Teacher - Option School Music Specialist @ Trejo Dual Language Academy, 1.0 Fte, Cont.

Spokane Public Schools•TDLA (Trejo Dual Language Academy), WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Spokane Public Schools is seeking qualified candidates who are prepared and excited to provide a 21st century learning environment that effectively addresses the emerging necessity of social emotional supports and blending learning strategies. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced educator to join our specialist team teaching Music to students Kindergarten through Eighth Grade at Ruben Trejo Dual Language Academy. This position will serve 0.8 FTE at TDLA and 0.2 FTE as an elementary music specialist at another elementary building, as needed. As a dual language Spanish-speaking school, proficiency in both English and Spanish is essential. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Fluency in both English and Spanish, with the ability to effectively teach in both languages. Demonstrated experience teaching in a dual language or immersion program. Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of students. Strong understanding of bilingual education principles and best practices. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with colleagues, students and parents. Commitment to fostering a culturally responsive and inclusive learning environment. Passion for supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of all students. Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development related to bilingual education and teaching strategies. FTE: 1.0 HOURS PER DAY: 7 CONTRACT TYPE: CONTINUING ANTICIPATED START DATE : 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR

Requirements

Qualifies for a Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsements as required by law and regulations.
If possessing an initial or provisional certificate, the candidate must hold the appropriate endorsement.
Demonstrates classroom management procedures that provide for large and small groups, and individuals, and provides an environment conducive to learning.
Uses appropriate disciplinary procedures, establishes clear parameters for student behavior, responds properly when problems occur, and helps students toward self-discipline.
Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral form.
Flexible in learning new concepts, cooperates with others, and adapts to a variety of assignments and conditions.
Enthusiastic and displays an overall optimism toward teaching and student learning.
Assesses needs of students, prescribes and implements effective lessons to meet students' needs through the use of appropriate and current instructional skills.
Gains the respect and confidence of students, parents, and staff through modeling appropriate demeanor, behavior, and attire.
Sets and attains high level of expectations with a commitment to using available resources so that accomplishment and growth occurs.
Develops favorable relationships with students; listens to, cares for, and works collaboratively with them.
Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds, different learning styles, and various disabilities.
Demonstrates the ability to learn new ideas and skills and to solve problems; the possession of a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 is expected. (This requirement may be waived if an inadequate pool of fully qualified applicants for a specific position exists.)
Aware of current educational developments and applications, works collaboratively with others; believes in the importance of education, and interested in the welfare of all students.
Uses democratic processes to work out problems in a supportive and understanding nonauthoritarian manner.
Integrates technology into planning, learning, and record-keeping activities.
Knowledge of effective teaching strategies related to the appropriate age of instruction.
Demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge in a classroom setting.
Willingness and commitment to participate in professional collaboration and student supervision.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students, teachers, parents, and administrators in a confidential manner.
Ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the instruction/learning process.
Fluency in both English and Spanish, with the ability to effectively teach in both languages.
Demonstrated experience teaching in a dual language or immersion program.
Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of students.
Strong understanding of bilingual education principles and best practices.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with colleagues, students and parents.
Commitment to fostering a culturally responsive and inclusive learning environment.
Passion for supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of all students.
Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development related to bilingual education and teaching strategies.

Responsibilities

Organize instructional programs within the prescribed curriculum to provide for individual differences.
Be able to effectively teach students of varying abilities.
Be able to maintain classroom discipline and use effective classroom management skills.
Utilize and maintain district/building curricular and student learning objectives.
Prepare and maintain long-range and weekly lesson plans.
Maintain appropriate student records.
Work as an effective member of the department to evaluate and improve the program.
Communicate and interpret school programs to patrons.
Communicate student progress to parents.
Be familiar with state essential leanings, district targets, qualifying standards, testing, etc.
Work as an effective member of the grade level, staff, and community to evaluate and improve student learning.
Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by the building administration.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
Vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
Additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements as negotiated.
Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options.
Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee.
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
Supplemental Life and AD&D
Long-Term Disability insurance
Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)
Access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.
Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan.
Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement.
DRS Deferred Compensation Program
403(b) retirement plan through the District’s plan manager, OMNI.