K-8 Spanish Language Arts (SLA) Specialist

Kiddom

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About The Position

Kiddom is seeking an experienced K-8 Spanish Language Arts (SLA) Specialist to review and provide feedback on the development of Spanish ELA lesson materials for grades K-8. This role supports the creation of high-quality, standards-aligned Spanish language arts lessons that are linguistically authentic, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate across all grade bands. The Specialist will partner with the instructional design team to ensure that lesson content reflects best practices in Spanish literacy development, biliteracy, and heritage language education.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Education, Bilingual Education, Spanish Language Arts, Linguistics, or a related field.
• Native or near-native Spanish proficiency required.
• Minimum 5 years of successful K-8 classroom teaching experience delivering Spanish language arts or dual-language instruction.
• Demonstrated expertise in implementing Spanish ELA standards and frameworks in elementary and/or middle school settings.
• Experience with curriculum development, lesson review, or instructional coaching in a bilingual or Spanish-medium context.
• Proven track record of supporting Spanish-dominant, emergent bilingual, or heritage Spanish speakers in developing literacy skills.
• Deep understanding of Spanish language arts standards, biliteracy frameworks, and the research base supporting Spanish literacy development across grades K-8.
• Expertise in developmentally appropriate and linguistically appropriate practices for learners across the K-8 continuum.
• Strong knowledge of Spanish literacy development, including phonological and phonemic awareness in Spanish, morphology, syntax, text complexity, and written composition.
• Understanding of the connections and transfer between Spanish and English literacy skills in bilingual and dual-language programs.
• Familiarity with culturally sustaining pedagogy and approaches that affirm the linguistic and cultural identities of Spanish-speaking students.
• Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles as applied to language arts instruction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Spanish and English.
• Ability to provide constructive, specific, and actionable feedback to content developers in a collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual or dual-language teaching authorization (e.g., Bilingual Authorization, BCLAD, or equivalent) preferred.
• Formal training in Spanish linguistics or language arts instruction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the instructional design team during the initial analysis phase to develop a scope and sequence for Spanish ELA lessons across K-8 grade bands.
• Conduct thorough reviews of lesson content, learning objectives, and instructional activities to ensure alignment with relevant Spanish language arts standards and frameworks.
• Assess the developmental and linguistic appropriateness of lesson design, vocabulary, and text selections for each grade band (K-2, 3-5, 6-8).
• Provide detailed, actionable, written feedback on lesson materials that will be implemented by content writers and instructional designers.
• Evaluate the authenticity and accuracy of Spanish-language content, including grammar, syntax, and culturally situated language use.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Spanish literacy development, including phonological awareness in Spanish, decoding, fluency, comprehension, and written expression across the K-8 continuum.
• Advise on best practices for supporting Spanish-dominant, emergent bilingual, and heritage language learners across grade levels.
• Ensure cultural and linguistic responsiveness throughout lesson materials, with attention to diverse Latin American and Spanish-speaking communities and dialects.
• Recommend evidence-based instructional practices and current research in Spanish literacy education, biliteracy, and dual-language program design.
• Advise on the integration of Spanish language arts instruction with English language arts to support biliteracy development where applicable.
• Verify the accuracy of Spanish-language content, including standards alignment, grade-level appropriateness, and adherence to accepted linguistic norms.
• Ensure lesson content reflects current guidance on Spanish language arts instruction, biliteracy frameworks, and relevant state or national standards.
• Review materials for clarity, coherence, and accessibility for teacher learners who may have varying levels of Spanish language proficiency.
• Identify gaps in content coverage, linguistic accuracy, or cultural representation, and flag areas requiring additional development or revision.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Meaningful equity
• Health insurance benefits: medical (various PPO/HMO/HSA plans), dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• One Medical membership (in participating locations)
• Flexible vacation time policy (subject to internal approval). Average use 4 weeks off per year.
• 10 paid sick days per year (pro rated depending on start date)
• Paid holidays
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid family leave after birth/adoption. Minimum of 16 paid weeks for birthing parents, 10 weeks for caretaker parents. Meant to supplement benefits offered by State.
• Commuter and FSA plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level