Elementary Spanish Dual Language​/Immersion Teacher; S Locatons

Position: ELEMENTARY SPANISH DUAL LANGUAGE/IMMERSION 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…