Multilingual Learner (ML) Teacher, 1.0 FTE

About the role

This is a 1.0 FTE continuing contract position for a Multilingual (ML) Teacher at Cedar Valley that begins upon hire. Edmonds School District ML teachers support student's English language acquisition through research based interventions and creating language rich environments. ML teachers also support their building staff on integrating language supports with grade level instruction in order to support students in reaching and exceeding grade level goals. In addition to supporting students and staff in their building ML teachers will collaborate with the district on implementing State Transitional Bilingual Instructional programming requirements. Preference will be given to candidates that currently have an ELL, ESOL, or Bilingual endorsement. SIOP training and GLAD training offered by the Multilingual Education Department will be required for all new employees unless they can show evidence of having completed SIOP and GLAD training previously. Training will need to be completed within the first two years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Support student's English language acquisition through research-based interventions and creating language-rich environments
• Support building staff on integrating language supports with grade-level instruction to help students reach and exceed grade-level goals
• Collaborate with the district on implementing State Transitional Bilingual Instructional programming requirements
• Complete SIOP and GLAD training within the first two years of employment (unless previously completed)

Qualifications

• Washington State Teaching Certificate with an English Learner (or equivalent) endorsement, or the ability to obtain one prior to the position start date
• Preference given to candidates with ELL, ESOL, or Bilingual endorsement

Pay

2026-27 Salary Schedule Range: $85,456 through $152,066. Placement on this salary schedule is determined by FTE and official documentation verifying Educational Level and Certificated Work Experience and will be prorated for less than a full year and/or FTE.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package for eligible positions.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-term Disability, Life and AD+D Insurance
• Options for HSA, FSA and DCAP
• Life Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• 403(b) Plans

Eligibility for health insurance is based on whether the employee is anticipated to be compensated at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31). For the 2026-27 school year a .5 FTE continuing contract position will meet that eligibility threshold. Eligibility for a non-continuing contract position will be determined at the time of hire by counting the total anticipated compensated hours from the date of hire through the end of the non-continuing contract. Eligibility for retirement is based on whether the employee is anticipated to work at least 70 hours per month for 5 months during the school year. For the 2026-27 school year a .6 FTE (either continuing or non-continuing) meets that eligibility threshold.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here outline tasks required to perform the essential functions of this job. The district is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities in meeting these requirements.

• Navigate various school and classroom environments
• Assist students who need physical support or exhibit challenging behaviors
• Communicate with others regularly
• Frequent manual work using hands or fingers, as well as occasional reaching, bending, or twisting
• Move objects regularly weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds
• Perform close-range visual tasks and adjust focus as necessary