Language and Instruction Coach (8780 ELL)

2026 - 2027 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 04/01/2026.

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.

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.

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The Language and Instruction Coach is a certificated teacher who provides strategic instructional leadership to advance coherent, equitable, and high-quality instruction for all students, including multilingual learners and diverse student populations across classrooms. Integrating curriculum, language development, and inclusive practices, the coach builds educator capacity through job-embedded coaching, co-planning, data analysis, and professional learning to ensure standards-aligned, culturally responsive instruction that embeds academic language development in core content. In partnership with educators and district leaders, the coach aligns systems to district and state standards, supports school improvement efforts, and strengthens implementation of the Transitional Bilingual Instruction Program (TBIP) to ensure equitable access and strong outcomes for every learner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support PLCs integrating GVC, high-leverage practices, and language development aligned to core and language proficiency standards; lead lesson design, student work analysis, and data-informed decisions to improve both content and language outcomes.
• Partner with the building leadership team to design, develop, and facilitate professional learning.
• Facilitate analysis of multiple student data sources—including language proficiency data to drive content and language growth within a plan-do-study-act cycle.
• Implement a collaborative coaching model that includes co-planning, lesson modeling, observation, and reflective coaching designed to integrate language development and sheltered instruction into core content.
• Provide differentiated, classroom-based coaching to support teachers in implementing best instructional practices that simultaneously address content and language objectives.
• Assist teachers in aligning core instruction with appropriate language and content standards, curriculum, and assessments.
• Guide the development of language objectives, scaffolds, and student discourse opportunities to enhance content learning.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning to build understanding and skill in coaching practices that integrate content and language, including PDSA cycles, district and content-based professional development, and ML department calibration and training structures to ensure alignment and effectiveness.
• Participate and/or help facilitate the Instructional Leadership Team.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, ML paraeducators, and specialists to contribute to a positive and productive school culture.
• Serve on student study and IEP (Critical Data Process) teams as an instruction and language acquisition expert.
• Monitor Multilingual Learner progress and support compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Support integration of English Language Proficiency (ELP) Standards within core instruction and English language development strategies/high leverage practices (HLPs).
• Coordinate state and district screeners and assessments.
• Support family communication structures when language access or cultural considerations are relevant.
• Assist with scheduling, monitoring, and service delivery for Multilingual Learners.
• Support teachers with family communication about language progress.
• Provide documentation related to the multilingual program as needed.
• Support and engage with school improvement goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate
• Multilingual Learner (ELL and/or Bilingual) Endorsement required.

***May be enrolled in a program to complete the required Multilingual Learner (ELL and/or Bilingual) Endorsement, which must be completed during their first year. By May 1st, 2027, employees must have evidence of near completion.

• Minimum five years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with multilingual learners
• Knowledge of WIDA ELD Standards Framework, language acquisition, language development, sheltered instruction, and content pedagogy.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience collecting and using data to inform

Preferred:

• Candidates placed at a dual language school are strongly recommended to be Spanish bilingual and have prior experience in a Dual Language setting, along with knowledge of Dual Language Education.
• Demonstrated experience leading effective instructional coaching cycles grounded in adult learning theory and best practices in professional learning.
• Experience leading high-functioning Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) that engage in collaborative inquiry, analyze student data, and drive continuous instructional improvement.
• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse students and families.
• Bilingual
• Knowledge of student-centered instruction, including the workshop model
• Knowledge of and experience implementing Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
• Experience supporting Multilingual Learners across grade levels and content areas
• Integrated language and content instruction
• TBIP purpose and supplemental service expectations
• Work performed in school settings supporting instruction and collaboration.
• Communicate effectively and professionally
• Sufficient vision, hearing, and communication for job functions.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move between classrooms.
• Ability to lift up to 25 occasionally.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:

1. Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
2. Nurtures a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where teaching and learning are made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
3. Initiates activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence of staff, informing and expanding teaching practices within classrooms.
4. Models instructional leadership and demonstrates a strong commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
5. Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
6. The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.
7. Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and interact successfully with diverse instructional support services and administrative staff, including perceiving the needs and concerns of others; assisting others in resolving conflicts; motivating others; and designing programs to assist others in meeting organizational goals.

Nondiscrimination Statement:

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:

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