Dual Language Spanish Teacher; 4th-5th

Dual Language Spanish Teacher (4th-5th)

Openings as of 5/19/2026

• Position Type:
  Teaching/ Bilingual/Dual Language Teacher
• Date Posted: 5/6/2026
• Location:
  
  District Wide
• Date Available:
  
  08/14/2026

In collaboration with a partner teacher, the dual language teacher is responsible for delivering engaging and differentiated instruction in the target language that is aligned to the curriculum and learning standards. The dual language teacher establishes a culture for learning within the classroom, ensuring that students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. The dual language teacher maintains regular communication with parent(s)/guardian(s) regarding the instructional program and student progress.

• Demonstrates an understanding of the core purposes of the dual language immersion program by promoting:
• Bilingualism and biliteracy.
• The pursuit of high academic achievement in English and Spanish; and
• The development of students' knowledge of their own culture and the cultures of the world.
• Collaborates regularly with the partner teacher to:
• Plan for instruction.
• Create common assessments and writing rubrics.
• Plan cultural events and experiences; and
• Analyze oral language assessments in English and Spanish.
• Develops lesson plans that demonstrate a knowledge of the important concepts and skills in a particular content area, as identified in the district's curriculum.
• Prepares lesson plans that incorporate best practice instructional strategies for a particular discipline.
• Uses a variety of instructional resources and materials in planning engaging, rigorous, and differentiated activities that are structured to advance student learning.
• Designs a variety of student assessments that are aligned with the learning outcomes, using both formative and summative assessments to:
• Monitor student progress toward the learning outcomes; and
• Adapt instruction for the whole class, individuals, or small groups of students.
• Promotes positive and supportive relationships with students.
• Fosters a classroom culture that is characterized by a commitment to learning and hard work.
• Maximizes the use of instructional time by:
• Establishing efficient classroom routines and procedures.
• Guiding instructional groups; and
• Managing classroom transitions.
• Manages classroom behavior by:
• Communicating clear expectations for student conduct.
• Proactively monitoring student behavior at all times; and
• Responding to student misbehavior in an appropriate and respectful manner.
• Enhances the learning environment by:
• Arranging the classroom to support instruction and student activities; and
• Utilizing available technology and instructional resources to engage students.
• Engages students in critical thinking and reflection.
• Encourages students to make connections, draw conclusions, and formulate arguments.
• Challenges students to explain their thinking.
• Strengthens students' ability to develop their own questions; and
• Engages students in activities and assignments that are intellectually challenging, providing students with opportunities to:
• Develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English and Spanish.
• Develop skills that will enable them to communicate bilingually.
• Develop proficiency in all core content areas in English and Spanish; and
• Reflect on what they have learned.
• Instructs students in English and Spanish, using strategies conducive to dual language immersion such as:
• Targeted language; and
• Cooperative learning.
• Actively assesses student understanding during instruction, providing constrictive feedback designed to inform students of their progress and how they can improve their work.
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness during instruction by:
• Adapting the lesson in response to student feedback, questions, and interests; and
• Incorporating alternative teaching methods to help students who are having difficulty.
• Reflects on instructional practices to improve teaching and student learning.
• Maintains accurate and updated records of student:
• Grades and progress.
• Completion of assignments.
• Assessments.
• Attendance; and
• Non-instructional records, such as the submission of permission slips.
• Communicates frequently with families providing…