Multi-Lingual/Bridge Program Teacher

Reports to: Building Principal Location: Centralia High School

Bargaining Unit: Centralia Education Association FLSA Status: Exempt

Classification: ML/Bridge Teacher

Job Summary:

This position is a combined role serving as both a 0.4 FTE Multilingual Learner (ML) Support Teacher and a 0.6 FTE Bridge Program Teacher at the high school level. The ML teacher’s primary role is to develop students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills that are fundamental to academic success. The teacher will work directly with multilingual learners to develop both conversational and academic language across curricular areas while collaborating with classroom teachers and school staff to ensure students are progressing toward higher levels of English proficiency and academic achievement. Responsibilities include monitoring and documenting student progress, providing language development activities and supports, maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment, and communicating with students, families, and administrators regarding student growth, proficiency goals, and academic progress.

In the Bridge Program role, the teacher will lead a newly developed support program designed to reconnect students who may be disengaging from the traditional high school experience. The program will support students who are struggling academically, experiencing gaps in learning, lacking soft skills, facing attendance challenges, or needing additional social-emotional and academic support. The teacher will use creative, flexible, and relationship-based approaches to help students build confidence, improve engagement, develop essential life and academic skills, and make progress toward graduation. This position requires strong collaboration with counselors, administrators, families, and staff, as well as a commitment to innovative practices that meet the diverse needs of students.

Required Qualifications:

● Possession of a valid Washington State Teaching Certificate

● Bachelor’s degree in the field of education

● Working knowledge of second language acquisition, bilingualism, literacy development, and effective instructional pedagogy

● Working knowledge of instruction and the ability to effectively design, implement, and deliver intentional instruction and intervention.

● Demonstrated ability to support multilingual learners in developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills necessary for academic success

● Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and community members

● Demonstrated ability to work successfully with students who are academically at-risk, disengaged from school, or experiencing gaps in learning and soft skills development

● Ability to create a safe, welcoming, and supportive learning environment focused on student growth and belonging

● Demonstrated organizational skills and flexibility to respond to changing student and program needs

● Ability to use creative, individualized, and relationship-based approaches to support student engagement, attendance, and academic progress

● Ability to communicate effectively, listen actively, demonstrate empathy and patience, and maintain a positive attitude

● Ability to implement the District’s vision, mission, goals, culture code, and Tiger for Life commitment, including the belief that all students can succeed

● A commitment to student-centered practices by upholding high expectations, fostering collaboration, and supporting the academic and personal success of all students

● Promotion of an inclusive and respectful learning environment that values the unique strengths, needs, and aspirations of every student while contributing positively to the school community and district mission

● Ability to collaborate with counselors, administrators, teachers, classified staff, and families to support student success

● Ability to maintain confidentiality, work independently and collaboratively, and effectively problem-solve

● Demonstrated growth mindset and commitment to the belief that all students can succeed

● Working knowledge of cognitive and emotional/social adolescent development

● Ability to train, coach, collaborate with, and support staff in implementing student interventions and supports

● Ability to create, maintain, and report required program documentation, student progress data, and compliance records

● Ability to support the District’s vision, mission, goals, and Culture Code

● Ability to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures

● Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Qualifications:

● Possession of an ELL/Multilingual endorsement

● Ability to speak Spanish

● Previous successful experience working with high school students

● Successful experience working with individuals from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds

● Experience supporting multilingual learners and students with diverse academic and social-emotional needs

● Experience developing creative interventions and relationship-based supports for students who are disengaged from school

● Experience collaborating with staff, families, and community partners to improve student outcomes

● Knowledge of restorative practices, trauma-informed practices, and/or student engagement strategies preferred

● Experience using data to monitor student progress and inform instruction and interventions preferred

Essential Functions for this Position:

● Demonstrates knowledge of effective instructional and intervention strategies for Multilingual Learners (ML) and students requiring academic support, including the ability to design and deliver intentional, data-informed instruction aligned to student needs.

● Ability to implement targeted interventions, monitor student progress, and adjust instructional practices to support language development, academic growth, and equitable access to curriculum.

● Uses assessment data, collaboration with staff, and evidence-based practices to develop and deliver differentiated instruction and interventions for diverse learners in both small-group and classroom settings.

● Creates supportive and inclusive learning environments that foster student engagement, language acquisition, and academic success through intentional instructional planning and intervention delivery.

● Develop and implement interventions for students who are academically at-risk, credit-deficient, or disengaged from school

● Collaborate with building principals, Program Director, counselors, and staff to design equitable and effective service delivery models for students

● Work collaboratively with ML staff, general education teachers, and support staff to design, monitor, and evaluate multilingual learner services

● Manage, train, and supervise paraeducators as assigned to support instructional programming

● Manage and integrate instructional technology to support student learning and engagement

● Ensure compliance with all federal and state ML program requirements and district assessment procedures

● Monitor, maintain, and reconcile student records, including registration data, parent notifications, and monthly reporting requirements

● Arrange for and administer placement assessments, including WIDA testing and other language proficiency measures

● Support and coordinate state and district achievement testing, including identifying and documenting accommodations and supports

● Provide advocacy for students and families through school-based support, outreach, and collaboration with community organizations and service providers

● Participate in special education, retention, and student support meetings as needed for ML students

● Communicate with families through conferences, outreach, and school or community events (occasionally)

● Participate in faculty committees, student support initiatives, and extracurricular or student activity sponsorship as appropriate

● Maintain professional competence through district-provided and self-directed professional learning activities

● Attend required trainings, meetings, and professional development sessions

● Perform other duties as assigned to support student success and program effectiveness

Salary: $64,488 - $127,816, depending on experience and qualifications

Work schedule: 1.0 FTE – 7.5 hours per day / 187 days per school year

Benefits: 12 sick leave and 3 personal leave days; health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance through SEBB; State retirement through DRS; other fringe benefits as allowed under the Centralia Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Application Procedures:

Anyone interested in this position should apply through EdJobsNW with a letter of interest, a resume, and three professional references AND submit the letter of interest to Scot Embrey, Principal of Centralia High School at sembrey@centralia.wednet.edu. Current employees of Centralia School District need only to send a letter of interest to Scot Embrey.

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