2026-27 Spanish Immersion Social Studies Teacher, 1.0 FTE
Minnetonka Public School Service Center, Minnetonka, MN, United States
Overview
2026-27 Spanish Immersion Social Studies Teacher, 1.0 FTE JobID: 9238. Positions will remain posted until filled regardless of the closing date.
Position Type: Secondary Teaching / Social Studies
Date Posted: 4/24/2026
Qualifications
Minimum 5-8 or 5-12 Social Studies Teaching License required or must qualify for a Minnesota teaching license.
Native or near-native fluency in Spanish (Advanced rating under ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines).
Demonstrate English language proficiency to communicate with parents.
Successful experience in Total Physical Response (TPR) methodology for teaching in an immersion program.
Demonstrated experience in an immersion program preferred.
Demonstrated ability to operate a computer, software and necessary classroom technology.
Ability to develop effective and positive working relationships with students, staff, administrators, parents and the community.
Maintain professional composure while dealing with a range of personalities and situations.
Show initiative and function as a self-starter.
Effectively communicate and have interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor and general public.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Demonstrate native or near native fluency in Spanish.
Demonstrate English language proficiency to allow communication with parents.
Demonstrate successful experience in Total Physical Response (TPR) methodology for teaching in an immersion program.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the District approved curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records in a timely fashion and prepare progress reports.
Identify pupil needs and make appropriate referrals and develop strategies for individual education plans.
Maintain a professional day, as defined by building and contract.
Communicate regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of Schoology, newsletters, phone calls, e-mails, conferences, etc.
Work in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.
Maintain and improve professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices.
Participate in a professional learning community on a regular basis.
Integration of technology into instruction.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
Specific Responsibilities
Collaborative work in a fast-paced environment interacting with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community with multiple requests and concerns.
Support and communicate with other administrators and staff.
Respond in emergency situations.
Know, interpret, and follow school District policies.
May plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
May provide input to the goal-setting process for paraprofessionals.
Compensation and Benefits
Click here to view the teacher salary schedule. Rates for this position can be found in Appendix -a-, Schedule A.
This Position Is Medical and Dental Benefit Eligible.
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2026-27 Spanish Immersion Social Studies Teacher, 1.0 FTE JobID: 9238. Positions will remain posted until filled regardless of the closing date.
Position Type: Secondary Teaching / Social Studies
Date Posted: 4/24/2026
Qualifications
Minimum 5-8 or 5-12 Social Studies Teaching License required or must qualify for a Minnesota teaching license.
Native or near-native fluency in Spanish (Advanced rating under ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines).
Demonstrate English language proficiency to communicate with parents.
Successful experience in Total Physical Response (TPR) methodology for teaching in an immersion program.
Demonstrated experience in an immersion program preferred.
Demonstrated ability to operate a computer, software and necessary classroom technology.
Ability to develop effective and positive working relationships with students, staff, administrators, parents and the community.
Maintain professional composure while dealing with a range of personalities and situations.
Show initiative and function as a self-starter.
Effectively communicate and have interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor and general public.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Demonstrate native or near native fluency in Spanish.
Demonstrate English language proficiency to allow communication with parents.
Demonstrate successful experience in Total Physical Response (TPR) methodology for teaching in an immersion program.
Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the District approved curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
Evaluate pupils' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records in a timely fashion and prepare progress reports.
Identify pupil needs and make appropriate referrals and develop strategies for individual education plans.
Maintain a professional day, as defined by building and contract.
Communicate regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of Schoology, newsletters, phone calls, e-mails, conferences, etc.
Work in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.
Maintain and improve professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices.
Participate in a professional learning community on a regular basis.
Integration of technology into instruction.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
Specific Responsibilities
Collaborative work in a fast-paced environment interacting with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community with multiple requests and concerns.
Support and communicate with other administrators and staff.
Respond in emergency situations.
Know, interpret, and follow school District policies.
May plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
May provide input to the goal-setting process for paraprofessionals.
Compensation and Benefits
Click here to view the teacher salary schedule. Rates for this position can be found in Appendix -a-, Schedule A.
This Position Is Medical and Dental Benefit Eligible.
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