Leave Replacement Only

Dual Language in Spanish required

AFFILIATION: MVEA (Mount Vernon Education Association)

SALARY LEVEL: MVEA Salary Schedule

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Building Administrator

Mount Vernon School District (MVSD) seeks to graduate inspired critical thinkers who honor diversity and are committed to the betterment of their own lives and the lives of others. When coupled with our strategic goal of 100% of our students graduating with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in post- secondary education, careers and life, we become accountable for the achievement of each student’s fullest potential.

We believe every student can achieve this goal; and yet, longstanding inequitable practices have hindered students of color from attaining academic parity with their white peers, leading to disproportionate student outcomes. In order to ensure race, ethnicity and culture cease to be a predictor of student performance in MVSD, we must eliminate systems, structures, practices and behaviors contributing to discrepancies in student learning and graduation outcomes. Therefore, MVSD commits to eliminate all forms of discrimination and inequity in order to provide safe and productive learning opportunities for every student.

JOB SUMMARY:

Working in collaboration with colleagues, the dual language classroom teacher will create a

classroom environment that implements a district approved curriculum to ensure an equitable,

engaging, and positive learning experience for all dual language students. Candidates must

demonstrate Spanish language proficiency either through achievement of an OSPI Bilingual

Education endorsement or by completing the ACTFL oral and written language assessments or

equivalent. The ACTFL assessment will be administered as part of the interview process; candidates

must score at the advanced-mid level in both oral and written Spanish to be considered for

employment as a dual language instructor.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIRED:

• Washington State Teaching Certificate with endorsements in either Elementary Education, or relevant secondary content area (e.g., English Language Arts, Spanish, Social Studies) in addition to a Spanish Bilingual Education endorsement or Spanish ACTFL assessment or equivalent, or the ability to obtain the needed qualifications prior to the position start date.
• Bilingual competency in English in addition to Spanish, minimum of Advanced Low on the ACTFL
• Preferred: Experience with economically, culturally, and linguistically diverse students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with students and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Demonstrated commitment to best practices in language education and adherence to Federal/State accountability standards.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and civil rights.
• Ability to effectively address academic and social needs across diverse student populations including MLs and special education students, among other groups.
• Skilled in reflective practices for improvement, including responsiveness to feedback from a variety of stakeholders.
• Competent in managing and promoting positive student behavior.
• Capable of providing equitable access and opportunities for all students.
• Committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment with an understanding of equity issues related to race, language, gender, and disability.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills with parents, students, staff, and administrators, in both verbal and written form.
• Ability to work collaboratively on interdisciplinary teams and effectively and problem solve.
• Ability to work independently using effective project management and organizational skills, including time management, task prioritization, record keeping, and organization.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Dedication to continuous professional development and strengthening job-related competencies.
• Proficiency in operating technology and relevant software programs including Skyward, Microsoft Office, and Google Products.
  
  

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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. The teacher 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.
• Uses a variety of formal and informal learning assessments to monitor student progress toward achievement of the learning objectives and modify instructional methods and materials as needed.
• 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.

• Participate actively on various teams including:
• Building Leadership Team membership.
• Attendance and engagement in all staff and department meetings.
• Contribution to scheduling and preparation for monthly department meetings.
• Involvement in district and building equity initiatives.
• Maintain professionalism and a learner stance by:
• Attending all relevant professional development and training opportunities to accomplish the objectives of the position.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal and State grant requirements as well as District program requirements.
• Complying with supervision and evaluation procedures.
• Complying with District policies and the Code of Professional Conduct.
• Maintaining consistent attendance and conforming to regular work hours specified under contract.
• Fulfilling other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Physical Requirements:

	Occasionally 1%-33% of the time	Frequently 34%-66% of the time	Continually 67%-100% of the time
Sitting		X
Standing			X
Walking		X
Crouching	X
Kneeling/Crawling	X
Stooping	X
Twisting Knees	X
Twisting Waist		X
Twisting Neck		X
Climbing	X
Balancing	X
Leg/Foot Use	X
Reaching		X
Handling/Grasping		X
Fingering/Feeling		X
Pushing/Pulling	X
Lifting/Carrying	X
Talking			X
Hearing			X
Vision			X