Spanish Language Immersion Teacher - Primary; Gr. K-2

Position: Spanish Language Immersion Teacher - Primary (Gr. K-2)
Location: Colbert

February 17, 2026

CERTIFICATED VACANCY

2026/2027 School Year

Spanish Language Immersion Teacher - Primary (K-2)

FTE 1.0 Continuing

Midway Elementary School

Monday - Friday

8:00AM - 3:30PM

JOB SUMMARY:

Meet the advanced academic and social/emotional needs of students while creating a Spanish-language immersion (Spanish/English) classroom environment that ensures the learning and personal growth of every student. This Spanish Language Immersion classroom will follow an 80/20 model, with 80% of instructional time spent in Spanish and 20% in English.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Create a Spanish language immersion classroom environment that ensures learning and personal growth of every student; establishing effective rapport with students.

* Instruct students in a program of study which meets stated objectives and prepares students to master grade-level standards.

* Instruct students using strategies conducive to dual-language immersion, such as sheltered instruction, cooperative learning, and discovery learning.

* Utilize multiethnic curricular material and integrate students' cultural values into the classroom.

* Celebrate and encourage the use of all home language varieties.

* Utilize a variety of techniques to invite students to think critically and engage in learning activities that promote social justice.

* Provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups of students.

* Converts lesson plans into learning experiences and uses the available time for instruction and to actively engage students.

* Communicates regularly with parents or guardians through conferences and other means to discuss student progress.

* Administers required assessments, including standardized testing in accordance with district and program testing practices.

* Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

* Observe and evaluate student's performance and development and provide appropriate feedback on work utilizing methods such as assigning and grading classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.

* Provide opportunities for students to self-reflect and track progress toward learning goals.

* Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.

* Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations.

* Provide a safe, positive, and effective environment that reflects and facilitates learning.

* Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures in accordance with the policies and procedures of the school building and the district.

* Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities. Creates a classroom environment that is equitable, culturally relevant, and accepting of all student and demonstrate awareness of the diverse needs of students.

* Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for becoming a responsible citizen in accordance with each pupil's ability.

* Work as an effective member of the grade level/course team to evaluate and improve student learning.

* Establish strong relationships with parents, staff, and the school community.

* Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including communicating student progress in a timely and professional manner.

* Self-reflect and evaluate the effectiveness of instructional performance to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses and adjust accordingly to reach maximum effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Washington State teaching certificate with elementary endorsement required, or ability to obtain said Washington State teaching certificate and endorsements. ELD and/or Bilingual endorsement preferred.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

* Must possess native language proficiency in Spanish in Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.

* Familiarity with second language acquisition pedagogy, cultural competency, and WIDA standards.

* Ability to challenge students academically, to promote the highest level of learning.

* Comprehensive content knowledge as it relates to state standards.

* Demonstrates knowledge and experience in various forms of assessment including student self-assessment, formative assessment, portfolios, and anecdotal records.

* Ability to develop and maintain positive rapport and relationships with students and families

* Ability to make data-driven instructional decisions.

* Exhibits the ability to build a positive learning environment including modeling respect and honoring the dignity of all students, staff, and parents.

* Possesses effective classroom management procedures that provide for large and small groups, and individuals in an environment conducive to learning.

* Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences in both English and Spanish.

* Ability to work collaboratively with a team, contributing in a positive way.

* Exhibits a commitment to ongoing professional learning including demonstrating the ability to…