Multilingual Specialist

Orchard Middle School

1.0 FTE, Continuing Contract 

DESCRIPTION:  Provide English as a Second Language support to students in grades 6-8 as well as support instruction in other highly qualified areas as needed.  Provide specialized instruction and appropriate interventions for students that are learning English utilizing effective, assessment-driven, research-based strategies and curriculum.  Provide specialized instruction and appropriate interventions for students that are continuing to learn English across content utilizing effective, assessment-driven, research-based strategies.  Work collaboratively with administrators, classroom teachers, para educators, Student Study Team, and parents.  Serve as a resource to staff members regarding support for ML students.  Participate in the district ELD teacher team.  Coordinate student programs with basic education and Title/LAP/Migrant staff to provide successful and inclusionary programs that follow state and federal rules and regulations.  Comply with funding source regulations.  Plan, implement and evaluate classroom instruction and activity programs consistent with building and district curriculum; provide for individual needs of assigned students.  Participate in appropriate activities; support programs and building/district in-service education programs.  Attending building/district meetings and conferences as required.  Ability/experience in providing enrichment opportunities to middle school students.  Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Valid Washington State Certification with ESL/TESL endorsement required. Spanish language endorsement preferred.  Additional middle school endorsements preferred.  Experience working with middle school students preferred.   Experience/ability to analyze student assessment results; experience working with small groups of students; experience team teaching and working with adult learners in a collaborative setting.  Ability to instruct English as a Second Language to students.  Demonstrated knowledge of the curriculum and needs of students.  Evidence of classroom management skills.  Experience in implementing a prescribed curriculum.  Knowledge of principles of second language acquisition, sheltered language instruction and of bilingual education.  Experience working with students of diverse linguistic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.  Ability to work as a team player and understand the needs of bilingual students.  Required prolonged sitting or standing.  Attendance and punctuality are important functions of this job.

PROCEDURE: Go to our website at: wenatcheeschools.org click on Employment then follow instructions.

SCHEDULE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

UNION AFFILIATION: This position is represented by the Wenatchee Education Association

BENEFITS: Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/health-benefits

Professional growth reimbursement, $1000/year for qualified expenses. 

Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave and 3 personal leave days. 

https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/collective-bargaining-agreements

Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/FTE.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement:  The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.

Disclosure Statement and Record Check:  Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI.  Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.

The Wenatchee School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all staff and for students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Kelly Lopez, 509-663-8161, lopez.k@wenatcheeschools.org; and Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, Kory Kalahar, 509-663-8161, kalahar.k@wenatcheeschools.org. 235 Sunset Ave, Wenatchee WA, 98801.

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