Summary

English as a Second Language -Teaching | Teacher-English Language Learner | Multiple School Sites | Available: 08/26/2024 | Closing: Open Until Filled

Description

Two Positions Available

Up to $10,000 Hiring and Retention Bonus Possible: through a grant from The Come Teach in Minnesota Program, licensed teachers who are American Indian or people of color and who move to Minnesota may be eligible for a hiring bonus of up to $5,000. A retention bonus equal to the hiring bonus may also apply. Learn more about this program here. St. Francis Public Schools is located in St. Francis, a northern suburb of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota.

Application Procedure:  To be considered for this vacancy, applicant must complete the on-line application process and indicate interest in this specific job number. Applications received no later than March 20, 2024 will receive first consideration; position will remain open until filled.

Duty Days Per Year:  186

Hours Per Day:  8.0

Type of Position:  (X)  Continuing      (  )  Temporary

Salary: According to the Teachers Work Agreement

Supervisor of Position: Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Qualifications:  Valid Minnesota English as a Second Language Teaching License

Description of District / Program

St. Francis Area School District is located 30 minutes north of the metro. We educate 4,200 students annually, including over 170 English Language Learners. We employ four EL teachers to provide educational services across our three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and two alternative buildings. There are 2 positions available including elementary and middle school opportunities.

Summary of duties:

  • Aide in the identification of English Language students at assigned schools 

  • Use WIDA ACCESS data, MCA data, and local testing data to create learning plans for your students 

  • Provide push in services in collaboration with general education teachers

  • Provide pull out and push in services for students that would benefit from this service delivery model

  • Provide appropriate monitoring and indirect services for students exited from EL

  • Complete required paperwork, including state forms and progress report

  • Administer the WIDA ACCESS test in the spring

  • Organize interpreting and translation services for students and families when required

  • Attend occasional meetings to provide information

  • Other duties as assigned

Bonus skills, but not required: 

  • Speak Spanish or Hmong fluently

The policy of the school district is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.