<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Waterford Public Schools has a vacancy for a team-oriented individual. Waterford Public Schools is seeking a Bilingual (Spanish) Elementary Teacher at Great Neck Elementary School effective for the 2025-26 school year.</p> <p>The bilingual elementary teacher will provide instruction in both English and Spanish to develop students' bilingualism, biliteracy, and cultural competence while meeting grade-level academic standards. This position plays a critical role in our dual language immersion program, supporting students in becoming proficient in two languages to achieve academic success.</p> <p>Waterford Public Schools serves approximately 2,400 students in grades PK-12. Our district is actively seeking to diversify its administration, faculty, and staff to better reflect our students' multiple identities and to bring a broader range of experiences into our district to continue to enhance the teaching and learning for ALL. Waterford's Mission and Strategic Plan guide us as we take action to engage all voices to examine practices, imagine possibilities and create an equitable, diverse community with "One Team, One Purpose, Putting Our Students First!"</p> <p>The District's facilities include three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. The Waterford community strongly supports the public schools and has high expectations for staff and students. According to the State of Connecticut Next Generation Performance Accountability System, Waterford Public Schools ranks in the top third of K-12 school districts in the state. The Waterford Board of Education is a nine-member elected body.</p> <p>EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>State of Connecticut endorsement</p> <ul> <li>(902) Elementary Bilingual Pre-K-9; (009) Bilingual, no longer issued but accepted </li><li>Bilingual certified candidates, who hold a TESOL endorsement also encouraged to apply. </li></ul> <p>Wage is in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.https://waterford.ss16.sharpschool.com/our_district/departments/hr/contracts/waterford_federation_of_classroom_teachers</p> <p>Link to full job description below:</p> <p>https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XAot6Kv0_YQ9nzCV0RjCts5IGGDZxzM9/view?usp=drive_link</p>