Watson ES Bilingual/Dual Language Immersion Teacher 2026-2027

Little Rock School District•Little Rock, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

JOB GOAL: The Bilingual Ed/Dual Language Immersion Teacher is primarily responsible for effective teaching and learning of the assigned subject(s) following district approved curriculum, instruction and assessment practices. Primary responsibility shall include student safety and appropriate collaboration and attention to each student’s readiness to learn including needed guidance, discipline, and welfare. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine and one-fourth (9.25) – Month Contract Position, (190 days), plus Benefit Package NOTE: Precise placement within the salary range will be determined based upon education and experience. This position is reviewed annually and is contingent upon continued funding FLSA:EXEMPT This is a standard position description to be used for licensed teaching positions with similar duties, responsibilities, classification and compensation. Teachers assigned to the position description may or may not be assigned all of the duties identified herein. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Such alternatives and additions to the above qualifications may be deemed appropriate by the Superintendent. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require. Supervision and Controls over the Work: The Bilingual Ed/Dual Language Immersion Teacher works with a high level of independence and professional discretion under the general supervision of a designated school administrator. The Bilingual Ed/Dual Language Immersion Teacher’s work is governed, controlled, and evaluated by acceptable professional practice, school and district policies and regulations, provisions of state statutes, direction of the supervisor, and performance standards and expectations as set forth in the teacher contract. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Major Duties and Responsibilities: The Bilingual Ed/Dual Language Immersion Teacher plans for student success based on assessed needs of individual students and the use of data and information to determine each student’s current knowledge and skill level, set learning goals, and assess student progress. The assessment of student needs utilizing multiple sources of information, including the use of classroom based assessments, district approved measures and historical information. In planning for the inclusion of students with special needs, the teacher will utilize, and comply with student accommodation requirements under Individual Education Plans (IEP), 504 Accommodation, and LPAC plan where required. The Bilingual Ed/Dual Language Immersion Teacher works collaboratively in a professional learning community with other teachers, support staff, and others as appropriate, in addressing the needs of students, developing effective teaching and learning practices in English and the target language. Thereby developing and implementing effective dual language practices, including participation in identifying, referring and supporting the needs of individual students. The Bilingual Ed/Dual Language Immersion Teacher will regularly conduct planning for lessons using commonly accepted professional dual language immersion practices (content, goals, assessment, re-teaching, etc.) and consistent with school/district approved curriculum and instructional practice. The Bilingual Ed/Dual Language Immersion Teacher uses research-based instructional strategies in planning lessons to make the teaching and learning more relevant to students (e.g., contextual learning opportunities). The Bilingual Ed/Dual Language Immersion Teacher maintains and provides reasonable and meaningful student grading and evaluation consistent with school and district policy and regularly and effectively communicates such information to students and parents. Reporting may include regular posting to and maintenance of electronic grade systems with parent and student access. The Bilingual Ed/Dual Language Immersion Teacher integrates district approved and/or required technology into planning, learning, progress reporting, and required record-keeping activities. The Bilingual Ed/Dual Language Immersion Teacher creates, communicates, and maintains classroom management practices that effectively engage students in the learning process. Acceptable student behavior and related discipline procedures are well understood by students and consistently enforced to maintain a positive learning environment. The Bilingual Ed/Dual Language Immersion Teacher will actively participate in faculty and grade level or department meetings, assist building efforts to plan, implement, and evaluate the school’s program and to do related work as required. In carrying out these responsibilities, the teacher will follow school policy and procedures, standard practices, and approved curriculum, and will actively and positively support the school and district vision. The Bilingual Ed/Dual Language Immersion Teacher participates in professional learning opportunities in support of District-wide mission, vision and goals. The Bilingual Ed/Dual Language Immersion Teacher is constantly observant of the needs and challenges of students and promptly engages an administrator or appropriate educational staff associates when the teacher suspects or reasonably believes that a student is at risk or in danger due to such issues as bullying, sexual harassment/misconduct, depression or suicidal ideation, or academic failure. The Bilingual Ed/Dual Language Immersion Teacher serves as a positive role model for students and practices the behaviors that are expected of students. The Bilingual Ed/Dual Language Immersion Teacher assists in the supervision of students at school activities and events. The teacher remains vigilant of students throughout the school day and the school location, taking the initiative to engage students when students are acting inappropriately or in inappropriate locations for the time of day. Bilingual Ed/Dual Language Immersion Teacher regularly contributes to curriculum development, translation (as needed) and additional assessment required for the teacher’s delivery of core content instruction in both English and the target language. The Bilingual Ed/Dual Language Immersion Teacher will establish a professional growth plan and annually review the plan and progress with the administrator. The Bilingual Ed/Dual Language Immersion Teacher will perform such other duties and responsibilities as are assigned.

Requirements

Must be fully bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish.
Must successfully pass the written Educational Testing Service competency examination.
Successful completion of a teacher preparation program at an accredited college or university.
Must hold Arkansas licensure in Elementary Ed. with an ESOL Endorsement (Elementary Ed. K-4 or K-6).
Must have successful experience (minimum of 3 years) in working with culturally diverse families and communities, or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population.
Evidence of continuous professional learning and a commitment to participate in professional growth opportunities and self-reflection on professional practice.
Demonstrated content knowledge and ability to use precise and/or academic language in both English and the target language for subjects/levels being taught.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with parents, students, and staff in English and the target language of instruction.
Commitment to effective collaboration and teaming within a professional learning community.
Skill in classroom management and ability to achieve, support, and maintain acceptable student behavior.
Knowledge of and ability to use multiple assessments, instruction, and evaluation techniques that are proven effective in dual language education.
Knowledge of child and adolescent social, linguistic and academic development and ability to apply that knowledge to the selection and application of curriculum materials and instructional practices.
Knowledge and skill in the use of effective strategies necessary to meet the diverse needs of students in a dual language immersion classroom.
Knowledge and skill in culturally responsive teaching and learning.
Skill and ability to utilize technology to aid instruction, assessment and learning.
Any position specific special qualifications indicated in the recruitment process.

Nice To Haves

ESOL Endorsement
Arkansas Elementary Ed. Certification
Demonstrated proficiency in English and the partner language, teachers may be required to pass oral and written proficiency exams (such as ACTFL Proficiency assessments or state-specific language assessments for the partner language)
Successful experience teaching in a diverse student environment
Successful experience in a team teaching environment
Successful experience in the grade level(s) and/or content area(s)
Successful experience in a Bilingual Ed/Dual Language Immersion classroom

Responsibilities

plans for student success based on assessed needs of individual students and the use of data and information to determine each student’s current knowledge and skill level, set learning goals, and assess student progress
assessment of student needs utilizing multiple sources of information, including the use of classroom based assessments, district approved measures and historical information
planning for the inclusion of students with special needs, the teacher will utilize, and comply with student accommodation requirements under Individual Education Plans (IEP), 504 Accommodation, and LPAC plan where required
works collaboratively in a professional learning community with other teachers, support staff, and others as appropriate, in addressing the needs of students, developing effective teaching and learning practices in English and the target language
developing and implementing effective dual language practices, including participation in identifying, referring and supporting the needs of individual students
regularly conduct planning for lessons using commonly accepted professional dual language immersion practices (content, goals, assessment, re-teaching, etc.) and consistent with school/district approved curriculum and instructional practice
uses research-based instructional strategies in planning lessons to make the teaching and learning more relevant to students (e.g., contextual learning opportunities)
maintains and provides reasonable and meaningful student grading and evaluation consistent with school and district policy and regularly and effectively communicates such information to students and parents
integrates district approved and/or required technology into planning, learning, progress reporting, and required record-keeping activities
creates, communicates, and maintains classroom management practices that effectively engage students in the learning process
actively participate in faculty and grade level or department meetings, assist building efforts to plan, implement, and evaluate the school’s program and to do related work as required
participates in professional learning opportunities in support of District-wide mission, vision and goals
constantly observant of the needs and challenges of students and promptly engages an administrator or appropriate educational staff associates when the teacher suspects or reasonably believes that a student is at risk or in danger due to such issues as bullying, sexual harassment/misconduct, depression or suicidal ideation, or academic failure
serves as a positive role model for students and practices the behaviors that are expected of students
assists in the supervision of students at school activities and events
regularly contributes to curriculum development, translation (as needed) and additional assessment required for the teacher’s delivery of core content instruction in both English and the target language
establish a professional growth plan and annually review the plan and progress with the administrator
perform such other duties and responsibilities as are assigned