Grade Dual Language Spanish Teacher - Glade Elementary

2026-27 - 1.0 First Grade Dual Language Spanish Teacher
- Pleasant Glade Elementary

North Thurston Public Schools
- Pleasant Glade Elementary
- Olympia, Washington (Open in Google Maps)

Employment Begins: 2026-27 school year

Elementary Education endorsement required

Revised 6/11/26

REGULAR EDUCATION TEACHER

STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTION

Classification:
Certificated

Location:

Assigned School(s)

Reports to:

Principal or Principal Designee
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NTEA

This is a standard position description to be used for certificated teaching positions with similar duties, responsibilities, classification and compensation. Teachers assigned to the position description may or may not be assigned all of the duties identified herein.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The teacher is primarily responsible for effective teaching and learning of the assigned subject(s) following district approved curriculum, instruction and assessment practices. Primary responsibility shall include student safety, effective collaboration and attention to each student’s readiness to learn including needed guidance, discipline, and welfare. Employee may teach in a variety of elementary and/or secondary educational, individual or team teaching, settings.

The District represents a diverse community. More than 50% of our students arrive with diverse backgrounds. We seek an individual who has successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities. The selected candidate must demonstrate a commitment to strengthening community engagement and communication with the District’s diverse populations.

The teacher works with a high level of independence and professional discretion under the general supervision of a designated school administrator. The employee’s work is governed, controlled, and evaluated by acceptable professional practice, school and district policies and regulations, provisions of Washington Administrative Code and Revised Code of Washington, direction of the supervisor, and performance standards and expectations as set forth in the collective bargaining agreement.

• The teacher plans for student success based on assessed needs of individual students and the use of data and information to determine each student’s current knowledge and skill level, set student learning goals, and assess student progress. The assessment of student needs includes the use of district approved assessment tools and strategies in addition to the teacher’s own professional practice. As part of the planning process for inclusion students with special needs, the teacher may assist in identifying and complying with teaching and learning and student accommodation requirements under Individual Education Plans (IEP) and 504 accommodation requirements.
• The teacher works collaboratively in a professional learning community with other teachers, support staff, and others as appropriate, in addressing the needs of students, developing effective teaching and assessment practices, and implementing these best practices.
• The teacher will regularly conduct planning for lessons using commonly accepted professional practice (content, goals, assessment, re‑teaching, etc.) and consistent with school/district approved curriculum and instructional practice. The teacher uses research‑based instructional strategies in planning lessons to make the teaching and learning more relevant to students (e.g., contextual learning opportunities).
• The teacher maintains and provides reasonable and meaningful student grading and evaluation consistent with school and district policy and regularly and effectively communicates such information to students and parents. Reporting may include regular posting to and maintenance of electronic grade systems with parent and student access.
• The teacher integrates district approved and/or required technology into planning,…