For the 2018-19 school year

Full time position

Posting Period: Open until filled

We appreciate your interest in employment with Vancouver Public Schools (VPS).  All applications are considered and reviewed.  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.  Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.

All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and relevant documentation that supports their education, experience, training, etc., as it relates to qualifications described on job postings.

Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State teaching certificate appropriate for assignment, English Language Learner endorsement preferred
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, master’s preferred
• Evidence of advanced learning centering on English Learner (EL) education
• Advanced level proficiency in ACTFL Spanish written and oral assessments
• Three years building and/or district leadership experience
• Ability to provide leadership for Dual Language programs for students geared to achieve state and national standards in two languages
• Experience as an effective Dual Language teacher
• Knowledge of tenets of CAL Dual Language Framework
• Experience in working with children and families who are culturally, linguistically, and racially diverse
• Ability to support in the development, articulation, communication, implementation and stewardship of a K-12 Dual Language program
• Ability to lead professional development opportunities aligned with school and district Dual Language initiatives
• Ability to collaborate with a professional learning community and attend in-district, state, and national training 
• Willingness to work closely with instructional committees to research, plan, and implement innovations to improve student learning
• Comfortable working in a collaborative environment in a program focused on improving student learning
• Advanced ability to use technology as an effective communication, planning and instructional tool
• Willingness to participate in professional development courses aligned with the school and district initiatives

Essential Functions:

• Be a contributing member to the district English Learner team
• Understand and translate research and theory into practical applications
• Collaborate with district instructional coaches and other instructional leaders
• Communicate effectively in a variety of situations and build positive relationships
• Mentor school based Dual Language staff
• Partner with school and district administrators supporting Dual Language Programs
• Partner with Human Resources for the hiring of teachers
• Work with universities to form teacher pipeline
• Implement a K-12 Dual Language program for VPS English Learner students
• Foresee evolving needs within the district, particularly as they focus on effective implementation of Dual Language standards, assessment, instruction, and leadership and collaborate with other leaders 
• Work effectively and cooperatively with community, parents, teachers, administrators and support staff
• Collaborate to expand current VPS K-12 Dual Language Framework to address needs of English Learner students
• Partner with Language Learning Resource Coordinator to coordinate Dual Language application process in alignment with district policies and procedures
• Coordinate professional development specific to teaching strategies of English Learner service delivery through Dual Language
• Build scaffolds that support teachers as they align the curriculum to the English Language Proficiency Standards
• Collaborate with VPS Language Learning Programs to create a rigorous pathway for Dual Language in Middle and High Schools
• Research and review Newcomer Framework in alignment with policies and procedures
• Work with school teams to collect, analyze, and utilize student assessment data to identify specific needs and develop systems level responses
• Model a working knowledge of and commitment to technology as a tool for learning and increasing student engagement and empowerment through access to rich digital content
• Partner with Curriculum & Instruction to purchase additional Dual Language curricular resources
• Connect most current research and trends to VPS programs
• Other duties as assigned

Such alternatives to the above requirements and desirable qualifications may be made as the district finds appropriate and acceptable.