2023 - 2024 School Year

1.0 FTE

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected. The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after 03/01/2023.

This is a Continuing Position

Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). For additional information click EPS Benefits Information.
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.

Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).

EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position Evergreen Education Association.

Certificated positions may have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule such as, but not limited to TRI pay, In-Service days, and Extended Contracts, all in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) as negotiated.

We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation including fingerprints. Click here for Fingerprinting Services.

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

This position requires a Spanish proficiency test. Applicants who successfully pass the Spanish proficiency exam score at the Advanced-mid or higher. EPS uses the ACTFL language rubrics in speaking and writing to interpret and verify assessment results. Any candidate with a recent Spanish proficiency test score from a recognized agency (within one year) can submit those scores in lieu of testing. It is strongly recommended that applicants applying for this position hold a Bilingual and/or EL endorsement and have knowledge/understanding and/or experience with Dual Language Education. This certificated position supports the continuum of dual language courses at the high school level.

STANCE STATEMENT:

Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful. With this in mind, our goal is to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial/ethnic backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically. Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local, national and global community.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ability to:

• Collaborate in the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a K-12 Spanish language and culture middle school program.
• Teach in a Two-Way Dual Language instructional program that meets the students’ individual academic and linguistic needs and make modifications when necessary.
• Teach assigned content in Spanish with a high degree of skill and to integrate the teaching of content area vocabulary, and to teach students to use language correctly through the content.
• Work cooperatively with students and their families who are culturally, racially, linguistically, and economically diverse.
• Work effectively and cooperatively with, teachers, community, administrators and support staff
• Use Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and/or Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) to plan and provide effective, differentiated instruction using research-based practices
• Engage in ongoing professional development as part of a Professional learning Community (PLC) in which issues related to implementing effective content instruction are considered, current research on effective practice is read and discussed, student work and data are reviewed to inform instruction, and engaging lessons are planned
• Engage in instructional coaching; willingness to be coached
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive, and safe environment for learning
• Use instructional technology in delivery of curriculum and reporting student progress

Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement(s)
• Bilingual and bi-literate in Spanish and English. Advanced fluency in Spanish required (both written and spoken); native Spanish speaker preferred.
• Multicultural Educator with cultural competency and ability to work comfortably in a diverse community
• Successfully complete Washington State Patrol background check. Employee is responsible for cost of background check.
• Must have regular, consistent attendan
• Must be willing to uphold District Policies and follow administrative procedur
• Familiarity with or willingness to acquire knowledge of language immersion models and curriculum.
• Experience working with at-risk student population prefer
• Experience working with economically diverse or challenged populations preferre
• Preferred training and/or experience in:
• Workshop Model of Instruction
• Integrated instruction: curriculum mapping
• Assessment Driven Instruction
• Developmentally appropriate practices
• Extended travel or residence in Spanish speaking countries, and familiarity with the linguistic and cultural diversity of the Spanish speaking world

Notice of Nondiscrimination:

Evergreen Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: