First Screening: March 16, 2026
Please apply at: https://mvsd320.schoolspring.com?jobid=5486108
MOUNT VERNON SCHOOLS
Dual Language Teacher
AFFILIATION: Mount Vernon Education Association (MVEA)
SALARY LEVEL: MVEA Salary Schedule $74,852-$146,418 26/27 School Year
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Principal or designee
Mount Vernon School District (MVSD) purposefully prepares every student for success by ensuring inclusion and belonging, providing high-quality instruction, and empowering learners with the skills and confidence to thrive in a diverse and dynamic world. This mission commits us to the success of each student and affirms our responsibility to create learning environments where all students—across every background, language, and identity—can belong, dream, and achieve.
To fulfill this purpose, we recognize the need to confront and transform inequitable systems, structures, and practices that have historically limited access and opportunity, particularly for students of color and other marginalized groups. Guided by our core values and the commitments outlined in the new MVSD Strategic Plan, we strive to eliminate all forms of discrimination and inequity, ensuring that race, ethnicity, culture, language, or circumstance no longer predict student outcomes. By centering equity, inclusion, and rigorous, culturally responsive learning, we hold ourselves collectively accountable for preparing every student to reach their highest potential and to thrive as empowered, capable, and future-ready graduates.
Position 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-low level in both oral and written Spanish to be considered for employment as a dual language instructor.
Position Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Instructs students using strategies conducive to dual-language immersion, such as explicit language development and cooperative learning.
Collaborates in professional communities of collaboration 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 Universal Design for Learning , and/or language development strategies to instruct students with varying levels of language proficiency in English and/or the target language.
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.
Qualifications, Experience, and Training Required:
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.
Washington State Teaching Certificate with endorsements in Elementary Education and Spanish Bilingual Education OR in Elementary Education with Spanish ACTFL assessment or equivalent scores of minimally Advanced-Low, or the ability to obtain the needed qualifications prior to the position start date..
Bilingual competency in English in addition to Spanish
Preferred: Experience with economically, culturally, and linguistically diverse students.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Criminal background clearance
Professional experience verification
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently sit, stand, and walk, bend neck and back, squat, kneel, and use hands for fine manipulation and repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling. The employee will occasionally be required to climb stairs/ladder, lift and reach overhead, and lift/carry. The employee must constantly lift/carry up to 5 lbs, must frequently lift/carry up to 10 lbs, and occasionally lift/carry a maximum of 20 lbs. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum force of 100 lbs.
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
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and intermittently works near video displays. The employee may occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
