• BA/BS in a related field.
• Must present transcripts of highest level of education within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position.
• Spanish bilingual skills required - Must pass STAMP bilingual assessment.
• Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within thirty (30) days of hire and yearly thereafter.
• Must pass a background check, which includes employee paid fingerprinting.

• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate.
• Bilingual/biliterate in Spanish and English.
• Satisfactory evaluations.
• Must be able to initiate independent actions and be a self-starter.
• Must uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.
• Must take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Must demonstrate sufficient command of the English language to communicate verbally and in writing with students, parents, district staff members and other concerned people regarding all aspects of their job-related activities.

• Knowledge and understanding of Dual Language Education.
• Understanding of the KSD enrollment process and the dual language placement procedures.
• Evidence of ability to assess and correct issues involving safety.
• Evidence of ability to establish and maintain a tactful, cooperative and effective relationship with students, parents, staff, fellow employees and management.
• Evidence of ability to approach assigned work in a professional manner, working toward the common goal of teamwork, pride in service delivery and continuous improvement.
• Experience working as a team member and collegial group dynamics.
• Excellent communication skills; both written and oral.
• Excellent organizational skills.

• Coordinate testing and identification of students for the dual language program.
• Communicate with secretaries, principals, district staff and transportation in regard to program placement.
• Educate parents on the benefits of dual language.
• Coordinate the dual lottery.
• Facilitate the 5th to 6th grade dual transition.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Work with a team to schedule and facilitate dual language parent interest meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Mobility: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull 18-26 lbs, sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm.

• Sense: The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• Lifting: The employee must be able to lift or move up to 18-26 pounds; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.

• Physical Hazards: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F +. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.

Kennewick School District