Spanish Teacher – High School 1.0 FTE

Spanish Teacher
Posting # 4129

Position is a 1.0 FTE (benefit eligible).
 
Position begins Fall 2024

Internal posting dates: 4/1/24- 4/8/24
External posting dates: 4/9/24- until filled

 
Questions regarding this position should be directed to Todd Wynne, High School Principal, 763-528-4605 or wynnet@colheights.k12.mn.us.

Interested applicants should apply online www.colheights.k12.mn.us

Interviews will be scheduled at the request of the School District. 

General Definition of Work
Performs difficult professional work teaching in an elementary or secondary school instructional program and class
environment favorable to learning; teaching Spanish subject matter; teaching special needs students; motivating
students to achieve maximum potential, and related work as apparent or assigned.  Work is performed under the limited
supervision of the Principal.  

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for students including heritage students, English Learners and
Special Education students.
Translates lesson plans into effective learning experiences; integrates subject area content and technology.
Adapts teaching materials and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge students.
Instructs students in specialization and subject matter areas specified in state law and administrative regulations and
District procedures.
Instructs various levels of Spanish and teaches culture and history of the language.
Instructs using the American Council on Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL) standards.
Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions.
Assesses and evaluates student’s needs; provides instruction in individual or group sessions; acts as a mentor to
students; establishes and maintains behavior standards.
Formulates and implements behavior modification programs for students.
Administers standardized assessments in accordance with established procedures.
Encourages students to think independently along with developing and expressing original ideas.
Evaluates students’ progress; maintains records; prepares progress reports.
Communicates with students, counselors and parents through conferences and other means.
Maintains professional licensing and familiarity through in-service education and self-selected professional books and
instructional materials.
Organizes classroom and distributes materials.
Participates in curriculum development and programs including vertical alignment of K-12 Spanish, faculty
committees and student activity sponsorship as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of subject(s) taught; thorough knowledge of district practices and procedures; thorough knowledge
of principles and methodology of effective teaching; thorough knowledge of district rules, regulations and procedures;
ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written
reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and parents.

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in in teaching, or related field and moderate experience working with children, or equivalent
combination of education and experience.
                                                   
Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing and speaking or
hearing, frequently requires walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms and
occasionally requires sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has
standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the
spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is
required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral
communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer
data, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to
outdoor weather conditions, exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal
protective equipment and exposure to bodily fluids; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds
maintenance, heavy traffic).

Special Requirements
Minnesota Teaching License.
Fluent in the Spanish Language both orally and in writing.
Experience working within a multi-cultural setting and with diverse groups of people preferred.
Alternatives to the qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable will also be considered.
Valid driver’s license in the State of Minnesota.