Position Type:
Teaching/Bilingual Teacher Middle School
Date Posted:
3/5/2026
Location:
Nichols Middle School
Date Available:
August 2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
The job of Two-Way Immersion Bilingual Educator is done for the purpose/s of providing instruction in Spanish to native English and native Spanish students by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for developing the students' ability to effectively perform courses of study in the English language; supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress. This job reports to the Building Principal.
This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.
The Two-Way Immersion (TWI) Educator will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
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Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans.
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Administers tests and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating students' language ability.
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Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
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Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
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Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
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Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
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Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, nap times, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
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Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
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Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
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Prepares a variety of written materials in both English and Spanish (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.
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Provides instruction in both English and Spanish for the purpose of achieving success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through defined lesson plans.
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Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g. other teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.
Other Functions
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Manages student behavior for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment.
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Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code and school policies.
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Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing appropriate personnel for resolution.
Qualifications:
Education Required:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
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Master's degree preferred
Certificates and licenses:
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Professional Educators License (PEL)
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Designated Subject Matter Endorsement Required:
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Bilingual Education Teacher - Spanish
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Transitional Bilingual Educator (TBE)
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Science Endorsement Preferred
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ESL Endorsement Preferred
Experience Required:
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Job related experience is required.
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High levels of proficiency in both English and Spanish (speaking, reading and writing).
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Expertise in using best instructional practices, such as standards-based teaching, instructional assessment, cooperative learning, and differentiated instruction.
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Integrating multi-cultural concepts across the curriculum.
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Skilled in teaching diverse students.
Compensation and Benefits (2026-2027 school year)
Minimum starting salary with Bachelors degree:
$56,920 (includes District paid TRS pension) - pro-rated to start date
Minimum starting salary with Masters degree:
$62,042 (includes District paid TRS pension) - pro-rated to start date
Benefits include:
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Medical and Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Pet Insurance
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Life Insurance and Long-term Disability
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Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Pension plan
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Flexible Benefits Plan
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Tax Deferred Annuities
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12 Sick Days
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2 Personal Days
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Employee Assistance Program
Application Procedure:
Apply online at www.district65.net
Selection Procedure:
Qualified candidates will be notified to schedule an interview
