MultiLingual Teacher .3 FTE

LOPEZ ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 144

86 School Rd., Lopez Island, WA 98261 360.468.2202/Fax 360.468.2212

CERTIFICATED POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Multilingual Elementary Teacher

.3 FTE

2024-2025

POSTING: 24/25-30

Announcement Date: June 18, 2024

Applications Due By: June 28, 2024

Responsible to: K-12 Principal & Special Services Director

Description of Position: The District is seeking qualified applicants for a part time coordinator of the

Multilingual (ML) program serving qualified students in our K-12 schools. The successful candidate

will coordinate paraeducator schedules, determine student needs, develop appropriate service models

for classrooms, coach teachers on ML strategies, collaborate with ML Team to complete and submit

annual grants and year-end report, interpret and coordinate WIDA and other ML assessments, interpret

laws and regulations, and assure district compliance with State and Federal requirements and best

practices. Must have flexibility in scheduling.

Minimum Competencies Required:

• Washington State Teaching or ESA Certificate, with ELL endorsement.

• Demonstrated interest, commitment, and ability to develop challenging programs for ML students

at all levels.

• Knowledge and understanding of learning and teaching philosophy and the developmental needs

of students, especially ML students.

• Successful experience working with a wide range of ML student abilities, both academically and

socially, including at-risk students, students with special needs, and independent learners.

• Evidence of strong, positive management skills.

• Knowledge of and ability to apply Common Core Standards and Grade Level Expectations to the

ML program.

• Ability to use assessment to inform instruction, and share with teacher.

• Commitment to establishing effective, proactive and positive parent communication.

• Participate in district efforts toward continuous improvement.

• Understanding of the unique needs and opportunities presented by ML students and their families.

• Evidence of diversified and extensive personal ML training, background and practice, desired.

• Evidence of a commitment to collaborative leadership, required.

• Evidence of ability to evoke passion and rigor in ML students and staff in the content and subject

areas presented.

• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and administrators.

• Ability to work effectively and positively with parents, often with limited English.

Salary Level: Per LEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

Application Procedures:

Current employees should submit a letter indicating interest in the position, including the position’s

title, why you are applying for this position, and how you meet the requirements. Current employees

do not need to submit the information listed below.

Applicants must submit the following information to the Human Resources Office:

1. Letter of interest

2. Completed district application

3. Complete resume of personal history, education, experience, and references

4. Transcripts (copies acceptable)

5. Three letters of Recommendation

6. Copy of Washington State Teaching Certificate or evidence of eligibility.

Applicants will be screened and candidates selected for interviews based upon preparation, experience

and references.

Apply to: Sarah Rucker, Human Resources

Lopez Island School District

86 School Rd

Lopez Island, WA 98261

Phone: 360.468.2202 ext. 2303

FAX: 360.468.2212

hr@lopezislandschool.org

www.lopezislandschool.org

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current employee will be required to

complete an INS 1-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility.

Disclosure Statement and Background Check: Pursuant to chapter 43.43, Washington Laws of 1990, the recommended

applicant will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against

persons listed in the law In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints and at employee expense, will be requested

from the FBI and Washington State Patrol Employment status is contingent on verification of background check clearances. Job

Sharing: Pursuant to Chapter 206, laws of 1989, the District will accept applications from individuals wishing to share a

Position.

The Lopez Island School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national

origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service

animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) have been designated to

handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Superintendent, Brady Smith; K12 Principal, Dr.

Martha Martin; HIB, Title IX Coordinator, HR Specialist HR@lopezislandschool.org; Section 504, Special Services Director, Mary Fordham; K-12

Counselor, Robb Ellis OR contact by phone, 360-468-2202, OR mail to 86 School Rd, Lopez Island, WA 98261.