferred.
• Preferred training and/or experience in:

1. Workshop Model of Instruction
2. Integrated instruction: curriculum mapping
3. Assessment Driven Instruction
4. Developmentally appropriate practices
5. Extended travel or residence in Spanish speaking countries and familiarity with the linguistic and cultural diversity of the Spanish speaking world

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:

1. Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
2. Nurtures a positive school environment that celebrates respects and values diversity where teaching and learning are made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
3. Initiates activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence of staff informing and expanding teaching practices within classrooms.
4. Models instructional leadership and demonstrates a strong commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
5. Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
6. The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race gender physical limitation sexual orientation or religious belief with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.
7. Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and interact successfully with diverse instructional support services and administrative staff including perceiving the needs and concerns of others; assisting others in resolving conflicts; motivating others; and designing programs to assist others in meeting organizational goals.

Nondiscrimination Statement:

Evergreen Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: