$3,000 SIGNING BONUS: Bilingual/Bicultural Elementary Teacher - Vacancy ID: 146030

The Whitewater Unified School District is seeking a motivated and qualified full-time Bilingual/Bicultural teacher. The successful candidate must hold ESL Teacher (#395) DPI certification and hold or be able to obtain a Bilingual/Bicultural License (#390) and meet the following requirements. Minimum Qualifications: - Successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, or have demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population. - Knowledge and skill in culturally responsive teaching and learning focused on the needs of multilingual learners. - Skill in classroom management and ability to achieve, support, and maintain acceptable student behavior. - Knowledge of and experience with the WIDA English Language Development Standards Framework. - Knowledge of and ability to use multiple assessments, instruction, and evaluation techniques that are proven effective in bilingual education. - Skill and ability to utilize technology to aid instruction, assessment and learning. - Knowledge of child and adolescent social, linguistic and academic development and ability to apply that knowledge to the selection and application of curriculum materials and instructional practices. - Have background, training, or experience in co-teaching and bilingual literacy development. - Experience with collecting, reviewing, and analyzing student data to inform practice, and advocate for student needs - Demonstrated ability to effectively and positively communicate verbally and in writing with students, families, and staff in Spanish and English. - Successful completion of a teacher certification program at an accredited college or university, and valid state certification(s). - Ability to coach and support regular education teachers with best practices in serving, teaching, and assessing multilingual learners. - Evidence of continuous professional learning and a commitment to participate in professional growth opportunities, collaborations, and self-reflection on professional practice. Desired Qualifications: - Successful experience teaching in a diverse student environment and building positive relationships - Successful experience in a team teaching, collaborative environment - Successful experience in the grade level(s) and/or content area(s) - Experience administering language and academic screeners and the ACCESS for ELLs test - Experience or exposure to Dual Language Immersion classrooms and programming Applications will begin to be reviewed as they are received. LINCOLN ELEMENTARY Lincoln Elementary School in Whitewater, WI, services 390 students in 4K-5th grade. Our school is proud of our diversity, student centered approach, and known for our positive school family culture. With our driven and dedicated staff, we believe in forming meaningful connections with every student. While our academic report card is strong, exceeding expectations, we are most proud of closing the achievement gaps, the dedication to helping all students reach their amazing potential, and the collaboration between home and school. Lincoln Elementary School is proud to be the first Leader in Me School in the state of Wisconsin and a Kennedy Arts Integration School! These accomplishments show our deep belief that every child is valued, and every child has the potential to be great! Whitewater is a vibrant, diverse community with a growing population of multilingual families. Preference will be given to candidates who are multilingual. Whitewater Unified School District has elements of rural and suburban communities. The City of Whitewater has a population of approximately 14,500. Whitewater is located in southern Wisconsin, approximately 45 miles west of Milwaukee, 45 miles east of Madison, and 100 miles northwest of Chicago. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, with an enrollment of over 10,500 students, offers residents a variety of cultural and educational opportunities.