Dual Language Teacher Multiple Grades

For the 2024-2025 School YearFull time positionPosting Period: Open until filledFair Labor Standards Act Status: ExemptWe appreciate your interest in employment with Vancouver Public Schools (VPS). All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and relevant documentation that supports their education, experience, training, etc., as it relates to qualifications described on job postings.Qualifications:

Ability to obtain a valid Washington State teaching certificate appropriate for grade level and/or subject prior to the beginning of the contract year

Meet ESEA Highly Qualified requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning

Ability to work cooperatively with students and their parents who are culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse

Like native speaking and listening fluency and reading and writing literacy in Spanish

Advanced level proficiency in ACTFL written and oral assessments

Familiarity or willingness to acquire knowledge of language immersion models and curriculum

Ability to collaborate in the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a Spanish language and culture middle school program

Comfortable working in a collaborative environment in a program focused on improving student learning.

Ability to create and modify curriculum and materials designed for use in other contexts

Experienced or at ease in taking leadership to advocate for students in program viability and fidelity

Represents the best interests of the school

Cooperates as a professional team member and accepts faculty responsibilities.

Continued professional improvement

Sets an example for students in emotional stability, self-control, courtesy, and appearance

Advanced ability to use technology as an effective communication, planning and instructional tool

Ability to work in a semi-open or self-contained classroom

Knowledge of, or experience with, multicultural education

Knowledge of, or experience with, a variety of teaching strategies, i.e. cooperative learning, integrated curriculum, whole language, etc.

Program commitment for continuity and improvement

Sets an example for students in emotional stability, self-control, courtesy, and appearance

Willingness to participate in staff development courses aligned with the school and district initiatives

Ability ot work cooperatively with students and their parents who are culturally, racially and linguisticlly diverse

Essential Functions:

Provides an instructional program bilingually for students geared to meet their individual needs at their instructional level

Handles discipline in a positive manner

Works and plans cooperatively and collaboratively

Moves comfortably in a diverse community and with cultural competency.

Teaches multiple middle school subjects with a high degree of skill

Teaches secondary content in Spanish, integrates the teaching of content area vocabulary, and teaches students to use the language correctly through content

Actively engages students in using technology in individual and collaborative learning activites

Works in a flexible and cooperative manner

Treats co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times

Serves as a positive role model for students, and practices the behaviors that are expected of our students

Maintains regular and punctual attendance and hours of operation as set by the assigned building/location and the Comprehensive Professional Agreement to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements

supervision of students

Other duties as assigned

Such alternatives to the above requirements and desirable qualifications may be made as the district finds appropriate and acceptable.SOC Code:252021Benefits/Compensation:

Salary range: $60,681 - $114,376 (includes Base & TRI enrichment; commensurate upon FTE, degree, credits and experience). Salary schedules can be accessed here (https://vansd.org/salary-schedules/) .

Additional Compensation: Certificated positions may have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary range such as, but not limited to TRI professional learning, extended year days, extra appendix E supplemental days and professional development reimbursement. Detailed information, including eligibility criteria, can be found in the VEA CPA (https://vansd.org/human-resources/collective-bargaining-agreements/) . Salary schedules can be accessed here (https://vansd.org/salary-schedules/) .

Benefits: Employees who are anticipated to work at least 630 hours may be eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits. Detailed information, including further eligibility criteria, can be found here (https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees) .

Retirement: Employees may be eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Eligibility is based on FTE. Detailed information can be found here (https://www.drs.wa.gov/) .

Time Off: Includes paid time off, sick, personal, religious, military and bereavement leave.

Sick Leave: 8 hours per month (part-time employee accrual will be proportionate to their FTE).

Personal Leave: 3 days per school year

Detailed information, including accrual criteria can be found in the VEA CPA (https://vansd.org/human-resources/collective-bargaining-agreements/) .