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

Spanish Language Immersion Teacher – Primary (K‑2)

Mead WA Midway Elementary - Colbert, Washington. Open in Google Maps. This job is also posted in Mead WA.

Job : 5513898
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re‑Posted: Feb 17, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

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.

• 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 them to master grade‑level standards.
• Use 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.
• Employ techniques to invite students to think critically and engage in learning activities that promote social justice.
• Provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student and subgroups.
• Convert lesson plans into learning experiences and use the available time for instruction and active engagement.
• Communicate regularly with parents or guardians through conferences and other means to discuss student progress.
• Administer 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 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.
• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities. Create a classroom environment that is equitable, culturally relevant, and accepting of all students 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.

• 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.

• 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…