Spanish Immersion Elementary Teacher Grade 4

Position

Position: Dual Language Immersion Teacher for Spanish Elementary Teacher (1.0)

Work Schedule: 8 hours/day, 194 duty days

Start Date: 2026-27 School Year

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This position is open to internal bidding. Internal bidding closes on July 10 at 4pm.

• Perform professional classroom teaching work under the general supervision of a Principal or Assistant Principal.
• The teacher will work collaboratively in a professional learning community with other teachers, support staff, and others as appropriate, in addressing the needs of students, developing effective teaching and learning practices in English and the target language, and developing and implementing effective dual language practices, including participation in identifying, referring and supporting the needs of individual students. The teacher will regularly conduct planning for lessons using commonly accepted professional dual language immersion practices (content, goals, assessment, reteaching, etc.)
  
  and consistent with school/district approved curriculum and instructional practice. The teacher will use research-based instructional strategies in planning lessons to make the teaching and learning more relevant to students (e.g., contextual learning opportunities).

• The appropriate teaching certification.
• Must demonstrate continued professional development through coursework, research and peer collaboration.
• Considerable knowledge of the core curriculum areas the teacher is responsible for instructing.
• Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, current researched best practices and strategies.
• Considerable knowledge of students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.
• Considerable knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts.
• Considerable knowledge of classroom management techniques.
• Working knowledge of instructional technologies.
• Considerable skill in classroom presentation.
• Considerable skill in classroom management and organization.
• Working skill in maintaining records and developing reports.
• Considerable ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing target language.
• Considerable ability to plan and implement lessons based upon district and school goals and objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
• Considerable ability to provide appropriate instruction in core subjects.
• Considerable ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations.
• Considerable ability to interact effectively with students, parents, other school staff, administration and community members of diverse ethnic/racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Considerable ability to evaluate student performance and to present these evaluations in a manner that fosters higher student achievement.
• Considerable ability to work in a cooperative learning environment.
• Working ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology as appropriate.
• Demonstrated content knowledge and ability to use precise and/or academic language in both English and the target language for subjects/levels being taught.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with parents, students, and staff in English and the target language of instruction.
• Knowledge of and ability to use multiple assessments, instruction, and evaluation techniques that are proven effective in dual language education.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of effective strategies necessary to meet the diverse needs of students in a dual language immersion classroom.
• Knowledge and skill in culturally responsive teaching and learning.
• Bachelors degree.
• 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.

• Prior successful experience in an urban setting working with a diverse student population is highly desirable.