This posting is for a 1.0 FTE Multilingual K-8 Teacher for James W. Lintott Elementary, Orin C. Smith Elementary and Chehalis Middle School for the 2025-26 SY.

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter
Resume
Transcripts
3 Certificated Reference Forms and/or Letters
Valid Washington State Certificate
Proof of English Language Development endorsement (if applicable)

The Chehalis School District is seeking a dedicated and culturally responsive Multilingual Teacher to support K–8 students acquiring the English language. This role involves providing specialized instruction, fostering language development, and promoting academic success for multilingual learners in a diverse educational setting.

Performance Responsibilities:

Center instruction on high expectations for student achievement.
Provide clear and intentional focus on subject matter content and curriculum.
Recognize individual student learning needs and develop strategies to address those needs.
Coordinate tier 3 interventions for ELD students.
Develop and implement individualized and small-group lessons tailored to the language acquisition needs of multilingual students with a focus on speaking and writing skills.
Develop home language foundational skills that transfer to English.
Adapt lessons for the purpose of implementing the IEP goals and meeting the special needs of students.
Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
Translate lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
Establish and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Monitor and assess students' language development progress regularly, using a variety of assessment tools and strategies.
Establish rapport, communicate and collaborate with parents and the school community.
Facilitate effective communication with families, providing updates on student progress and involving them in the educational process.
Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
Demonstrate effective teaching practices.
Use multiple student data elements to modify instruction and improve student learning.
Create an inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment that values and respects students' diverse backgrounds
Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
Foster and manage a safe, positive learning environment.
Exhibit collaborative and collegial practices focused on improving instructional practice and student learning.
Work closely with classroom teachers, ELD staff, special education staff, and administrators to integrate language development strategies into the general education curriculum.
Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to promote best practices in language instruction and culturally responsive teaching.
Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
Provide support and professional development to classified & certificated staff.
Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Complete work at assigned workstation(s).
Consistently deals with people in a courteous and professional manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with ESL or ELD endorsement
Bachelor’s degree in Education, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), Linguistics, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background clearance
Experience working with multilingual learners and implementing ELD strategies
Demonstrated evidence of classroom management skills
Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic and language diversity preferred
Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education code
Familiarity with WIDA English Language Development Standards
Demonstrated willingness and ability to work cooperatively with administration and staff
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to use computer technology to assist instruction
Prior job related experience required
Experience in dual language or bilingual education settings
Experience with GLAD (Guided Language Acquisition Design) and SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) models
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:

Skills to motivate students, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, evaluate performance
Knowledge of curriculum, education code and district policies
Abilities to stand/walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized & responsible tasks, maintain records, establish & maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, other school personnel, meet schedule and deadlines. Significant physical abilities may include lifting/carrying 25 lbs, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far acuity/depth perception/accommodation/field of vision

Compensation and Benefits:
Employee Compensation and Benefits are outlined in the CEA Bargaining Agreement. See Article XIII Economic Provisions, Article VII Leaves, Appendix O. The 2024-25 salary range is listed; the 2025-26 salary range TBD.

The District complies with State Law regarding SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) and DRS (Washington State Department of Retirement Systems) eligibility and benefits. If eligible, SEBB benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSA), and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP). Retirement benefits, if eligible, may include membership in TRS retirement plans in addition to voluntary Deferred Compensation Program and 403(b) Annuity enrollments. Paid time off is also outlined in the CEA Bargaining Agreement.

Notice of Non-Discrimination:

Chehalis 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 identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Chehalis School District offers classes in many career and technical education (CTE) program areas, including Agriculture, Business and Marketing, Family and Consumer Sciences, Skilled and Technical Sciences, Health Sciences and STEM. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, estado veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un Guía de perros entrenados o un animal de servicio y proporciona igual acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis ofrece clases en varias áreas con programas de educación vocacional y técnica (CTE), incluyendo Agricultura, Negocios y Mercadotecnia, Ciencias de la Familia y del Consumidor, Ciencias Técnicas y Calificadas, Ciencias de la Salud y STEM. La falta de dominio del idioma inglés no será una barrera para la admisión y participación en programas de educación profesional y técnica.

Title IX Coordinator: Tommy Elder, 360-807-7235, telder@chehalisschools.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Katie Howell, (360) 807-7245 option 3, khowell@chehalisschools.org

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Leslie Wohld, 360-807-7200, lwohld@chehalisschools.org

Career and Technical Education Coordinator: Don Bunker, 360-807-7235, dbunker@chehalisschools.org

Address: 310 SW 16th St, Chehalis WA 98532

Chehalis-Multilingual Teacher K-8