27 Grade 1 Spanish Immersion Teacher, FTE
Job in
Minnetonka, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55345, USA
Listing for:
Minnetonka Public Schools
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-05-26
Job specializations:
-
Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Special Education Teacher, Bilingual
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: 2026-27 Grade 1 Spanish Immersion Teacher, 1.0 FTE
Position Type
Elementary School Teaching/Grade 1-Spanish Immersion
Date Posted
5/22/2026
Location
Groveland Elementary
Date Available
2026-27 School Year
Closing Date
Until Filled
Qualifications
Minnesota K-6 or 1-6 Elementary Education Teaching License or must qualify for a Minnesota teaching license.Native or near native fluency in Spanish. (we use the Interview
IQ language assessment tool and require an "Advanced" rating under the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines).Compensation
to view the teacher salary schedule. Rates for this position can be found in Appendix
-a-, Schedule
A. This Position Is/Not Medical and/or Dental Benefit Eligible.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Demonstrate native or near native fluency in Spanish. (we require an "Advanced" 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.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)
Andrew Gilbertson, Principal
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