Spanish Teacher, Elementary (2026-2027) - Temporary - Long Call - Loring

Temporary position at Loring Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year (50% FTE). Start date: September 8, 2026; end date to be determined.

About the Role

Provide quality Spanish instruction aligned to state and national standards. Use a variety of assessment strategies—diagnostic, formative, and summative—to inform instructional decisions and increase student self-management of learning. Engage students in rigorous, inquiry-based learning tasks that deepen content knowledge and foster habits of scholarship. May collaborate with the campus STEM team to ensure quality integrated instruction across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Implement Minnesota State Standards and District Graduation Requirements, applying knowledge of subject matter, classroom management, best practices, and student learning styles.
• Teach required curricula using strategies that foster thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving.
• Collaborate with peers to develop and implement best practices based on student needs and abilities.
• Assess students' developmental, cognitive, and social needs and provide appropriate instruction.
• Create safe, respectful, and engaging learning environments that are multicultural, gender-fair, and developmentally appropriate.
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with families to support educational decisions and leverage community resources.
• Align instruction with Minneapolis Public School District Improvement Agenda and site/school goals.
• Assess instructional effectiveness through the Professional Development Process (PDP) and participate in ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Prior successful experience student teaching or teaching in an urban, multicultural education setting.
• Demonstrated continued professional development through coursework, research, peer collaboration, or job-embedded staff development.
• Valid Minnesota teaching license or proof of pending approved licensure.

Qualifications

Master’s or PhD preferred.

Pay

$28.12 per hour.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• HSA & FSA options
• Retirement plan