2026-27 Chinese Immersion Language and Social Studies Long Term Sub Teacher, 0.25-0.3 FTE, Dates: Current-6/9/27

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• Qualifications:
• Minnesota K-12 Chinese and 5-8/5-12 Social Studies Teacher licenses, or can qualify for MN Teacher Licenses through Tier 1 or Tier 2 District verification.
• Native or near native fluency in Mandarin Chinese (we use the InterviewIQ language assessment tool and require a "Superior" rating under the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines).
• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.

Compensation:
Click here to view the teacher salary schedule. Rates for this position can be found in Appendix -a-, Schedule A.
This Position Is Not Medical nor Dental Benefit Eligible.

• Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Demonstrate native or near native fluency in Mandarin Chinese. ("Superior" rating under the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines).
• Demonstrate English Language proficiency to allow communication with parents.
• Demonstrate successful experience in Total Physical Response (TPR) methodology for teaching in an immersion program at a middle school level (Grade 6 to Grade 8).
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the District approved curriculum to the needs of each pupil at a middle school level (Grade 6 to Grade 8).
• Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences for middle school students (Grade 6 to Grade 8).
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records in a timely fashion prepare progress reports.
• Identify pupil needs and make appropriate referrals and develop strategies for individual education plans.
• Communicate regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of Schoology, newsletters, phone calls, e-mails, conferences, etc.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.
• Maintain and improve professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, PLC's, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices.
• Integration of technology into instruction.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

• Specific Responsibilities:
• Collaborative work in a fast-paced environment interacting with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community with multiple requests and concerns.
• Support and communicate with other administrators and staff.
• Respond in emergency situations.
• Know, interpret, and follow school District policies.
• May plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• May provide input to the goal-setting process for paraprofessionals.

• Knowledge and Skills:
• Demonstrated successful experience in an immersion program preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to apply appropriate skills in performing daily routines.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a computer, software and necessary classroom technology.
• Ability to develop effective and positive working relationships with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community.
• Maintain professional composure while dealing with a variety of personalities and situations.
• Show initiative and function as a self-starter.
• Effectively communicate and have interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Hiring Administrators:
Dr. Carolyn Trenteentun, Principal

Application Procedure:

External Applicants:
Please upload a letter of interest, resume, 3 letters of professional recommendation, transcripts and Minnesota Teacher license information with your online application.

Internal Applicants:
Current educators do not need to attach letters of recommendation or transcripts