Certificated Required Attachments:

Cover Letter
Resume
Three (3) Reference Letters

The position description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

This is a long term substitute position that is expected to start early February 2026 and last through April 2026. There may be a possible extension. Final salary will be determined based on actual days worked.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Make short and long-range plans for each subject area of instruction
Provide for individual differences in the learning needs of students
Provide a classroom climate that is based on mutual respect, rapport, fairness and consistency
Monitor student performance and be adaptable to current curriculum needs
Give students prompt and meaningful feedback on their performance
Inform parents of student progress in terms of grade-level expectations
Interact positively with students, colleagues, parents and community members
Provides instruction in Spanish.
Participates with other staff to cooperatively plan, develop, and implement a course of instruction designed to achieve required academic learning standards in all curricula areas in a bilingual learning environment.
Collaborates in the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a Spanish language and culture program in the elementary school environment.
Work cooperatively with students and their parents who are culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse.
Direct student teachers, educational assistants, student tutors and parent volunteers when such personnel are utilized
Handle student discipline and attendance problems and assist with the enforcement of all school rules
Work collaboratively with co-workers , as part of a professional learning community
Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality about students
Perform job-related, non-teaching duties
Participate in staff development activities
Participate in school improvement and parent involvement activities
Perform other such duties as assigned by the building administrator

Qualifications:

Washington State Teacher Certification with appropriate endorsement.
Biliterate proficiency in Spanish and English
Knowledge of subject matter in classroom instruction.
Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance.

Benefits:

Employees may be eligible for medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, as administered by the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Employees may be eligible to enroll in the Department of Retirements Systems TERS plan, as well as the Deferred Compensation Program. Employees receive paid leave annually.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Rochester School District 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 identify, disability, the use of a trained guide dog or service animal, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also provide 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 Coordinator: Jennifer Bethman (360) 273-9242, jbethman@rochester.wednet.edu; Title IX Coordinator: Kelsey Lincoln (360) 273-5534, klincoln@rochester.wednet.edu; 504/ADA Coordinator: Laura Staley (360) 273-5536, lstaley@rochester.wednet.edu. Address: 10140 Highway 12 SW, Rochester, WA 98579.

Rochester-Long Term Sub Teacher-1st Grade Dual Language (Spanish)