2nd - 3rd Grade Dual Language English Teacher - 26/27 SY

Kyrene School District; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyrene School District is seeking an Arizona elementary teacher with a bilingual endorsement and Spanish proficiency. Candidates will be interviewed in Spanish and must hold an AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card. Literacy endorsement may be required in the future.

This position supports instruction in classrooms and through district programs. Start date is July 8, 2026 for new teachers, for the 2026-27 school year.

Qualifications

• Arizona Elementary Teacher Certification is required.
• Spanish proficiency must be demonstrated by an accredited university assessment.

Responsibilities

• Teach elementary students following district standards.
• Develop and implement classroom instruction and skill development programs.
• Interviews for this position will be conducted in Spanish.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish) proficiency

Education

Arizona Elementary Teacher Certification

SEI endorsement preferred

Job description

Job Description:

The Teacher is distinguished from other classes by the focus on educating students through classroom instruction as well as through specialized education and skills development programs in schools and throughout the District as Teacher Specialists.

Complete Job Description Link:

Teacher

Job Qualifications:

Arizona Elementary Teacher Certification Required and a bilingual endorsement. Spanish proficiency (reading, writing, oral) by an accredited university assessment. Interviews for this position will be conducted in Spanish. SEI endorsement preferred.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

Valid IVP Level One AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card is required.

Employment Information:

2026-27 school year; 194 work days (216 day teacher calendar)

Start Date:

July 8, 2026 (New Teachers)

Salary link:

Certified

Future Requirement:

Literacy Endorsement (unless you hold a Reading K-8, Reading K-12 or Reading Specialist K-12 endorsement)

Timeline

• Teachers who were certified on or before 8/1/2025 have until 8/1/2028 to obtain the literacy endorsement.
• Teachers who certify after 8/1/2025 will have 3 years from certificate issuance to obtain the literacy endorsement.
• Teachers who graduate from AZ colleges in 2025 should have completed the coursework and should have the certificate on their licenses.

Additional Information can be found on the FAQ page of the AZ Dept of Ed.