ESL Teacher

Overview

Hopkins Public Schools seeks educators and staff who are equity-minded, culturally responsive, and deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces where all learners can thrive. We are an inclusive E-12 district serving approximately 7,200 students across the City of Hopkins and surrounding communities. We value diversity in students, staff, and communities and strive to foster a welcoming environment where every student and staff member feels seen, heard, and valued.

We are committed to fostering innovation, growth, and equity in learning.

You are welcome  belong at Hopkins.

ESL Teacher

• Knowledge of and expertise in the field of Second Language Acquisition to serve as a resource for administrators, mainstream staff, students, and parents
• Maintain excellent English skills
• Knowledge of and experience with ESL curriculum
• Work effectively with diverse groups of students, parents, and staff
• Adapt instruction to various learning levels and styles
• Demonstrate effective classroom management and organizational skills
• Advocate for non-English speaking students and families
• Collaborate with staff members in a cooperative manner
• Work independently within the framework of a school setting with administrators, mainstream teachers, resource staff, students, and parents
• Knowledge and experience with newcomers and students with limited formal schooling is strongly recommended

Qualifications:

Qualified applicants will have completed the K-12 ESL license requirements for certification and have a minimum of one-year experience as a K-12 ESL teacher. Applicants will have a variety of recent experiences with non-English speaking students in a US and/or an international setting.

• Knowledge of and expertise in the field of Second Language Acquisition to serve as a resource for administrators, mainstream staff, students, and parents
• Excellent English skills
• Knowledge of and experience with ESL curriculum
• The ability to work effectively with diverse groups of students, parents, and staff
• The capability to adapt instruction to various learning levels and styles
• Effective classroom management and organizational skills
• Prior experience in advocacy for non-English speaking students and families
• The ability to work cooperatively with staff members
• The desire and ability to work independently within the framework of a school setting with administrators, mainstream teachers, resource staff, students, and parents
• Knowledge and experience with newcomers and students with limited formal schooling is strongly recommended

The Hopkins School ESL Program offers English instruction to students whose primary language is not English. The principal duty of the ESL teacher is to instruct and support students in English and help them acquire language skills to function meaningfully throughout the day.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in a school environment, using standard equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds;

vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

Work is performed in a school setting.

0.66 FTE - 185 Days

HEA Union Contract

Range: BA: $45,627- $65,024; MA: $50,702 - $82,203

Position specific Benefits information is available HERE

Union Contracts, Position Handbook/Agreements are located HERE