Southampton Elementary School is seeking a passionate, dedicated, and qualified Bilingual Teacher 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.