Dual Language Teacher Elementary; 5Th Grade - English​/Spanish

Openings as of 5/19/2026

DUAL LANGUAGE TEACHER ELEMENTARY (5TH GRADE - ENGLISH / SPANISH)

Position Type:
Certificated (HEA);
Contract

Annualized Salary: $71,962-$140,638 per year (prorated based on FTE and contract length)

Contract

Start Date:

09/01/2026

Midway Elementary School is seeking a 5th Grade Dual Language Teacher (English/Spanish) to join our team of educators for the upcoming  school year!

Dual Language Teachers work in an exciting 50:50 dual language program model. In this program, students are immersed in the partner language (Spanish, Vietnamese, etc.) for 50% of the day, and English for 50% of the day. At the elementary grade level, this can be both a two‑classroom model or a single classroom model.

• Education and experience:
  
  Current Washington State Teacher’s certificate with appropriate subject area endorsement(s) and native or native‑like proficiency in oral and academic World Language and English.
• Additional requirements:
  
  Pass ACTFL language proficiency test in the specified World Language with Advanced Low or higher score, criminal background clearance, and all certificates, licenses, endorsements, permits, and vaccines (absent exemption) as required for this position by state and local authorities.

Eligible Highline Public School employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package.

Highline Public Schools, District #401, complies with all federal rules and regulations as well as state laws on discrimination and does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment, or employment in education programs or hiring practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, marital status, honorably‑discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular activities. Highline Public Schools also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For the purposes of nondiscrimination, "neurodivergence" shall be defined as neurological differences including, but not limited to, autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Neurodivergent individuals may or may not identify as disabled.

Any person having inquiries should contact:
Age Discrimination Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, affirmative action, and civil rights act (employees):
Executive Director of Human Resources, ;
Civil Rights Act (students) and Title IX:
District Ombudsman, , civilrightscoordinator ; titleixofficer ;
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act:
Health & Social Services Compliance Manager, , 504coordinator ;
Address: 15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW, Burien, WA 98166.

Postings current as of 5/19/2026 11:01:14 AM CST.