Grade 1 Spanish Immersion Teacher

Spring Lake Park Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Grade 1 Spanish Immersion Teacher who believes in the potential of every student. This role emphasizes collaboration, personalized learning, and creating an inclusive environment for diverse learners. Join a vibrant community dedicated to high expectations and achievement for all students. The ideal candidate will bring creativity and a commitment to equity, ensuring all students feel valued and engaged in their learning journey. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners in a supportive school district.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Sick Leave

403(b) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English required.
• Commitment to equitable education and personalized learning.

Responsibilities

• Implement curriculum and assess student progress.
• Manage classroom and communicate with parents.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Classroom Management

Curriculum Implementation

Assessment Alignment

Collaboration with Colleagues

Education

B.A. or B.S. degree

Minnesota State Licensure in K-6 Elementary Education

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About Spring Lake Park Schools

Welcome to 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 northern 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

Welcome to 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 northern 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.

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 system – a culture with a methodology and set of processes – where teachers and staff have the freedom, flexibility and invitation to design new ways of learning centered around deepening student engagement to continuously improve student success.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will be an individual who is bilingual (Spanish/English) and firmly believes:

• all students can and will learn, and that their learning can be directly influenced by focusing on factors over which we have control;
• in the need to work interdependently with teachers, school, and district leaders throughout the system, aligning the work of adults around improving student learning by meeting the needs, interests, and aspirations of students;
• in the need to work in partnership with staff to continuously improve practices to enhance student and family engagement, creating the conditions for equity, excellence and student success; and
• in personalizing learning for students, meeting academic, social, and emotional needs and aspirations so that each student feels valued and has a sense of belonging, leading to academic success
  
  

Primary Responsibilities

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to: all assigned classroom duties and responsibilities, which will include: implementation of curriculum, assessing student progress, aligning assessment w/ instruction, responding to students w/ personalized learning opportunities, communicating with parents, managing the classroom, and working collaboratively with colleagues while functioning as a member of the Spring Lake Park School staff. The candidate for this position will be bilingual in Spanish and English.

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.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have earned a B.A. or B.S. degree and current Minnesota State Licensure in K-6 Elementary Education. Additional demonstrated qualifications include: knowledge of immersion and multilingual learning; commitment to the equitable education of all students; creative planning and organizational skills, and highly effective interpersonal skills. Prefer candidate with experience working with diverse learners.

Licensing Requirements

Current Minnesota K-6 Elementary Education license or eligibility is required.

Salary Group Teachers Position 1.0 FTE Teacher Rate of Pay: $50,076-$102,103/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.

How To Apply

Position will remain open until filled.

Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/district16/onlineapp/default.aspx

Only qualified and appropriately licensed individuals will be considered for an interview.

For any inquiries or questions regarding the position, please feel free to contact Jaime Nymann, 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.

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