Certificated Teacher - Dual Language - Social Studies

Dual Language Social Studies Teacher

Evergreen Middle School seeks a passionate and culturally responsive Dual Language Social Studies Teacher committed to empowering multilingual scholars as critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and future leaders. Serving students within the district's Spanish/English Dual Language pathway, the teacher will deliver rigorous standards-based social studies instruction in Spanish while fostering bilingualism, biliteracy, and sociocultural competence. As a member of the Evergreen community, the teacher will help scholars examine historical and contemporary issues through multiple perspectives, connect local and global experiences, and develop a deep appreciation for diverse cultures, identities, and voices.

The successful candidate will create an inclusive learning environment that reflects Evergreen's commitment to diversity, acceptance, individuality, and community while preparing students for success in college, career, and civic life. The teacher will collaborate closely with dual language colleagues, multilingual specialists, and families to support students' academic growth in both Spanish and English. Through inquiry-based instruction, culturally sustaining practices, and meaningful engagement with families and community partners, the teacher will inspire students to become confident bilingual communicators who can thoughtfully participate in an increasingly interconnected world.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide high-quality, standards-based Social Studies instruction in Spanish that promotes academic achievement, bilingualism, biliteracy, and sociocultural competence.
• Support the District's Student Exit Outcomes and Evergreen Middle School's mission by developing scholars who think critically and creatively about their roles in a diverse and interconnected global society.
• Plan and deliver engaging, culturally responsive lessons that integrate content standards, language development, and a variety of effective instructional strategies.
• Establish clear learning objectives and use assessment data to monitor student progress, provide feedback, and support growth in both content knowledge and language proficiency.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and organized classroom environment that values diversity, promotes respect, and affirms students' cultural and linguistic identities.
• Foster students' understanding of diverse cultures, perspectives, and historical experiences through inquiry-based and globally focused learning experiences.
• Collaborate with Dual Language, Multilingual Learning, and content-area colleagues to align curriculum, strengthen instructional practices, and develop interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
• Build positive partnerships with families and the school community to support student success and strengthen connections between home, school, language, and culture.
• Maintain accurate student records, communicate regularly with families, and participate in conferences and school-based initiatives.
• Establish and maintain high expectations for student behavior while promoting self-discipline, responsibility, respect, and positive citizenship.
• Collaborate with counselors, administrators, and support staff to address students' academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and language development needs.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning related to Social Studies instruction, Dual Language education, multilingual learner supports, and culturally responsive teaching practices.
• Prepare lesson plans and instructional materials for substitute teachers as needed.
• Participate in school, district, and extracurricular activities that contribute to a positive school culture and support scholar success.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.

The preceding list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as…