Elementary ELL Teacher (SY 2026-27

Elementary Ell Teacher

HCPA is a Title I Charter School that serves students through a school-wide plan for instruction that is focused on the needs of at-risk students. The Elementary ELL Teacher is responsible for instructing English language learners and supporting learning in the grade level(s) for which they are hired. An ELL Teacher creates a flexible classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth, instructs students in all language domains (speaking, listening, writing, and reading) and helps to make grade level and academic content comprehensible for students.

Though a variety of instructional models, they motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a solid foundation for further education.

Responsibilities include providing instruction in the core curriculum areas for which employed; supporting the Minnesota Graduation and Common Core Standards; evaluating student performance in accordance with systems used by school and/or District; performing classroom management duties; providing differentiated instructional methods and content to ensure student mastery of content; using data to adjust and guide instruction, practice, and student feedback based on students' strengths and areas for growth;

promoting a learning environment that is welcoming, respectful, friendly and academically challenging; maintaining accurate records including but not limited to grades, assessments and lesson plans via HCPA's Learning management systems (currently Schoology and Seesaw) and/or Power School; ensuring all online class resources are current via Schoology and/or Seesaw; connecting with families via phone calls, emails, conferences and school events; fostering a social environment with students to develop trust, respect, friendships and self-discovery;

participating in professional development meetings and professional learning communities providing student work when requested; implementing new learning in the classroom following professional development; developing and working on new learning based on self-assessment, input from teacher leaders and director of teaching and learning; continuously seeking opportunities to grow and learn as a professional; supervising student activities, which may include bus duty, breakfast and/or lunch duty, and other related duties as assigned.

Accountabilities include adhering to MN Teachers Code of Conduct; supporting school goals and objectives consistent with the vision, mission, and values of HCPA; participating in creating a culture of excellence, teamwork and collaboration amongst the staff, teachers, students, and families; establishing and maintaining effective and cooperative relationships with students, parents, teachers, and other school staff; responding appropriately and promptly to parent, student, and staff member needs;

maintaining strict confidentiality regarding students and the educational setting.

Engagement activities include volunteering activities and participation in 3 HCPA volunteer activities required, which may include open houses, school dances, prom, concerts, etc. Required activities include grade level parent meetings, fall and spring parent/teacher conferences, and HCPA graduation. There are many additional opportunities for members of the HCPA teaching staff to engage with the community and personally expand their skills. Participation in these committees is highly encouraged.

Required qualifications include a current MN teaching license in English as a Second Language for grades K-12, BA or MA in ESL Education or other educational field; equivalent experience may be considered, strong skills in classroom presentation and management, knowledge of instructional technologies, knowledge of research and trends in teaching and student learning, ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology as appropriate, knowledge of the core curriculum areas the teacher is responsible for instructing, with a strong preference for candidates trained in LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) or those who have in experience with structured literacy and systematic, explicit…