San Jose Unified School District Visa Sponsorship USA

The impact you will have: As a Two-Way Bilingual Immersion Spanish Teacher, you will play a vital role in helping students become bilingual, biliterate, and culturally aware learners. Through engaging instruction in Spanish and English, you will support students in developing strong academic skills while fostering pride in their linguistic and cultural identities. You will create an inclusive classroom where multilingual learners thrive, collaborate with colleagues and families to support language development, and help prepare students to succeed in an increasingly diverse and global community. A more detailed job description is available at More detailed job descriptions are available at https://sjusd.box.com/v/twbiteacher.

Who you are: You are a passionate educator who believes in the power of bilingualism and cultural connection in the classroom. You are committed to creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment where students feel valued, supported, and empowered to learn in both Spanish and English. You bring strong instructional practices, cultural awareness, and a collaborative mindset, working closely with colleagues and families to support students’ academic success and language development. Above all, you believe that multilingualism is an asset and are dedicated to helping students grow as confident, biliterate learners.

What you will need to apply:

• Resume and letter of introduction outlining your desire and qualifications for this position
• Two (2) letters of reference from prior supervisors
• Transcripts of your undergraduate degree, and graduate degrees if applicable. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes only.
• Multiple Subject Credential - attachment should include document number assigned by the CTC. Click here to see an example.
• BCLAD
• Passage of San José Unified's Language Proficiency Assessment (you will be invited to this following your first round interview)
• Spanish required (Native speaker desirable)
• If you are an international applicant, you will need to submit a transcript evaluation that will state what your degree is equivalent to in California. Please click here to view approved agencies.
• Entry of all past employers in the work history section of this application (please see Education Code section 44939.5 - as amended by California AB2534)

AB-2534 Employment History

As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service. For all certificated positions, please be comprehensive in disclosing any part-time, full-time and substitute employment.

Failure to disclose any previous educational employment may result in the disqualification of your application.

You must list all previous LEAs (Local Education Agencies) where you have been employed. If multiple LEAs are within the same district, only the district information is required. An LEA is a local entity involved in education including but not limited to school districts, county offices of education, direct-funded charter schools, and special education local plan area (SELPA).

When will you hear back from us: Within seven days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to us at credentials@sjusd.org.

Note to internal applicants:

• Even though we may have some information on file for you, we encourage you to submit a letter of introduction highlighting your qualifications and interest in this role, as well as any other information you would like to share. Where applicable, please also note which available location you are applying to.
• To be eligible to interview, you will need to be in good evaluation standing.