English Second Language; ESL - REAMS; FTE

English as a Second Language (ESL) – REAMS (1.0 FTE)

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching / ESL
• Date Posted: 2/25/2026
• Location:
  
  Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet School
• Date Available:
  
  2026-27 School Year
• Closing Date: 03/13/2026

Rockford is currently seeking an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher (1.0 FTE) for the 2026-27 school year. The Rockford Area Schools 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.

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 U.S. 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.
• 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 in a cooperative setting 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.

An appropriate license issued by the State of Minnesota is required.

Brenda Nyhus, Principal

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• Single Coverage – District pays $869.40 toward premium.
• Family Coverage – District pays $1,620 toward premium.
• District contributes $1,000 into HSA if enrolled in a high deductible plan.
• Dental:
  Single coverage – District pays sum that covers premium for employee only.
• Life Insurance:
  District provides $60,000 of life insurance at no cost; employee may purchase supplemental life insurance.
• Long Term Disability:
  District provided at no cost to the employee.
• Flexible Spending Account:
  Employees may elect to contribute on a pre‑tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts.
• Retirement:
  The District contributes 9.81% of your total salary in the Teachers Retirement Association pension plan.
• Employees may also elect to participate in Deferred Compensation Plan once continuing rights are granted.

Rockford Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX, including employment. All Title IX reports and concerns should be directed to the Superintendent of Schools. More information can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..rockford
883.org/district/departments/human-resources/title-ix.

Rockford Area Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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