Dual Language Spanish Teacher K-5 - Multiple Locations Norte/Lagos - 26/27 SY

Kyrene School District; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyrene School District in Tempe, Arizona, is seeking a qualified Teacher for the 2026/2027 school year. This role focuses on educating students through direct classroom instruction and specialized education programs. Candidates must possess an Arizona Elementary Teacher Certification, bilingual endorsement, and Spanish proficiency. The position includes 194 work days, starting on July 8, 2026. Additional requirements include a future literacy endorsement and preference for an SEI endorsement.

Qualifications

• Arizona Elementary Teacher Certification Required and a bilingual endorsement.
• Spanish proficiency (reading, writing, oral) by an accredited university assessment.
• SEI endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate students through classroom instruction.
• Implement specialized education and skills development programs.

Skills

Spanish proficiency

Arizona Elementary Teacher Certification

SEI endorsement

Education

Bilingual endorsement

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.

Employment Information: 2026/2027 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.