2026-27 Elementary Bilingual Spanish and English Float Temporary Teacher, 1.0 FTE, Dates: 8/27/[...]

Minnetonka Public Schools; Wayzata (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Join Minnetonka Public Schools as a full-time Elementary School Teacher for K-6 Spanish Immersion. Located at Deephaven Elementary, the position is centered around providing immersive and responsive language instruction to students, requiring native or near-native proficiency in Spanish.

The ideal candidate will have a Minnesota Teaching License and experience in immersion methodologies. This role offers benefits including medical and dental plans, and full support for professional growth through workshops and collaborative initiatives.

Qualifications

• Required Minnesota K-6/1-6 Elementary Education or K-12 Spanish Teaching License.
• Native or near native fluency in Spanish; must achieve 'Advanced' rating in language assessment.
• Successful experience in an immersion program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate fluency in Spanish and English for effective communication.
• Create lesson plans tailored to student needs.
• Evaluate academic and social growth of students.

Skills

Native or near native fluency in Spanish

English language proficiency

Experience in Total Physical Response (TPR) methodology

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Minnesota K-6/1-6 Elementary Education or K-12 Spanish Teaching License

Tools

Computer and educational software

Job description

Position Overview

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching / Elementary K-6 Spanish Immersion

Date Posted: 6/12/2026

Location: Deephaven Elementary

Date Available: 8/27/26

Closing Date: Until Filled

Qualifications

1. Minnesota K-6/1-6 Elementary Education or K-12 Spanish Teaching License required.
2. Native or near native fluency in Spanish. (we use the InterviewIQ language assessment tool and require an "Advanced" rating under the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines).

Assignment Details

This assignment is eligible for placement on the teacher salary schedule and full time benefits (medical/dental). This position will work less than the full school year with working dates of 8/27/26-6/8/27; will work all duty days between this date range including conferences, grading/planning days and professional learning days. The position is ineligible towards a year of probation.

Compensation

Click here to view the teacher salary schedule. Rates for this position can be found in Appendix -a-, Schedule A.

This Position Is Medical and Dental Benefit Eligible.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Demonstrate native or near native fluency in Spanish. (we require an "Advanced" rating under the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines).
2. Demonstrate English Language proficiency to allow communication with parents.
3. Demonstrate successful experience in Total Physical Response (TPR) methodology for teaching in an immersion program.
4. Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the District approved curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
5. Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
6. Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
7. Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records in a timely fashion prepare progress reports.
8. Identify pupil needs and make appropriate referrals and develop strategies for individual education plans.
9. Communicate regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of Schoology, newsletters, phone calls, e-mails, conferences, etc.
10. Work in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.
11. Maintain and improve professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, PLC's, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices.
12. Integration of technology into instruction.
13. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Collaborative work in a fast-paced environment interacting with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community with multiple requests and concerns.
2. Support and communicate with other administrators and staff.
3. Respond in emergency situations.
4. Know, interpret, and follow school District policies.
5. May plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
6. May provide input to the goal-setting process for paraprofessionals.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Demonstrated successful experience in an immersion program preferred.
2. Demonstrated ability to apply appropriate skills in performing daily routines.
3. Demonstrated ability to operate a computer, software and necessary classroom technology.
4. Ability to develop effective and positive working relationships with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community.
5. Maintain professional composure while dealing with a variety of personalities and situations.
6. Show initiative and function as a self-starter.
7. Effectively communicate and have interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Hiring Administrator(s)

Bryan McGinley, Principal

Application Procedure

External Applicants

Please upload a letter of interest, resume, 3 letters of professional recommendation, transcripts and Minnesota Teacher license information with your online application.

Internal Applicants

Current teachers do not need to attach letters of recommendation or transcripts