Grade 1 Spanish Immersion Teacher

2026-27 Grade 1 Spanish Immersion Teacher, 1.0 FTE

Elementary School Teaching / Grade 1 - Spanish Immersion

• Minnesota K-6 or 1-6 Elementary Education Teaching License or qualification for a Minnesota teaching license.
• Native or near native fluency in Spanish; advanced rating under ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.
• English language proficiency for communication with parents.
• Successful experience with Total Physical Response (TPR) methodology in immersion programs.
• Ability to develop lesson plans, instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction adjusting the District approved curriculum to meet each pupil’s needs.
• Ability to 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; maintain appropriate records and prepare progress reports.
• Identify pupil needs, make referrals, develop strategies for individual education plans.
• Communicate with parents using Schoology, newsletters, phone calls, e‑mails, conferences, etc.
• Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors.
• Maintain and improve professional skills through meetings, PLCs, coursework, workshops, and seminars.
• Integrate technology into instruction.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

• 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.
• Plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• Provide input to the goal‑setting process for paraprofessionals.

• Demonstrated successful experience in an immersion program preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to apply appropriate skills in performing daily routines.
• Proficient in operating a computer, software, and necessary classroom technology.
• 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 to exchange information and receive work direction.

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A. This Position Is/Not Medical and/or Dental Benefit Eligible.

Andrew Gilbertson, Principal