4th Grade Dual Language Teacher

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Intermediate - Grades 4, 5

DUAL LANGUAGE ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM TEACHER (SPANISH)

Position Title: Dual Language Elementary Classroom Teacher (Spanish)

Department: Multilingual/Elementary Classroom Teachers

Licensure: Professional Educator License (PEL)

Endorsement: Self-Contained General Education K-9, Bilingual Endorsement (Spanish);
Must speak, read, and write Spanish

Classification: Certified

Reports To: Building Administration

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Under general supervision, the employee will:

• Under general supervision, the Dual Language Elementary Classroom Teacher guides student progress toward established district standards through high-quality instruction in both English and Spanish. The teacher implements best‑practice instructional strategies aligned to the Two‑Way Immersion (TWI) Dual Language model, fosters an inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment, and supports the development of bilingualism, biliteracy, academic achievement, and cross‑cultural competence for all students.

The criterion indicated below are intended to describe various types of work that may be performed. The exclusion of specific responsibilities does not prohibit them if the work is similar, related, or a logical task of the position.

• Aligns lesson content to district curriculum, grade‑level standards, and benchmark objectives in accordance with the Dual Language program model.
• Provides standards‑aligned instruction across content areas (language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies) in English and Spanish.
• Implements the district's Dual Language language allocation model to support balanced language development:
  • Kindergarten–Grade 1: 80% Spanish / 20% English
  • Grade 2: 70% Spanish / 30% English
  • Grades 3–4: 60% Spanish / 40% English
• Plans engaging, rigorous learning experiences that include authentic, real‑world applications of knowledge.
• Facilitates student‑centered and self‑directed learning experiences that support linguistic and academic growth.
  Differentiates instruction and provides appropriate scaffolds to meet the needs of bilingual learners.
• Plans and implements formative and summative assessments to monitor student learning in both academic content and language development.
• Utilizes multiple sources of student data (academic, language proficiency, and behavioral) to inform instruction and targeted interventions.
• Prepares clear, organized lesson plans and materials, including plans for substitute teachers.
• Maintains a safe, inclusive, and student‑centered classroom environment that supports bilingual and bicultural development.
• Establishes and reinforces classroom routines, procedures, and expectations that promote engagement, respect, and responsibility.
• Develops a positive classroom culture that values linguistic diversity, cultural identity, and collaboration.
• Encourages student ownership of learning and the classroom environment.

• Communicates regularly and effectively with families regarding curriculum, classroom expectations, and student progress, using English and Spanish as appropriate.
• Conducts parent‑teacher conferences and meetings to support student learning and family engagement.
• Establishes respectful, age‑appropriate communication with students.
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with colleagues, specialists, intervention teams, and administrators.
• Maintains ongoing communication with special education and support staff to address academic, linguistic, behavioral, and social‑emotional needs.

• Appropriately integrates prescribed technology/instructional media to enhance instruction and learning.
• Understands legal, ethical and social issues as they apply to responsible and acceptable use of the Internet and other digital resources.
• Provides for safe storage and proper use of technology materials, equipment and tools.
• Incorporates current and research‑based technology seamlessly into the classroom.
• Uses resources for adaptive/assistive devices that provide access for all students.

• Implements accommodations and modifications…