Summary

English as a Second Language -Teaching | Teacher-English Language Learner | St. Francis Elementary School (K-5) | Available: Immediate Vacancy | Closing: Open Until Filled

Description

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 November 8, 2024 will receive first consideration; position will remain open until filled.

Duty Days Per Year:  186

Hours Per Day:  4.0 or 8.0

Type of Position:  (X)  Continuing      (X)  Temporary

Salary: $48,166 – $89,645 yearly, prorated, according to the Teachers Work Agreement

Supervisor of Position: Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Qualifications:  Valid Minnesota English as a Second Language Teaching License or working toward a license

Description of District / Program

St. Francis Area School District is located 40 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 is 1 full time position available, at the high school and an elementary.

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 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 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, Hmong or another language fluently

Benefits offered for this position include:

  • Medical Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage or Family coverage
  • Dental Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage, Employee +1 coverage, or Family coverage
  • FSA Account- Flexible Spending Account
  • Long Term Disability Income Insurance
  • Life Insurance paid for by the district
  • TRA (Pension Plan): 7.75% employee contribution and 8.75% district contribution
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement Plan 403(b) or Roth IRA
  • Floating Holidays
  • Sick Leave includes ESST
  • Personal Paid Days
  • HSA- Health Savings Account with $117.00/month district contribution
  • HCSP- Health Care Savings Plan with MSRS (Minnesota State Retirement System) includes $117.00/month district contribution
  • Longevity Pay
  • Retirement/Severance Package with Medical & Dental benefits offerings

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.