Teacher - SLIFE Native Literacy Elementary Spanish; Bilingual Education Endorsement

Teacher - SLIFE Native Literacy Elementary [Spanish] (Bilingual Education Endorsement Required) (SY26-27) Job Details

• Job : 5559587
• Final date to receive applications: Dec 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Re-Posted: Mar 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

This is a teaching position in a classroom for Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE). This position is a Native Literacy teaching position, meaning candidates must be bilingual and bi‑literate in Spanish and hold licensure in the appropriate content area.

In this program model, students are all newcomer English Learners who are ages 9 or older, have ELD levels 1 or 2, are at least two years behind their grade level peers in native language literacy, and have limited or interrupted formal schooling. Students receive intensive literacy instruction in the native language, and age‑appropriate core content instruction in the native language.

Reports to: Principal/Head of School

• Teach:
  Elementary in a SLIFE Native Literacy setting
• Creatively provide an interdisciplinary course of study that integrates reading, writing, and analytical skills development in alignment with state curricular frameworks for core content areas.
• Implement district learning goals and objectives using district supported curriculum as outlined in the District Curriculum Universal Accommodation Plan.
• Create a developmentally appropriate, child‑centered environment that establishes positive student behavioral expectations conducive to all learners' needs through structured routines, and positive behavioral interventions.
• Establish classroom structure that values positive relationships through intentional implementation of appropriate curriculum.
• Administer district mid‑year and end‑of‑year assessments in accordance with district guidelines.

• Sets ambitious learning goals for all students, creates cognitively demanding tasks, and models the belief that all students can master challenging material through effective effort.
• Assesses students’ understanding regularly with ambitious learning goals in mind and takes ownership of making necessary adjustments to instruction to reach goals despite setbacks.
• Passionate and optimistic about their students, their content, and the teaching profession.

• Demonstrates mastery of and enthusiasm for content area and the pedagogy it requires.
• Demonstrates understanding for how the subject matter applies in real‑world settings and connects to other content areas and relevant standards.
• Can convey content in creative and engaging ways that align to standards.