English Language Learning Teacher (EL)

Spring Lake Park Schools; Minneapolis (MN); Presencial; USD 53.000 - 108.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical

Dental

Sick Leave

403(b)

Life

LTD

FSA

Descripción de la vacante

Spring Lake Park Schools in the northwest Minneapolis–St. Paul metro area is seeking an English Language Arts/English as a Second Language teacher to support multilingual learners.

The role emphasizes inclusive pedagogy, high expectations, and data-driven language development aligned to WIDA standards. The successful candidate must hold a BA/BS and be eligible for Minnesota State Licensure in ESL, with strong collaboration, planning, and interpersonal skills.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required and ESL licensure eligibility.
• Commitment to equitable education and strong planning/organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration with colleagues.

Responsabilidades

• Provide English language development using co-taught, pull-out, and sheltered instruction models.
• Identify, service, and exit EL students and administer WIDA ACCESS assessments.
• Facilitate professional learning for staff and participate in PLC and grade-level teams.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Creativity in planning

Organizational skills

Equitable education commitment

Collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Minnesota ESL licensure eligibility

Descripción del empleo

About Spring Lake Park Schools

Hello from Spring Lake Park Schools! We are a vibrant school community serving about 6,200 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park in the northwest Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose - "High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses" provides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student.

About Spring Lake Park Schools

Spring Lake Park Schools is recognized for our commitment to personalized learning, creating a culture of innovation and creativity through human-centered design thinking. We are working to create a culture where teachers and staff have the freedom, flexibility and invitation to design new ways of learning that are centered around deepening student engagement to continuously improve student success.

About Spring Lake Park Educators

Each teacher at Spring Lake Park Schools designs meaningful learning experiences that prepare students for the future. Our educators create engaging, relevant work grounded in students' interests, strengths, and needs -challenging them to think deeply and take an active role in their learning.

Teachers cultivate inclusive, engaging learning environments where each student feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging. The focus is developing strong academic skills and essential career and life competencies such as collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and self-direction.

Our teachers are reflective, collaborative professionals committed to ongoing learning. They embrace a culture of reciprocal feedback, refining their practice and driving continuous improvement and innovation. Above all, they believe that each student deserves meaningful work worthy of their time, talents, and potential.

Our English Learner specialists view multilingualism as an asset. Using their strong understanding of language acquisition and through the use of formative data, they design language instruction for students across all WIDA levels. The EL Specialist uses different service models (co-taught, pull-out, and sheltered instruction) to meet the needs of all learners. They implement procedures for identification, servicing, and exiting EL students and administers the WIDA ACCESS. They are also comfortable facilitating professional learning for staff and serving as a valued member of PLC and grade-level teams.

Qualifications/Licensing Requirements

The successful candidate must have earned a B.A. or B.S. degree and holds or is eligible for a Minnesota State Licensure in English as a Second Language. Additional demonstrated qualifications include: commitment to the equitable education of all students, creative planning and organizational skills, and highly effective interpersonal skills. Ability to successfully implement the responsibilities of the position overview listed above.

Preferences

We strongly prefer candidates who have exhibited excellence in collaboration with colleagues and an enthusiasm to work with students. Preferred candidates will also have a demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning as evidenced by graduate-level work or an earned degree, as well as participation in professional organization conferences or seminars related to the content area. Prefer candidate with experience working with diverse learners.

Salary

Group Teachers Position 1.0 FTE Teacher Rate of Pay $53,228-$107,781/school year (placement determined based on experience and qualifications)

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Sick Leave
• 403(b)
• Life
• LTD
• FSA

Other

Salary pro-rated based on start date.

For any inquiries or questions regarding the position, please feel free to contact Tom Larson Principal at [e-mail] or [phone].

Spring Lake Park Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not deny anyone the opportunity for employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.