Teacher, English Second Language - Bilingual Spanish - Emerson (2025-2026) Job Details | Minnea[...]

Minneapolis Public Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Minneapolis Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Teacher for English Second Language (Bilingual Spanish) at Emerson Spanish Immersion for the 2025-2026 school year. The role involves providing quality instruction, assessing students, and collaborating with staff to enhance learning outcomes for ELL students. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree, be bilingual in Spanish, and possess a valid Minnesota ESL teaching license. Comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary range are offered.

Benefits

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

HSA & FSA

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, master's or PhD preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish is mandatory.
• Experience in a multicultural education setting is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction aligned to state standards for ELL students.
• Prepare lessons for ELL students new to the country.
• Conduct formal and informal assessments of student's English language proficiency.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Communication

Assessment Strategies

Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university

Master's or PhD preferred

Job description

Below is specific information for you to consider about this position.

Job Title:Teacher, English Second Language - Bilingual Spanish - Emerson (2025-2026)and Requisition ID number: 103252

Close Date: No established closing date; open until filled

Organizational Unit: Emerson Spanish Immersion (10000024)

Site: Emerson (0260)

FTE:.5 FTE and 1.0 FTE; 39 Weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union: Teachers(04)

Functional Area: Teaching

Salary Range:$53,629-$112,065

Benefits: Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

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Bilingual Spanish required

.5 FTE

SUMMARY

Provide quality instruction aligned to the state and national standards. Use a variety of assessment strategies - diagnostic, formative and summative, to inform instructional decisions and increase student self-management of learning. Rigorous inquiry-based learning tasks engage students in deep content of the discipline as well as the habits of scholarship. May be required to work as a member of the campus STEM team to ensure quality integrated instruction across disciplines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct ongoing formal and informal assessment of students' English Language Proficiency Levels.
• Prepare and conduct lessons for ELL students new to the country in order to meet Minnesota English Language Proficiency Standards.
• Communicate with families regarding students' school program, collaborating with bilingual staff as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain native language skills while accelerating English acquisition.
• Support student's academic language development n content areas, particularly Language Arts.
• Collaborate with school staff and leadership concerning the development, implementation and evaluation of best practices and instructional strategies for ELL students to attain high academic achievement according to District and State Standards.
• Participate in ongoing staff, team and individual professional development. Facilitate the process of exiting students from the ELL program.

Education and Experience Guidelines

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.
• Prior successful experience student teaching or teaching in an urban, multicultural education setting.
• Demonstrated continued professional development through course work, research, peer collaboration and/or job-embedded staff development.
• Master's or PhD preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A valid Minnesota teaching license - English as a Second Language (ESL); or proof of pending approved licensure

This position has a language requirement. Candidate selected for this role will be required to provide a passing proficient score on the ACTFL language assessment through www.languagetesting.com . The testing fees range from $70 -$140 payable by the candidate.

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Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

Posting Notes: | [No Established Closing Date] | Emerson Spanish Immersion (10000024) | Emerson (0260) | Teaching