Multilingual Learners; ML Teacher - Long Term Sub, FTE - East Middle School

Shakopee Public Schools is seeking a 1.0 FTE Multilingual Learners (ML) Long-Term Substitute (LTS) Teacher for East Middle School from April 6, 2026 through June 5, 2026.

Educate, plan, teach, facilitate and evaluate Multilingual Learners (ML) in English Language Development (ELD) and cultural orientation as defined by local and state department regulations and guidelines. Provide instruction in ELD as well as content area(s) in accordance with each student’s ability; create a classroom environment that fosters student learning and personal growth. Establish effective working relationships with students and parents, and work collaboratively with other staff members.

Administer ACCESS testing. Participate in PLCs.

• Provide direct instruction to identified ML, including newcomer students, to improve academic achievement in the areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening, as well as cultural orientation
• Monitor student progress and attendance; assist with school orientation

• Communicate with parents and serve as a liaison between school, parents and the community; arrange interpretation and translation services as needed
• Consult and communicate with teachers, administration and support staff and attend meetings such as District, building, grade level, department, curriculum, child study team, Open House, Parent-Teacher conferences and IEP meetings

• Coordinate and administer state testing for identified ML and complete required paperwork

• Collaborate with general education teachers to enhance lesson plans and select appropriate educational materials and activities that help ML meet curriculum objectives aligned with District curriculum and state outcomes
• Coordinate and/or deliver training as needed in regards to "best practices" to support ELD for general education teachers
• Communicate the needs of identified ML to general education teachers to ensure student success

• Vitality to accomplish numerous tasks and processes
• Extended periods of standing when teaching or leading an activity
• Extended periods of sitting during meetings and desk work
• Bending, stooping, or sitting on the floor to perform classroom activities or to provide one-on-one assistance
• Repetitive motion keyboarding activities for classroom preparation or grading
• Ability to travel between buildings and within the building and work area(s)
• May lift equipment or supplies, typically not to exceed 25 pounds
• Extended periods of speaking and/or voice projection

• Analyze and interpret course text and professional materials
• Clearly communicate unit/lesson objectives and content
• Respond to inquiries, concerns or requests from parents or members of the community in an appropriate and timely manner
• Effectively present information to peers, parents and community members
• Work with interruptions, handle multiple tasks and organize and prioritize work assignments
• Conflict resolution skills in dealing with students, parents and colleagues
• Prioritize work duties, organize classroom settings and take initiative to explore new activities and ideas to enhance student learning
• Implement and model the "Code of Conduct"

• Classroom environment, which typically includes moderate noise from students, computers and other work-related equipment
• Occasionally performed outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Travel to and work in all buildings/programs in the District

• None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must hold a valid MN teaching license, English as a Second Language licensure preferred.
Ability to communicate in multiple languages is preferred.

• Current or previous experiences as an ELD Teacher preferred.

• Possess high quality instructional practices in all aspects of instructing ML
• Ability to constantly make decisions and act within the District and building policies, procedures and guidelines
• Knowledge of teaching techniques and strategies
• Knowledge of legal mandates…