Elementary Arabic Program Teacher; S Ardmore Elementary

Position: ELEMENTARY ARABIC PROGRAM TEACHER(S) 2026-27 ARDMORE ELEMENTARY
POSITION OBJECTIVE:

This position is responsible for centering instruction on high expectations for student achievement by establishing a culture for learning, providing clear communication with students and engaging students in learning.

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.)

* Teachers will demonstrate effective teaching practices through use of effective questioning and discussion techniques and reflection on teaching.

* Teachers will recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs. This will be demonstrated through knowledge of students and demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness.

* Teachers will provide clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum through knowledge of content and pedagogy, setting instructional outcomes, knowledge of resources and designing coherent instruction.

* Teachers will foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment through creating an environment of respect and rapport, managing classroom procedures, student behavior and organizing a safe physical space for student learning.

* Teachers will use multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning. Teachers will design student assessments, use assessment in instruction, and maintain accurate student records.

* Teachers will communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community through effective and ongoing communication.

* Teachers will exhibit collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning.

* Teachers will participate in a professional community, expected to grow and develop professionally and demonstrate professionalism.

* Teachers will annually establish student growth goals to ensure student growth over time.

* 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.

* Provides high quality instruction through knowledge of differentiated instructional practices and data-driven instructional decision-making.

* Participate in site-based decision-making processes.

* Arabic language instruction 20% - 50% of the instructional day.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

* Reports directly to and is supervised by the Building Administrator

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.

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

Required:

* Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State teaching certificate with endorsement in K-5 elementary education.

* Fluency in Arabic.

Desired:

* Teaching experience in Arabic language.

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

* Commitment to the District's vision, mission and goals.

* Demonstrates a commitment to equity through culturally relevant teaching practices through the design and implementation of instruction and high expectations for all students.

* Knowledge of Bellevue School District's curriculum and instructional practices such as teacher-directed instruction, literature-based reading, problem-based learning, math problem-solving and 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…