.05 FTE English as a Second Language Teacher

Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Schools; Janesville (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton School District in Minnesota is seeking a caring ESL Teacher to serve diverse learners with a focus on experiential education. The role emphasizes supporting students of all ages and working with at‑risk populations to foster growth.

The position requires ongoing assessment, differentiated instruction, and collaboration with teachers to create a respectful, engaging classroom environment that uses technology to enhance learning.

Qualifications

• Valid PELSB ESL license.
• Experience teaching ESL to diverse learners.
• Ability to differentiate curriculum for a wide range of learners.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers to provide growth opportunities for students.
• Create a flexible, safe learning environment for individualized and small group learning.
• Provide feedback to students, parents, and administration on progress and goals.
• Document teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes.

Skills

Classroom technology use

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration with teachers

Relationship building

Experience with at-risk learners

Student assessment

Education

PELSB License: English as a Second Language

125 CEUs every five years

Tools

Infinite Campus

Educlimber

Job description

Job Summary

Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton School District is seeking a caring, outgoing, and transformative English as a Second Language Teacher. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching students of all ages, with a background working with at-risk students and experiential learning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills
• Collaborate and work withfellow teachers to provide the best growth and opportunities for students
• Create a flexible, safelearning environment that is conducive to individualized and small group learning
• Provide feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
• Documentteaching and student progress/activities/outcomes
• Understand and utilize district technologies to support learningfor students
• Other responsibilitiesassigned by the supervisor
• Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of standard office equipment and software
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, students, parents, and elected officials
• Ability to effectively use and implement technology in the classroom
• Ability to create an environment of respect and trust
• Ability to differentiate curriculum to a wide range of learners
• Proven skill in forming, building, and maintaining positive relationships
• Evidence of successful experiences with students at a range of ages
• Commitment to and evidence of continual improvement
• Knowledge of Infinite Campus and Educlimber preferred

Education/Certification Requirements

• PELSB License: English as a Second Language
• 125 Continuing Education Units every five years

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, frequently requires standing, walking, sitting and using hands to finger, handle or feel and occasionally requires stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting; work requires close vision and distance vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and Exposure to bodily fluids; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

This position will be filled on the basis of the experience, competency, and qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the District. Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Public Schools complies with state and federal fair employment regulations.