English Second Language Teacher - Elementary

English Second Language Teacher - Elementary

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching / ESL
• Date Posted: 4/21/2026
• Date Available:
  
  08/24/2026

The Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Elementary School is looking for an energetic ESL teacher who wants to make a difference in the lives of each and every student who walks through our doors. We are a small school located in central Minnesota. We are a hours drive from St. Cloud, 2 hour drive from the Twin Cities, 30 minutes from Alexandria, and 3 hours from Duluth.

We are surrounded by area lakes, parks, and have one of the last Drive-In Movie theatres in Minnesota. We have a diverse community consisting of European, Mexican, Caribbean, and other nationalities. Fifty two percent of our student population identifies as Hispanic. Todd County is also home of an active Amish population. We serve the communities of Grey Eagle, Burtrum, and Long Prairie.

Our district exceeds the state average on meeting the goals of our ESL students. Roughly a quarter of our Spanish speaking students are bilingual. We have family liaison's that serve both at our secondary and elementary schools that also serve as translators. We are also an Achievement and Integration school which provides funds that support our bilingual students in meeting both academic and social needs.

Our district has an ESL coordinator who helps coordinate our services throughout the district including the St. Mary's Catholic School. We are committed to meeting the needs of all students. We are looking for a team member to help us continue to provide a world class education.

$50,000- $90,819 - dependent on education and experience

• Health Insurance: $708 to $1015
• Dental: $34.16 to $115.10
• Vision: $5.21 to $15.32
• Health Insurance (District Contribution): $1,010
• Dental (District Contribution): $0
• Vision (District Contribution): $0
• Life Insurance cost to employee: $7.35
• Long Term Disability Insurance cost to employee: $17.52

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing, foster communication skills, develop an understanding and appreciation of the English Language.

• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in student education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment, and maintains inventory records.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as…