Spanish Immersion Teacher,FTE Job Minnetonka area,Minnesota USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 2026-27 Spanish Immersion Teacher, 1.0 FTE

2026-27 Spanish Immersion Teacher, 1.0 FTE ()

Position Type:
Secondary Teaching / Foreign Language / Immersion-Spanish

Qualifications

Preferred:
Minnesota K-12 Spanish Teaching License; must be able to qualify for a Minnesota teaching license.

Native or near native fluency in Spanish (Advanced rating under ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines).

Compensation

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This position is Medical and Dental Benefit Eligible.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Demonstrate native or near native fluency in Spanish (Advanced rating under 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, and prepare progress reports.

Identify pupil needs and make appropriate referrals, developing strategies for individual education plans.

Maintain a professional day, as defined by building and contract.

Communicate regularly with parents outside the 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, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars to stay current with best teaching practices.

Participate in a professional learning community on a regular basis.

Integrate technology into instruction.

Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Specific Responsibilities

Collaborate 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 (may be required).

Provide input to the goal‑setting process for paraprofessionals (may be required).

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, and the general public, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

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Spanish Immersion Teacher, FTE