Spanish Dual Language 3rd Grade Classroom Teacher

Job Summary

Position: 1.0 FTE Spanish Dual Language 3rd Grade Classroom Teacher

Location:

Hathaway Elementary, Washougal, Washington Posting
-2026 Salary: $66,137 to $124,653 (based on 2025-26 salary schedule)

Start Date:

August 24, 2026

Employment Type:

Certificated, continuing contract after required provisional status

• Provide a bilingual instructional program that meets the individual needs of students at their instructional level and make modifications when necessary.
• Teach elementary content with a high degree of skill, including assignment to a combination grade-level classroom if required.
• Design learning experiences and assessments that allow students to demonstrate applied skills in Spanish and English.
• Create a positive environment that celebrates and promotes multiculturalism and global competence.
• Quickly learn and incorporate emerging technologies into teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Serve as an enthusiastic part of a learning-centered environment, believing that each student can learn.
• Collaborate within the professional learning community to improve instruction, learning, and assessment.
• Maintain effective, positive classroom management and provide a safe environment, handling discipline in a positive manner.
• Actively engage students in using technology in individual and collaborative learning activities.
• Work in a flexible and cooperative manner.
• Treat co‑workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times.
• Serve as a positive role model for students and practice the behaviors expected of them.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance and adhere to hours of operation set by the assigned building/location and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Valid Washington State teaching certificate appropriate for the assignment.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Advanced level proficiency in Spanish on ACTFL written and oral assessments.
• English as a Second Language (ESL), English Language Learner (ELL), or Bilingual Education endorsement preferred.
• Ability to collaborate in the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a K‑12 Spanish language learning program.
• Knowledge of instructional practices for teaching biliteracy in Spanish and English.
• Successful teaching experience in elementary grades preferred.
• Successful experience teaching across diverse populations preferred.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative environment focused on improving student learning.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to provide an instructional program meeting students’ individual needs at their instructional level.
• Willingness and desire to assist a teaching team in implementing an interdisciplinary instructional program.
• Ability to work in a semi‑open or self‑contained classroom.
• Willingness to collaborate with a professional learning community.
• Willingness to participate in professional development opportunities aligned with school and district initiatives.
• Willingness to communicate positively with parents.
• Willingness to work closely with instructional committees to research, plan, and implement innovative ways to improve student learning.
• Knowledge of or experience with culturally relevant teaching, trauma‑informed practices, social‑emotional learning, developing bilingualism, differentiated instruction, formative assessment, math learning progressions, and other teaching approaches.
• Ability to work cooperatively with students and their parents who are culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse.
• Advanced ability to use technology as an effective communication, planning, and instructional tool.

Bachelor’s degree in a job‑related area.

• Washington State Teaching Certificate with appropriate elementary education (K‑8) and Spanish endorsement (or ability to obtain).
• Multiple subject endorsements such as English as a Second Language (ESL), English Language Learner (ELL), or Bilingual Education endorsement strongly encouraged.
• Valid First Aid Certificate.

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