2027 Elementary Spanish Immersion Temporary Teacher, 1.0 FTE, Dates: 1/4/27-6/9/27

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• Qualifications:
• Minnesota K-6 or 1-6 Elementary Education Teaching License or must qualify for a Minnesota teaching license. The District is willing to consider candidates licensed in other content areas and provide support for an OFP.
• Native or near native fluency in Spanish. (we use the InterviewIQ language assessment tool and require an "Advanced" rating under the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines).

Compensation:
Click here to view the teacher salary schedule. Rates for this position can be found in Appendix -a-, Schedule A.
This Position Is Medical and Dental Benefit Eligible.

• Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Demonstrate native or near native fluency in Spanish. (we require an "Advanced" rating under the ACTFL Proficiency Guildelines).
• Demonstrate English Language proficiency to allow communication with parents.
• Demonstrate successful experience in Total Physical Response (TPR) methdology for teaching in an immersion program.
• 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.
• Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• 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 Administrator(s):
Elementary Principals

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 teachers do not need to attach letters of recommendation or transcripts