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

Position: 2026-27 Spanish Immersion Teacher, 1.0 FTE

Position Details

Position Type:
Secondary Teaching/Foreign Language/Immersion-Spanish
Date Posted: 4/24/2026
Location:

Minnetonka High School (MHS)
Date Available:

2026-27 School Year
Closing Date:
Until Filled

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Qualifications

Minnesota K-12 Spanish Teaching License preferred or must qualify for a Minnesota teaching license.

Native or near-native fluency in Spanish. (Requires an "Advanced" rating under the 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 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.

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

Communicate regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of Schoology, newsletters, phone calls, e-mail, 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 in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices.

Participate in a professional learning community on a regular basis.

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)

Jeff Erickson, Principal

Application Procedure

External Applicants: Please upload a letter of interest, resume, 3 letters of professional recommendation, transcripts and Minnesota Teacher license information with your online application.

Internal Applicants: Current educators do not need to attach letters of recommendation or transcripts.

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Spanish Immersion Teacher, FTE