2026 Grade 2 Spanish Immersion Long Term Sub Teacher, FTE, Dates

2026 Grade 2 Spanish Immersion Long Term Substitute Teacher, 1.0 FTE, Dates: 8/24/26-11/17/26
Job

Elementary School Teaching / Grade 2-Spanish Immersion

• 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 (requires an "Advanced" rating under the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines).

Click to view the teacher salary schedule. Rates for this position can be found in Appendix‑a, Schedule

A. This position is not eligible for medical or dental benefits.

• Demonstrate native or near-native fluency in Spanish.
• Demonstrate English language proficiency to communicate with parents.
• Use 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 and develop strategies for individualized education plans.
• Communicate regularly with parents outside the normal classroom day via 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, PLCs, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars to stay current with best teaching practices.
• Integrate technology into instruction.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

• 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 to 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.

• Demonstrated successful experience in an immersion program is 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 applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public.

Nancy Wittman‑Beltz, Principal