Dual Language 4th Grade Teacher; FTE Con

23295:
Dual Language 4th Grade Teacher (1.0 FTE Con)

Job : 5784718
Final date to receive applications: Jun 25, 2026 10:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Jun 16, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position #FZFP
23295:
Dual Language 4th Grade Teacher (1.0 FTE Con).

Location:

Fuerza. For salary and benefits reference www.ksd.org/jobs
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Our goals for the dual-language program are to develop high levels of proficiency in Spanish and English in all students, have them attain the WA state Seal of Biliteracy, meet grade-level academic standards in both languages, and develop sociocultural competence.

• Work cooperatively with grade-level teachers, specialists, staff and administrators to develop and implement school-wide simultaneous literacy strategies through team-teaching, collaborative planning, and research-based best practice.
• Plan and implement professional development aligned with student growth models, manage formative assessments and support implementation of district curriculum, bilingual unit frameworks and strategies.
• Prepare students for building, district and state assessments.
• Prepare and document class assignments, and provide written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Provide effective instruction in accordance with the school’s bilingual unit frameworks and curricular materials with fidelity.
• Use Purpose, Engagement, Rigor and Results (PERR) in daily planning and instruction.
• Serve as a team player, establishing cooperative professional relationships with colleagues.
• Maintain open communication with students, parents and colleagues.
• Protect students, equipment, materials and facilities and enforce school rules.
• Participate in faculty in-service training and committee meetings; attend assigned school committees.
• Cooperate with staff to set instructional goals and plans.
• Encourage parent involvement and maintain positive relationships.
• Explore and implement curriculum and teaching strategies adopted by the school.
• Support district and building goals through planning, training and evaluating programs and curricula.
• Assess students in reading, math and writing per district and school plans.
• Provide specific reading remediation as determined by assessment tools.
• Adapt schedule for staff and community use.
• Maintain classroom management.
• Collaborate with para educators to provide appropriate instruction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Valid Washington State teacher’s certificate with endorsement in Elementary Education.
• Bilingual/Biliterate in Spanish (must pass STAMP test).
• Satisfactory evaluations.

• Evidence of motivating and instructing students of all ability levels with appropriate learning styles.
• Evidence of a positive, productive learning climate in the classroom and with parents and colleagues.
• Experience teaching culturally diverse elementary students.
• Recent coursework (within last 5 years) in reading/language arts, social studies, and science.
• Strong communication with school staff, parents and students.
• Training in using GLAD, Clear Math Series, Benchmark Advance and/or Adelante Reading Curriculum.
• Training in Biliteracy Unit Frameworks and simultaneous bilingual teaching.
• Experience with RTI model and diverse ability levels.
• Team-member experience in curriculum development and building responsibilities.
• Technology integration as an instructional tool.
• Experience administering assessments such as WIDA and STAR performance assessments.
• Instruction of writing to elementary students.
• Punctual and consistent attendance.

• Regular standing, walking, lifting/pushing up to 26 lbs, kneeling, typing and hand use.
• Must communicate orally over phone and in person; must have vision and hearing adequate for job functions.
• Must lift up to 10 lbs routinely and up to 26 lbs sometimes; lift overhead when required.
• Work outdoors in temperatures ranging from
  -10°F to 100°F+; exposure to wet/humid conditions possible; noise level moderate.
• Must complete Safe Schools web-based training as a condition of employment.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Full‑time.

Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or use of a trained guide or service animal. The district is an equal opportunity employer.