Bilingual Spanish​/English Dual Language Elementary Teacher

2026 - 2027 School Year

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected.

This is a Continuing Position

Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.

Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).

EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position Evergreen Education Association.

Certificated positions may have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule such as, but not limited to TRI pay, In-Service days, and Extended Contracts, all in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) as negotiated.

We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation including fingerprints.

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

Reports To:

Building Principal

Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful. With this in mind, our goal is to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial ethnic/cultural, and national backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically.

Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local, national and global community.

This position requires demonstrated bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English. Applicants must successfully complete a Spanish/English language proficiency assessment and achieve a rating of Advanced High or higher in speaking, reading, and writing, as measured by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) through Language Testing International (LTI).

Applicants who have completed a recognized Spanish/English language proficiency assessment within the past year may submit official scores in lieu of retesting.

Candidates must hold, or be eligible to obtain, a Washington State Bilingual Education and/or English Language Learner (ELL) Endorsement and demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and/or experience in English Language Development (ELD) and Dual Language Education.

Essential Functions:

• Create a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to learning for all students.
• Assess students' bilingually in academic learning, and/or skills to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding progress, expectations, and goals.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations, including attendance, IEP information, progress reports, cumulative records, and classroom inventory.
• Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, students, and parents in order to continuously improve student outcomes.
• Implement instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for achieving stated objectives for instruction and student success.
• Create an environment that provides a safe and optimal learning environment for students.
• Educate multilingual learners and dually identified special needs students within the regular classroom environment in collaboration with other staff.
• Become familiar with, uphold, and assist in enforcing of school rules, administrative regulations, and board policy.
• Demonstrate a professional and positive attitude when carrying out responsibilities as a staff.
• Participate in staff meetings, planning events, grade-level/department/PLC/coaching cycles/job-alike sessions, learning labs, and district committees as requested.
• Engage in ongoing professional development at the school and district level.
• Ability to modify curriculum and materials designed for use in other contexts.
• Participate in State, Federal, and District testing requirements.
• Demonstrate cultural competence and commitment to equity in outcomes and opportunities for adults and students.
• Lead for equity…