4th Grade Spanish Dual Language Immersion Teacher; SY

Position: 4th Grade Spanish Dual Language Immersion Teacher (1.0)

Location: Castle Elementary

Work Schedule: 8 hours/day, 194 duty days

Start Date:  School Year

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Perform professional classroom teaching under the supervision of a Principal while collaborating in a professional learning community to meet student needs and develop effective biliteracy practices. The teacher will implement dual-language lessons using research-based immersion strategies, including goal-setting, assessment, and scaffolding, to ensure instruction is relevant, consistent with the District curriculum, and accessible to all learners.

• Provide instruction in core curriculum areas following a 50/50 Spanish and English model to ensure a successful transition for students as they move from the 80/20 foundational years into a balanced bilingual curriculum.
• Utilize research-based immersion practices, including content-based instruction and scaffolding, to explicitly facilitate the bridge between Spanish and English, helping students identify linguistic patterns and transfer academic concepts across both languages.
• Maintain high-impact instruction by consistently utilizing and modeling professional academic Spanish during designated blocks, ensuring students are immersed in a high-quality linguistic environment.
• Implement district and school goals/objectives using the provided curriculum, instructional resources, and technologies.
• Evaluate student performance according to district systems, maintain required records, and use data to focus on student achievement.
• Maintain regular, effective communication (verbally and in writing) with parents, students, and staff in both English and Spanish.
• As part of instructional planning, occasionally translate and adapt curriculum materials to ensure students have access to high-quality, linguistically appropriate Spanish-language resources.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment within the classroom and school community.

• Valid Minnesota teaching license in Elementary Education (K-6).
• Language Proficiency:
  Demonstrated ability to use precise academic language and communicate effectively in both English and Spanish.
• Meet the professional development requirements of the MN READ Act. This requires having already completed an MDE-approved professional development program (e.g., LETRS, CORE OL&LA, CAREIALL) or the ability to complete such training independently.
• Considerable knowledge of core curriculum areas, teaching methods, and researched best practices.
• Knowledge and skill in inclusive instructional practices, including the ability to provide a balanced curriculum that meets the needs of all learners and ensures equitable access for a diverse student population.
• Must demonstrate continued professional development through coursework, research, and peer collaboration.
• Ability to use multiple assessment and evaluation techniques proven effective in dual language education.
• Working ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology to enhance instruction.
• Considerable ability to work in a professional learning community (PLC) learning environment with other teachers and support staff.

• Previous experience teaching in an elementary immersion program.
• Prior successful experience in an urban setting working with a diverse student population.
• Specialized training or certification in bilingual teaching methods, in addition to general elementary licensure.

Independent School District 622 (North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale) does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity.

ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.