Elementary Arabic Program Teacher; S Ardmore Elementary

ELEMENTARY ARABIC PROGRAM TEACHER(S) 2026-27 ARDMORE ELEMENTARY

Bellevue School District MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS DEPARTMENT - Bellevue, Washington

• Job : 5830566
• Final date to receive applications: Jul 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
• Posted: Jul 13, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION OBJECTIVE: This position centers 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: Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, embracing cultural competency as an international community.

• Demonstrate effective teaching practices through use of questioning and discussion techniques and reflection on teaching.
• Recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs, demonstrated through knowledge of students and flexibility.
• Provide clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum through knowledge of content and pedagogy, setting instructional outcomes, resources, and coherent instruction.
• Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment with respect and rapport, manage classroom procedures, student behavior, and a safe physical space for learning.
• Use multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve learning; design assessments, use assessment in instruction, and maintain accurate student records.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community through effective ongoing communication.
• Exhibit collaborative practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning; participate in a professional community for growth and professionalism.
• Annually establish student growth goals to ensure progress over time.
• Direct activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
• Attend or participate in required staff meetings and activities to accomplish position objectives and for professional development.
• Provide high-quality instruction through differentiated instructional practices and data-driven decision-making.
• Participate in site-based decision-making processes.
• Arabic language instruction 20% - 50% of the instructional day.

Reports directly to and is supervised by the Building Administrator.

• Required: Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of valid Washington state teaching certification with endorsement in Elementary Education.
• Preferred: Designated World Language endorsement. If not held, endorsement must be completed upon employment.

• Required: Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State teaching certificate with endorsement in K-5 elementary education.
• Fluency in Arabic.

• Teaching experience in Arabic language.

• Commitment to the District's vision, mission, and goals.
• Equity through culturally relevant teaching practices and high expectations for all students.
• Knowledge of Bellevue School District curriculum and instructional practices (teacher-directed instruction, literature-based reading, problem-based learning, math problem-solving with manipulatives, cooperative learning, integrated curriculum).

• Ability to individualize instruction and work with a full range of students (gifted, mainstreamed, special education, English learners, diverse backgrounds).
• Develop students’ technology literacy.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and parents, orally and in writing.
• Work with students in multi-aged groups and use varied assessments (performance tasks, portfolios, self-assessment).
• Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain a positive belief in each student’s ability to succeed.
• Adhere to board policies, district and legal requirements; maintain punctuality and attendance.

Typical activities include stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, dexterity, speaking, hearing, and vision. May involve exposure to visual display terminals. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally…