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K-8 Spanish Language Arts Specialist
Location
United States
Posted
28 days ago
Salary
$31 / hour
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
K-8 Spanish Language Arts Specialist
Kiddom
• Collaborate with the instructional design team during the initial analysis phase to develop a scope and sequence for Spanish ELA lessons across K–8 grade bands. • Conduct thorough reviews of lesson content, learning objectives, and instructional activities to ensure alignment with relevant Spanish language arts standards and frameworks. • Assess the developmental and linguistic appropriateness of lesson design, vocabulary, and text selections for each grade band (K–2, 3–5, 6–8). • Provide detailed, actionable, written feedback on lesson materials that will be implemented by content writers and instructional designers. • Evaluate the authenticity and accuracy of Spanish-language content, including grammar, syntax, and culturally situated language use. • Serve as a subject matter expert on Spanish literacy development, including phonological awareness in Spanish, decoding, fluency, comprehension, and written expression across the K–8 continuum. • Advise on best practices for supporting Spanish-dominant, emergent bilingual, and heritage language learners across grade levels. • Ensure cultural and linguistic responsiveness throughout lesson materials, with attention to diverse Latin American and Spanish-speaking communities and dialects. • Recommend evidence-based instructional practices and current research in Spanish literacy education, biliteracy, and dual-language program design. • Advise on the integration of Spanish language arts instruction with English language arts to support biliteracy development where applicable. • Verify the accuracy of Spanish-language content, including standards alignment, grade-level appropriateness, and adherence to accepted linguistic norms. • Ensure lesson content reflects current guidance on Spanish language arts instruction, biliteracy frameworks, and relevant state or national standards. • Review materials for clarity, coherence, and accessibility for teacher learners who may have varying levels of Spanish language proficiency. • Identify gaps in content coverage, linguistic accuracy, or cultural representation, and flag areas requiring additional development or revision.
Job Requirements
- Master's degree in Education, Bilingual Education, Spanish Language Arts, Linguistics, or a related field.
- Bilingual or dual-language teaching authorization (e.g., Bilingual Authorization, BCLAD, or equivalent) preferred.
- Native or near-native Spanish proficiency required; formal training in Spanish linguistics or language arts instruction preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of successful K–8 classroom teaching experience delivering Spanish language arts or dual-language instruction.
- Demonstrated expertise in implementing Spanish ELA standards and frameworks in elementary and/or middle school settings.
- Experience with curriculum development, lesson review, or instructional coaching in a bilingual or Spanish-medium context.
- Proven track record of supporting Spanish-dominant, emergent bilingual, or heritage Spanish speakers in developing literacy skills.
- Deep understanding of Spanish language arts standards, biliteracy frameworks, and the research base supporting Spanish literacy development across grades K–8.
- Expertise in developmentally appropriate and linguistically appropriate practices for learners across the K–8 continuum.
- Strong knowledge of Spanish literacy development, including phonological and phonemic awareness in Spanish, morphology, syntax, text complexity, and written composition.
- Understanding of the connections and transfer between Spanish and English literacy skills in bilingual and dual-language programs.
- Familiarity with culturally sustaining pedagogy and approaches that affirm the linguistic and cultural identities of Spanish-speaking students.
- Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles as applied to language arts instruction.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Spanish and English.
- Ability to provide constructive, specific, and actionable feedback to content developers in a collaborative environment.
Benefits
- Flexible, part-time schedule that works around your availability.
- Opportunities to grow your skills and deepen your expertise in edtech.
- The chance to make an immediate impact on educators and classrooms.
- A passionate, collaborative team obsessed with building transformative education technology
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