Elementary Teacher - (Hollister Dual Language Academy)

Teachers at the Hollister Dual Language Academy (HDLA) teach in a 50:50 English-Spanish dual immersion setting. BCLAD Teachers are literate and fluent in Spanish, especially in the academic Spanish required for these intermediate grades, because teaching Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Science in Spanish is required. All teachers are trained in dual immersion philosophy and continue to acquire training after hire. Middle school teachers teach the same group of students in the Dual Immersion program in English and Spanish Language Arts for two periods per day per cohort, teaching either English Language Arts or a Spanish elective in the remaining periods.

Teaching at HDLA is a team situation, requiring extensive planning with other team members. Middle School teachers teach the same students in either English or Spanish in different periods. Instruction in Spanish grammar, spelling, pronunciation, vocabulary and composition; guiding students in conversational Spanish; and teaching students about Spanish language literature, culture and history are all components of this program. Working with parent volunteers, virtually on a daily basis, in both languages is also an essential element of this position.

Requirements / Qualifications

This anticipated vacancy is for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. The number of positions and the site placement is subject to change based on student enrollment and site needs for 2023-2024.

A valid California Multiple Subject Credential and EL Authorization are required. BCLAD and/or strong Spanish proficiency are required for bilingual positions. Applicants must be willing to participate in Dual Immersion Training at HDLA.

Please submit an on-line application, cover letter, resume, three current letters of recommendation,copy of credential, and copies of unofficial transcripts of all post-baccalaureate work.

• Copy of Transcript (Copies of all unofficial transcripts)
• Credential Copy
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Reference
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Hollister School District offers a competitive health and wellness benefits' package, including an employer contribution of $20,456 for certificated employees, in addition to the employee's annual salary.

The Hollister School District prohibits, at any district school or school activity, discrimination, harassment, including sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying, based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This shall apply when applicable, to interns, volunteers, and job applicants. For questions, concerns or complaints, please contact Title IX Compliance Officer: Kip Ward, Deputy Superintendent; 2690 Cienega Road, Hollister, CA 95023; (831)630-6300 or kward@hesd.org.