Salary: See Position Description
Location : Libby Center - Spokane, WA
Job Type: Please see Job Description
Job Number: TE24-05034
Department: Certificated
Opening Date: 06/12/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Open until filled with best consideration / initial screening on May 28th
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced educator to join our team at Spokane Public Dual Language Academy. As a dual language Spanish-speaking school, proficiency in both English and Spanish is essential. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Fluency in both English and Spanish, with the ability to effectively teach in both languages.
• Demonstrated experience teaching in a dual language or immersion program.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Strong understanding of bilingual education principles and best practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with colleagues, students and parents.
• Commitment to fostering a culturally responsive and inclusive learning environment.
• Passion for supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of all students.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development related to bilingual education and teaching strategies.

• FTE : 1.0
• HOURS PER DAY : 7
• CONTRACT TYPE : CONTINUING
• ANTICIPATED START DATE : 2024/2025 School Year
• POSITION REQUIREMENT : This position requires a Washington State Teaching Certificate with the appropriate Endorsement to teach in the content area advertised in this posting. The Professional Education Standards Board (PESB), can provide additional endorsement requirement information through their site;
• ENDORSEMENT : ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
• BenefitsMedical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
• Most positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements as negotiated.

SALARY: Salary depends upon applicable prior certificated experience, approved credits, earned degrees, and the FTE of the position. Click here to view current salary and stipend information.
Responsibilities

1. Collaborate in the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a Spanish Immersion language program.
2. Teach elementary and middle school content in Spanish.
3. Organize instructional programs within the prescribed curriculum to provide for individual differences.
4. Be able to effectively teach students of varying abilities.
5. Be able to maintain classroom discipline and use effective classroom management skills.
6. Utilize and maintain district/building curricular and student learning objectives.
7. Prepare and maintain long-range and weekly lesson plans.
8. Maintain appropriate student records.
9. Work as an effective member of the department to evaluate and improve the program.
10. Communicate and interpret school programs to patrons.
11. Communicate student progress to parents.
12. Be familiar with state essential learnings, district targets, qualifying standards, testing, etc.
13. Work as an effective member of the grade level, staff, and community to evaluate and improve student learning.
14. Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by the building administration.

Qualifications

1. Qualifies for a Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsements as required by law and regulations. If possessing an initial or provisional certificate, the candidate must hold the appropriate endorsement.
   1. ELD endorsement preferred
2. Fluency in both English and Spanish, with the ability to effectively teach in both languages. Bilingual - native speaker preferred but will consider fluent Spanish speaker.
3. Familiarity with or willingness to acquire knowledge of language immersion models and curriculum.
4. Cultural competency and ability to work comfortably in a diverse community.
5. Ability to work successfully in a collaborative and cooperative teaching environment. Must be willing to be part of a teaching team.
6. Experience in, or willingness to acquire knowledge in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program.
7. Experience in, or willingness to acquire knowledge in immersion pedagogical approaches.
8. Demonstrates classroom management procedures that provide for large and small groups, and individuals, and provides an environment conducive to learning.
9. Uses appropriate disciplinary procedures, establishes clear parameters for student behavior, responds properly when problems occur, and helps students toward self-discipline.
10. Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral form.
11. Flexible in learning new concepts, cooperates with others, and adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions.
12. Enthusiastic and displays an overall optimism toward teaching and student learning.
13. Assesses needs of students, prescribes and implements effective lessons to meet students' needs through the use of appropriate and current instructional skills.
14. Gains the respect and confidence of students, parents, and staff through modeling appropriate demeanor, behavior, and attire.
15. Sets and attains high level of expectations with a commitment to using available resources so that accomplishment and growth occurs.
16. Develops favorable relationships with students; listens to, cares for, and works collaboratively with them.
17. Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds, different learning styles, and various disabilities.
18. Demonstrates the ability to learn new ideas and skills and to solve problems; the possession of a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 is expected. (This requirement may be waived if an inadequate pool of fully qualified applicants for a specific position exists.)
19. Aware of current educational developments and applications, works collaboratively with others; believes in the importance of education, and interested in the welfare of all students.
20. Uses democratic processes to work out problems in a supportive and understanding non-authoritarian manner.
21. Integrates technology into planning, learning, and record-keeping activities.
22. Knowledge of effective teaching strategies related to the appropriate age of instruction. Demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge in a classroom setting.
23. Willingness and commitment to participate in professional collaboration and student supervision.
24. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, teachers, parents, and administrators in a confidential manner.
25. Ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the instruction/learning process.

Additional Information

1. Work Schedule - Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.
2. Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays - Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement () as negotiated.
3. Benefits Highlights:
   
   • The administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington's school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).
     • Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
   • Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
   • School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.
     • Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District's plan manager, OMNI.
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4. A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees

Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer.
The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, 509-354-7344
• Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, 509-354-7284

Other district contacts:

• ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, 509.354.5993
• Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509-354-7344
• Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509-354-7344
• Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith, 509-354-7284

Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282
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A Washington State Teaching Certificated in Elementary Education is required for this position. Do you have an active certificatecurrently?

• Yes
• No

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This position requires fluency in both languages. Are you fluent in both English & Spanish?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have any additional endorsements on your Washington State Certificate?

• Yes
• No

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