Dual Language 3rd Grade Teacher (Spanish/English) - Perrin Woods Elementary School

Who We Are:

The Springfield City School District, home to The John Legend Theatre, is seeking a Dual Language 3rd Grade Teacher (Spanish/English) within the District for the 2026-2027 school year.  We are a nationally ranked Division I District serving approximately 7,500 Pre-K through grade 12 students, in a vibrant learning community of 17 state of the art buildings in west-central Ohio.  The Springfield City School District values the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of our student body, faculty and staff.  Our academic and extracurricular aim is to ensure social and emotional learning growth for students with a wealth of opportunity, including a 1:1 initiative and the YouMedia Center, which is a digital learning lab offering students activities such as 3-D printing, graphic design, and videography.  We are Wildcats!

As a Dual Language Teacher you are required to:

• Valid teaching license issued by the Ohio Department of Education that allows for teaching K-3
• TESOL certified or currently enrolled in a certification program
• Must be fully bilingual and biliterate (Spanish/Engnlish), demonstrated through achieving an "Advanced Mid" level of proficiency in a candidate's L2 and a "Superior" level of proficiency in their L1 on the ACTFL Proficiency Scale via the OPI exam
• Outstanding personal/interpersonal skills
• Sensitivity to the developmental stages of children, sensitivity to second language development/acquisition and cultural awareness
• Openness towards parent communication
• Experience with technology in facilitating instruction
• Willingness to be flexible in terms of teaching assignment within the school district

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 years teching experience
• Experience with English Language Learners
• Bilingual (Spanish and English)
• Experience with Dual Language instruction

As a Dual Language Teacher you will:

• Establish lesson plans and implement curriculum based on Ohio's Proficiency Standards
• Provide effective instruction to students in developing English and Spanish proficiency in the four communication domains of listening, speaking, reading and writing
• Demonstrate flexible teaching: immersion/push-in, whole-group, small group, individual student, collaborative teaching, etc.
• Monitor progress in Spanish and English (reading, writing, listening and speaking), content-area classwork, attendance, and general school behavior.
• Participates in the assessments of language proficiency tests for students.
• Prepare and maintain documentation required for state documentation for students.
• Show knowledge of a wide range of academic scaffolds and accommodations and use of those within the content-area and ESOL classroom.
• Promote collaboration and team-building. Builds rapport with staff and community.
• Assess the accomplishments of the Dual Language students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Knowledge of the RTI process and seeks support of appropriate specialists when need arises.
• Provide support to students with disabilities.
• Meet with, facilitate, and document communication with parents.
• Provide technical assistance and generalized support to content-area teachers regarding dual language.
• Be a champion for the Dual Language students.
• Attend all staff meetings, team meetings, trainings and professional development as required.
• Implement district approved curricular resources, electronic/print, in the teaching and assessment activities of the classes and with individual students
• Ability to diagnose, prescribe and analyze student data
• Ability to implement effective classroom management strategies
• Attend professional development opportunities as defined by the department, building and district
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We Offer:

As a contracted employee, Teacher work 183 days per year and 7.25 hours per day.

Starting salary is in accordance with the negotiated agreement, increases with experience and education. 

Contracted employees receive competitive benefits.
All employees receive professional development

The Springfield Education Association and the Board of Education are currently working on a new professional agreement.  While that is in the works, please refer to the current agreement as to pay and benefits that are in place for the 2025-26 school year.

Salary details available below in the Springfield Education Association (SEA) negotiated agreement: 
Springfield Education Association (SEA)