Bilingual Teacher - Leave Replacement - SES

Southampton Elementary Schoolis seeking a passionate, dedicated, and qualified BilingualTeacher to serve as a leave replacement. The ideal candidate will foster a warm, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment while delivering rigorous instruction in both English and Spanish across core subjects. Key Responsibilities Instruction & Curriculum Delivery Plan and execute engaging, standards-aligned lessons using a dual-language / bilingual curriculum model. Deliver foundational literacy instruction in Spanish and English, building reading comprehension, writing, and phonics skills in both languages. Adapt learning materials and differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learner profiles, including English Language Learners (ELLs) and students with IEPs/504 plans. Integrate culturally responsive practices that celebrate students' backgrounds and language identities. Classroom Community & Support Maintain a well-structured, supportive, and emotionally safe classroom culture. Utilize positive behavior management strategies consistent with school-wide practices. Assess student progress regularly using formative and summative tools; analyze data to adjust daily instruction. Collaboration & Professional Engagement Partner with the grade-level team, dual-language specialists, and support staff to ensure cohesive instruction. Maintain clear, frequent, and culturally supportive communication with families regarding student growth and well-being. Follow established lesson plans while maintaining flexibility to adapt to student needs throughout the duration of the replacement period. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, Bilingual Education, or a related field (Master’s preferred). Certification: State Teaching Certification in Elementary Education (K–6 or equivalent) with a Bilingual Education (Spanish) endorsement/extension. Experience: Prior teaching or student-teaching experience in a bilingual/dual-language elementary classroom strongly preferred. Skills: Strong understanding of second-language acquisition theory, early literacy development, and positive classroom management techniques. #J-18808-Ljbffr Southampton Union Free School