EL Teacher - High School

Columbia Heights Public Schools•Columbia Heights, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Columbia Heights Public Schools is seeking an EL Teacher for the high school for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves performing difficult professional work teaching in an elementary or secondary school instructional program and class environment favorable to learning, teaching a broad range of subjects or specialized subject matter(s), and motivating students to achieve maximum potential. The work is performed under the limited supervision of the Principal.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in teaching, or related field
Minimal experience working with English Learner students
Minnesota Teaching License in English as a Second Language

Nice To Haves

Bilingual capabilities are preferred.
Experience working in 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.

Responsibilities

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials.
Translates lesson plans into learning experiences; integrates subject area content and technology; performs co-teaching with primary classroom teachers.
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.
Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions.
Assesses and evaluates students 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 tests 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.
Selects and requisitions books and instructional materials; organizes and distributes classroom and materials.
Participates in curriculum development programs, faculty committees and student activity sponsorship as required.
Meets state and federal mandated time lines and procedures for completing special education due process paperwork.