Dual Language Teacher Leave Replacement

Job Description

Leave Replacement Only

Dual Language in Spanish required

Affiliation: MVEA (Mount Vernon Education Association)

Salary Level: MVEA Salary Schedule

Reporting Relationship: Building Administrator

Mount Vernon School District (MVSD) seeks to graduate inspired critical thinkers who honor diversity and are committed to the betterment of their own lives and the lives of others. When coupled with our strategic goal of 100% of our students graduating with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in post‑secondary education, careers and life, we become accountable for the achievement of each student’s fullest potential.

We believe every student can achieve this goal; and yet, longstanding inequitable practices have hindered students of color from attaining academic parity with their white peers, leading to disproportionate student outcomes. In order to ensure race, ethnicity and culture cease to be a predictor of student performance in MVSD, we must eliminate systems, structures, practices and behaviors contributing to discrepancies in student learning and graduation outcomes.

Therefore, MVSD commits to eliminate all forms of discrimination and inequity in order to provide safe and productive learning opportunities for every student.

Job Summary:

Working in collaboration with colleagues, the dual language classroom teacher will create a classroom environment that implements a district approved curriculum to ensure an equitable, engaging, and positive learning experience for all dual language students. Candidates must demonstrate Spanish language proficiency either through achievement of an OSPI Bilingual Education endorsement or by completing the ACTFL oral and written language assessments or equivalent.

The ACTFL assessment will be administered as part of the interview process; candidates must score at the advanced‑mid level in both oral and written Spanish to be considered for employment as a dual language instructor.

Experience and Training

Required:

• Washington State Teaching Certificate with endorsements in either Elementary Education, or relevant secondary content area (e.g., English Language Arts, Spanish, Social Studies) in addition to a Spanish Bilingual Education endorsement or Spanish ACTFL assessment or equivalent, or the ability to obtain the needed qualifications prior to the position start date.
• Bilingual competency in English in addition to Spanish, minimum of Advanced Low on the ACTFL.
• Preferred:
  Experience with economically, culturally, and linguistically diverse students.

Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with students and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Demonstrated commitment to best practices in language education and adherence to Federal/State accountability standards.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and civil rights.
• Ability to effectively address academic and social needs across diverse student populations including MLs and special education students, among other groups.
• Skilled in reflective practices for improvement, including responsiveness to feedback from a variety of stakeholders.
• Competent in managing and promoting positive student behavior.
• Capable of providing equitable access and opportunities for all students.
• Committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment with an understanding of equity issues related to race, language, gender, and disability.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills with parents, students, staff, and administrators, in both verbal and written form.
• Ability to work collaboratively on interdisciplinary teams and effectively and problem solve.
• Ability to work independently using effective project management and organizational skills, including time management, task prioritization, record keeping, and organization.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Dedication to continuous professional development and strengthening job‑related competencies.
• Proficiency in operating technology and relevant software programs including Skyward, Microsoft Office, and Google Products.

Performance Responsibilities and

Essential Functions:

• Instructs students using…