ELEMENTARY ARABIC PROGRAM TEACHER(S) 2026-27 ARDMORE ELEMENTARY

POSITION OBJECTIVE

This position is responsible for centering instruction on high expectations for student achievement by establishing a culture for learning, providing clear communication with students and engaging students in learning.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate effective teaching practices through use of effective questioning and discussion techniques and reflection on teaching.
• Recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs.
• Provide clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum through knowledge of content and pedagogy, setting instructional outcomes, knowledge of resources and designing coherent instruction.
• Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment through creating an environment of respect and rapport, managing classroom procedures, student behavior and organizing a safe physical space for student learning.
• Use multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning.
• Design student assessments, use assessment in instruction, and maintain accurate student records.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community through effective and ongoing communication.
• Exhibit collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning.
• Participate in a professional community, expected to grow and develop professionally and demonstrate professionalism.
• Annually establish student growth goals to ensure student growth over time.
• Direct the activities of assigned non-certificated personnel.
• Attend or participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal, in order to accomplish the objectives of the position and for professional development.
• Provides high quality instruction through knowledge of differentiated instructional practices and data-driven instructional decision-making.
• Participate in site-based decision-making processes.
• Arabic language instruction 20% - 50% of the instructional day.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports directly to and is supervised by the Building Administrator

REQUIRED LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

• Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of valid Washington state teaching certification with endorsement in Elementary Education.
• Preferred: Designated World Language.
• Upon employment individuals without the corresponding Designated World Language Endorsement will be required to complete the endorsement.
• Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State teaching certificate with endorsement in K-5 elementary education.
• Fluency in Arabic.
• Desired: Teaching experience in Arabic language.

KNOWLEDGE

• Commitment to the District's vision, mission and goals.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equity through culturally relevant teaching practices through the design and implementation of instruction and high expectations for all students.
• Knowledge of Bellevue School District's curriculum and instructional practices such as teacher-directed instruction, literature-based reading, problem-based learning, math problem-solving and use of math manipulatives, cooperative learning, and integrated curriculum.

Skills

• Ability and skills necessary to individualize instruction.
• Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students including gifted, mainstreamed special education, English language learners, and students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• Ability to develop students’ technology literacy.
• Ability to work in a collaborative or team approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, collaboratively and positively with students, parents, and colleagues, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with students in multi-aged groups.
• Ability to use varied assessments, including performance tasks, portfolios, and student self-assessment.
• Attends ongoing professional development activities, such as college course work, professional associations, workshops, and in-service opportunities.
• Exhibits a strong and positive attitude with the belief that each student can be taught and has the right and capacity to achieve personal academic excellence.
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• This position may be exposed to prolonged exposure to visual display terminals as required.
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This is a general posting for one or more Teaching positions.
• Positions may be full or part-time and will be filled as specific openings are identified.
• $ 73,990 to $ 138,754 annual salary (based on the negotiated collective bargaining agreement salary schedule).
• Certificated staff work the school year contract with placement on the District and BEA bargaining agreement salary schedule.
• Placement on the schedule is determined by training and experience.
• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon .45 FTE.
• Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.