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Infographic showing various Dual Language job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,065 per year, or $27 per hour.

Dual Language Immersion Teacher, Spanish - (Franklin Elementary)

Glendale Unified School District

Glendale, CA • On-site

$51K - $68K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Dual Language Immersion Teacher, Spanish
Date Posted:
6/27/2024
Location:
Franklin Elem.
Date Available:
2024-25 School Year
Closing Date:
Until Filled
ELEMENTARY DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION
CLASSROOM TEACHER (TK-6)
DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the school administrator, provides an instructional program in the target language in accordance with the requirements of approved District curriculum with established expectations for student progress.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  1. Teaches classes in elementary schools in the target language in accordance with therequirements of approved courses of study.
  2. Develops lesson plans that engage students in cognitively challenging work aligned to standards.
  3. Utilizes data about individual student progress, strengths and needs in planning.
  4. Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
  5. Evaluates student learning to determine progress, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
  6. Provides differentiated instruction in order to modify and accommodate for English Learners and students with special needs.
  7. Actively plans with grade level and language teams and collaborates effectively with all educational partners to maintain high program quality and continuity of learning
  8. Creates a safe and supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to participate and share ideas.
  9. Models respectful and polite interactions with all students.
  10. Demonstrates use of a fair, firm, and consistent classroom management system.
  11. Provides clear behavior expectations for students and monitors student behavior throughout the school campus.
  12. Participates in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings to develop IEPs for eligible students.
  13. Assumes responsibility for meeting student performance goals and working with colleagues to meet defined achievement goals.
  14. Provides ongoing communication with parents/guardians to create a partnership around student learning by providing information about the instructional program and the progress of their child/children
  15. Maintains professional competence through staff development activities provided by the District and self-selected professional growth activities.
  16. Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, and materials.
  17. Reflects on practice and student progress to inform future instructional strategies.
  18. During periods of critical personnel shortage or other emergency situations, shall temporarily perform any duties, as directed, within the authorization of credential/s held.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
An earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Credential
  1. A valid California credential authorizing teaching service in the elementary grades.
  2. Bilingual, Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development Authorization in the target language.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
  1. Demonstrates oral and written proficiency in English and the target language.
  2. Demonstrates an understanding of culture and history of peoples and countries of the target language.
  3. Understands and supports the goals of the dual language immersion program: (1) bilingualism and biliteracy, (2) academic achievement, (3) sociocultural competence.
  4. Creates a positive classroom environment that equally values the target language and English.
  5. Knowledge of the developmental needs of elementary school students, including an understanding of appropriate behavior management strategies.
  6. Knowledge of and ability to implement a cognitively challenging instructional program to elementary students.
  7. Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the learning needs of all students.
  8. Knowledge of pedagogy and content for effective instruction at the elementary level.
  9. Ability to communicate effectively by providing clear, concise instruction using academic language.
  10. Ability to listen without bias and provide appropriate feedback.
  11. Knowledge of methods for effective collaboration and the ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders.
  12. Ability to work effectively with all racial, ethnic, linguistic, economic and disability groups.
  13. Demonstrate understanding, patience and approachability toward students, parents, and colleagues.

SUPERVISION
Under the Supervision of the Site Administrator/Designee
WORK YEAR
186 days
SALARY SCHEDULE
Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Glendale Unified School District and the Glendale Teachers Association, this position aligns with salary schedule A or B, depending on
the credential type, verifiable years of prior service, and educational history verified through an official transcript from an accredited university or college.
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