SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION

Position Title: EL Teacher

Department: Education Services

Immediate Supervisor's Position Title: Site Administrator

Salary Range: $46,744 to $107,076 Annually

General Summary of Purpose of Job: 

Develop and implement engaging standards based and inclusive lessons that are responsive to students' current skills and   knowledge and provide for student growth and development.  

SECTION II: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with EL team, EL Coordinator and District/Site Administration to implement district Language Instruction Education Plan for English learners
• Promote instructional practice that is consistent with knowledge of child learning and development
• Collaborate & plan with EL team and mainstream cooperating teachers during the academic school year and approved paid summer planning time
• Partner with families to meet the unique needs of their children
• Attend parent-teacher conferences
• Arrange interpreters when needed
• Partner with Site Testing Coordinator  to plan for and facilitate ACCESS testing
• Partner with EL team, classroom teachers and site administration in creating teaching and student schedules that follow LIEP service minutes.
• Adhere to staff and program guidelines and district procedures and policies.
• Partner with site EL team, EL coordinator, and site administration to address identified areas of improvement and work towards possible solutions.
• Support the district's mission, vision, values and strategic plan.
• Facilitate professional development when needed
• Complete and send home parent letters in accordance with district and federal guidance
• Scaffold instruction to make language and content accessible for our English language learners
• Other duties as assigned.

SECTION III: WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in ESL or a related field
• Appropriate Minnesota teaching licensure for subject area and level taught

License/Certification Requirements

• Valid Minnesota Teaching License or five (5) or more years of teaching experience

Essential Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required to Perform the Work

• Appropriate Minnesota teaching licensure for subject area and level taught.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and presentation skills
• Strong skills in differentiated instruction
• Skills in behavior management and classroom management
• Skills in data-driven decision making
• Skills in technology integration
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with administrators, teachers, staff, and students
• Ability to meet the instructional needs of a diverse group of students
• Ability to promote strong student learning outcomes
• Ability to develop and maintain positive professional relationships
• Ability to analyze, prioritize, and implement plans in a timely and professional manner
• Commitment to professional development and continuous growth
• Demonstrated prompt, regular, and reliable attendance

Benefits at South St. Paul Public Schools: 

• HealthPartners coverage for medical and dental

• 403(b) retirement with district match 

• TRA  Retirement Association benefits

• Flexible spending account

• Paid time off and leave benefits

**Complete benefits details available through Human Resources. Benefits vary by position and contract.