Grade 1 Dual Language (English/Spanish) Teacher, .4 FTE

About The District

The District Edmonds School District is dedicated to workplace diversity and encourages applicants from various backgrounds. It aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills and knowledge to meet the needs of each position. The District values and supports equity-focused initiatives for the future.

About The Position

This is a .4 FTE non-continuing leave replacement position for a Grade 1 Dual Language (English/Spanish) Teacher at College Place Elementary for the 2026-27 school year ONLY. The position requires a Washington State Teaching Certificate with a Spanish Bilingual Education endorsement or Spanish ACTFL assessment, or the ability to obtain the needed qualifications prior to the position start date.

Essential Duties

• Instructs students using strategies conducive to dual-language immersion, such as sheltered instruction and cooperative learning.
• Collaborates in a professional learning community with other teachers, support staff, and others as appropriate, in addressing the needs of students, developing effective teaching and learning practices in Spanish and English.
• Conducts planning for lessons using commonly accepted professional dual language immersion practices (content, goals, assessment, re-teaching, etc.) and consistent with school/district approved curriculum and instructional practice.
• Uses research-based instructional strategies in planning lessons to make the teaching and learning more relevant to students (e.g., contextual learning opportunities).
• Utilizes differentiated and sheltered content instructional strategies, and/or English language development strategies to instruct students with varying levels of English language proficiency.
• Communicates positively and regularly with monolingual English/Spanish and limited English speaking parents and/or legal guardians in the areas of growth, student progress, and teacher expectations; develop meaningful collaboration between home and school.
• Participates in professional learning opportunities in support of District-wide mission, vision and goals.
• Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to multicultural and multilingual values and environments.

Required Qualifications

• A Washington State Teaching Certificate with endorsements in either Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education in addition to a Spanish Bilingual Education endorsement or Spanish ACTFL assessment, or the ability to obtain the needed qualifications prior to the position start date.
• A Complete Application Includes Cover Letter, Resume, 2 Confidential Reference Surveys*, 2 Letters of Recommendation, and Transcripts.

Benefits

• Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB)
• Washington state retirement package for eligible positions
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-term Disability, Life and AD+D Insurance
• Options for HSA, FSA and DCAP
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Supplemental benefits available

Physical Requirements/Demands

• Navigating various school and classroom environments
• Moving objects regularly weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds
• Performing close-range tasks and adjusting focus as necessary

How To Apply

To apply, complete all steps and submit an Employment Application through Edmonds School District on Applitrack.com. Select the desired job vacancy in Step 4 of the application process. Only candidates who are selected for further consideration will be contacted.