K-8 Spanish Teacher, Up to $60,000

Job Title : Spanish Teacher (Kindergarten - 8th Grade)

Location : North Minneapolis, MN

Start Date : August 19, 2024

Position Summary :

This position is for a Spanish teacher position for grades K-8. Classes range from 15-25 students.

Fully embrace our mission, vision, and core convictions.

Have proven success as a teacher.

Be seeking to truly be a part of a team working together to close the opportunity (achievement) gap; this means being coachable, being a learner, being flexible,

always seeking to improve, and being comfortable giving, receiving and implementing constructive feedback.

Be interested in our key curricular and instructional programs : Responsive Classroom and Catalyst.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Create a positive and safe classroom environment in which every child can take risks and succeed in learning new skills.

Establish high academic and behavior standards for all students.

Support the school-wide mission of closing the opportunity gap by teaching small group literacy or math lessons when not scheduled to teach Spanish.

Demonstrate cultural competency and high proficiency and expertise in Spanish.

Teach history, language and culture from a variety of Spanish speaking countries so students understand the breadth and depth of Hispanic and Latinx culture

Effectively use proven and successful language development teaching strategies to teach all levels of Spanish learners. This includes building background knowledge (i.

e videos, pre-teaching vocabulary, using labels and visuals on a Word Wall, etc.); modeling instructions; and teaching using the target language (Spanish) as much as possible.

Show success and expertise teaching developmentally appropriate lessons to Kindergarten 8th-grade students.

Create and maintain a welcoming, orderly and safe classroom for all students.

Create effective unit plans, lesson plans and instructional materials.

Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students.

Teach all approved curricula with fidelity.

Implement and support the school-wide approach to classroom management and discipline (i.e. intrinsic motivation and Responsive Classroom loss of privilege).

Prepare and maintain appropriate records and quarterly report cards.

Help to promote and maintain a professional school environment.

Exhibit positive rapport and build strong relationships with students.

Establish and maintain strong communication lines with all parents / guardians.

Required Qualifications :

Be a licensed Spanish Teacher (or eligible to be licensed) to teach by the State of

Minnesota by August 2024

Ability to work with diverse student and staff

Excellent fluency in both written and spoken Spanish and English

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience teaching Spanish to urban students in grades K 8th

Experience teaching Spanish to students learning English

Compensation :

A competitive salary and full benefits will be offered. Salary ranges from $42,000 - $60,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Specialist Teaching :

Specialist teachers are part of a team working to teach various content to students while working with the entire school community to close the opportunity gap.

The Spanish teacher will teach students in Kindergarten through 8th grade daily. Our specialist teachers also help with school-wide needs including substitute teaching and lunch duty.

Our school emphasizes teamwork and social-emotional learning throughout all classes, including Spanish. During class, there are many teachable moments and opportunities for students to learn about one another and the world.

A successful Spanish teacher is adept at responding to students’ questions and creating a welcoming environment for all students.

You can apply here, or send your resume and cover letter to chase.tuten@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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