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Dual Language 1st Grade Teacher (Spanish/English) - Perrin Woods Elementary Scho

Young World Physical Education, Springfield, OH, United States


Dual Language 1st Grade Teacher (Spanish/English) - Perrin Woods Elementary School
Job ID:

5653941
Application Deadline:

May 10, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted:

Apr 17, 2026 7:04 PM (UTC)

Job Description
We are seeking a Dual Language 1st Grade Teacher (Spanish/English) within the Springfield City School District for the 2026‑2027 school year. The District is a nationally ranked Division I district serving approximately 7,500 students from Pre‑K through grade 12, with 17 state‑of‑the‑art buildings in west‑central Ohio. The District values diversity and aims to foster social and emotional growth through academic and extracurricular opportunities, including a 1:1 initiative and a digital learning lab offering 3‑D printing, graphic design, and videography.

Qualifications

Valid teaching license issued by the Ohio Department of Education for K‑3

TESOL certified or currently enrolled in a certification program

Fully bilingual and biliterate (Spanish/English) with at least “Advanced Mid” proficiency in Spanish and “Superior” proficiency in English on the ACTFL Scale via OPI exam

Outstanding personal/interpersonal skills

Sensitivity to child development stages, second‑language acquisition, and cultural awareness

Openness towards parent communication

Experience using technology to facilitate instruction

Willingness to be flexible in teaching assignments within the District

Preferred Qualifications

1‑3 years of teaching experience

Experience with English Language Learners

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English

Experience with Dual Language instruction

Responsibilities

Establish lesson plans and implement curriculum based on Ohio’s Proficiency Standards

Provide effective instruction to students in developing English and Spanish proficiency across listening, speaking, reading, and writing

Demonstrate flexible teaching models such as immersion, push‑in, whole‑group, small‑group, individual, and collaborative instruction

Monitor progress in Spanish and English, content‑area classwork, attendance, and general school behavior

Participate in assessments of language proficiency tests for students

Prepare and maintain documentation required for state reporting on student progress

Use a wide range of academic scaffolds and accommodations for content‑area and ESOL classrooms

Promote collaboration and team‑building, building rapport with staff and community

Assess Dual Language students’ accomplishments regularly and provide progress reports

Know the RTI process and seek support from specialists when needed

Provide support to students with disabilities

Facilitate and document communication with parents

Offer technical assistance and general support to content‑area teachers regarding Dual Language integration

Champion Dual Language students

Attend all staff meetings, team meetings, trainings, and professional development as required

Implement district‑approved curricular resources, electronic and print, in teaching and assessment activities

Diagnose, prescribe, and analyze student data

Implement effective classroom management strategies

Participate in professional development opportunities defined by the department, building, and District

Perform other duties as assigned

What We Offer

Contracted employment: 183 days per year, 7.25 hours per day

Starting salary in accordance with the negotiated agreement, increasing with experience and education

Competitive benefits for contracted employees

All employees receive professional development opportunities

Benefits and salary details align with the Springfield Education Association (SEA) negotiated agreement for the 2025‑26 school year

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