23099: Middle School Spanish/ELL/Exploratory Teacher (1.0 FTE Con)

23099: Middle School Spanish/ELL/Exploratory Teacher (1.0 FTE Con) Kennewick Horse Heaven Hills Middle School - Kennewick, Washington This job is also posted in Kennewick Job Details

Job ID:

5657443

Application Deadline:

Apr 30, 2026 10:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted:

Apr 20, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description Position #

HHH23099

Middle School Spanish/ELL/Exploratory Teacher (1.0 FTE Con)

Posting Dates:

04/20/2026-04/30/2026

Location:

Horse Heaven Hills Middle School For information on salary and benefits offered, please visit: www.ksd.org/jobs •

COMPLETION OF SAFE SCHOOLS WEB BASED TRAINING IS REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

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Qualifications Required:

1. Valid appropriate Washington State Teacher's Certificate with Endorsement in Spanish 2. Bilingual/Biliterate in Spanish and English (Must pass STAMP test) 3. Must have an EL/ESL or Bilingual Education endorsement 4. Satisfactory evaluations

Qualifications Preferred:

1. Evidence of Spanish cultural knowledge and ability to speak the language with authentic accent. 2. Evidence of ability to motivate and instruct students through a varied instructional repertoire to account for individual learning style needs, particularly gifted students. 3. Evidence of recent successful Spanish teaching or student teaching experience within the last five years. 4. Demonstrated skills and interest in teaching students of all abilities, including students with special needs. 5. Demonstrated success in maintaining a positive, productive learning climate within the classroom as well as positive communication with parents and colleagues. 6. Ability to work as a cooperative team player within a department structure and a participatory based school organization, including the Make Your Day Program. 7. Knowledge of and ability to use technology in instruction and student management. 8. Evidence of the ability to motivate and instruct students of all ability levels with emphasis on providing for their individual learning styles (basic levels and extensions beyond basics). 9. Evidence of awareness of the current changes affecting reading and writing education required as well as essential academic learning requirements in reading, language arts, and Spanish. 10. Punctual and consistent attendance. 11. Experience and/or education in working with secondary-level Multilingual Learners (MLs). 12. Successful experience working with bilingual/bicultural students, and willingness to be flexible in the scheduling/support of students. 13. Successful experience with placing students based on assessment, and experience with the WIDA assessment and standards. 14. Demonstrated knowledge of language acquisition and the effective methods of instruction for MLs at all stages of development.

Job Description:

1. Teach Spanish I and Exploratory Spanish in a positive classroom atmosphere using instructional methodologies which promote student success and high academic standards. 2. Curriculum development and implementation for a Native Speaker Spanish Program. 3. Work proactively with all students through the establishment of clear expectations, the use of negotiation and compromise, and the maintenance of regular parent/staff /student communication regarding progress and behavior. 4. Work positively and constructively in changing school environment, focusing on improving student learning and achieving success for all students. 5. Model appropriate and healthy adult behavior to students. 6. Work in context with multicultural and at-risk students. 7. Provide instruction based on state and district essential learnings. 8. Perform other duties as assigned. 9. Design and deliver English Language Development (ELD) instruction aligned to state standards, supporting students at varying levels of English proficiency. 10.Teach sheltered or supported content courses (e.g., ELA, social studies, or support classes) that integrate language and content objectives. 11. Differentiate instruction to meet diverse linguistic, cultural, and academic needs of multilingual learners. 12. Use data to inform instruction, including language proficiency assessments (e.g., WIDA ACCESS) and classroom-based measures. 13. Collaborate with general education teachers to co-plan, co-teach, and scaffold instruction for ML students in mainstream classes. 14. Develop and implement supports for students based on language proficiency levels and academic goals. 15. Monitor and document student progress toward English language acquisition and academic achievement. 16. Communicate regularly with families, using culturally responsive and linguistically appropriate methods. 17. Support students' social-emotional needs, particularly those navigating acculturation, interrupted education, or migration-related experiences. 18. Advocate for equitable access to grade-level curriculum, graduation pathways, and postsecondary opportunities. 19. Integrate culturally sustaining teaching practices that affirm students' identities and linguistic assets. 20. Participate in multidisciplinary teams (MTSS, IEP, 504, newcomer supports) and various content-based PLTs to ensure coordinated services. 21. Provide professional learning or coaching to staff on effective strategies for supporting multilingual learners. 22. Maintain compliance with district, state, and federal requirements related to multilingual learner programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull 18-26 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm.

Sense:

The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Lifting:

The employee must be able to lift or move up to 10 lbs. regularly and occasionally up to 26 lbs; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Hazards:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F +. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.

Application Procedure:

In-District staff must complete an internal online application by 10:00 p.m. (PST) on or before the closing date. In-building/In-district staff will have eight school days, or eight working days during the summer to apply for a vacant position through the online application system. The employee may choose but will not be required to meet with the building administrator to understand the building practices, procedures and initiatives specific to the position to which they are applying. After eight days if an in-building employee is qualified for the position, the principal will offer the employee the position. In the case that more than one in-building employee is interested in a position, the position will be offered to the qualified and senior employee. If a position is not filled in-building after the eight day period, the position will be offered to the qualified, most senior in-district applicant, if any. Teachers with a summative evaluation score of 1 or 2 are not eligible to transfer unless agreed upon by the District and Association. Out-of-District applicants must complete the online District application and attach a letter of interest, resume, valid Washington state teaching credential, and copies of transcripts with degree posted. All hires are subject to completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, 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:

Civil Rights & Equity:

Dr. Thomas Brillhart - (509) 222-5335 (thomas.brillhart@ksd.org) Section 504,

Title IX:

BJ Wilson - (509) 222-5004 (bj.wilson@ksd.org) Kennewick School District 1000 W. 4th Ave. Kennewick

WA 99336

This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all educational programs and/or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School District's Director of Human Resources.

Kennewick School District Contact Names and Email Address:

Toni Neidhold, Director of Human Resources HR@ksd.org Certified/Classified ADA Amy Martinez, Assistant Director of Human Resources HR@ksd.org Classified ADA Kennewick School District 1000 West 4th Avenue Kennewick, WA 99336

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required