Dual Language; Spanish Teacher - Kindergarten

DUAL LANGUAGE (SPANISH) TEACHER - KINDERGARTEN

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

Madrona Elementary School is seeking a Dual Language (Spanish) Kindergarten Teacher to join our team of educators for the upcoming 2026‑2027 school year.

Dual Language Teachers work in a 50:50 dual language program model. Students are immersed in the partner language (Spanish, Vietnamese, etc.) for 50% of the day and English for the other 50%. At the elementary grade level, this can be both a two‑classroom model or a single classroom model. At the secondary grade level, the teacher for this position uses a specific partner language (Spanish, Vietnamese, etc.)

for at least one period a day. The teacher helps students learn skills and develop attitudes and appreciations that lead toward the district's goals of education.

• Current Washington State Teacher’s certificate with appropriate subject‑area endorsement(s) and native or native‑like proficiency in oral and academic world language (Spanish) and English.
• Pass ACTFL language proficiency test in the specified world language with Advanced Low or higher score.
• Criminal background clearance.
• All required certificates, licenses, endorsements, permits, and vaccines (unless exempt).

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 a full job description, please see the attachment.