Grade 1 Spanish Teacher

North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale ISD 622 is inviting applications for the following position: Spanish Immersion Elementary Teacher Grade 1 School Year: 2026-2027 Location: Castle Elementary School Qualifications: 1. The appropriate teaching certification.2. Must demonstrate continued professional development through coursework, research and peer collaboration.3. Considerable knowledge of the core curriculum areas the teacher is responsible for instructing.4. Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, current researched best practices and strategies.5. Considerable knowledge of students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.6. Considerable knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts.7. Considerable knowledge of classroom management techniques.8. Working knowledge of instructional technologies.9. Considerable skill in classroom presentation.10. Considerable skill in classroom management and organization.11. Working skill in maintaining records and developing reports.12. Considerable ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing target language13. Considerable ability to plan and implement lessons based upon district and school goals and objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.14. Considerable ability to provide appropriate instruction in core subjects.15. Considerable ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations.16. Considerable ability to interact effectively with students, parents, other school staff, administration and community members of diverse ethnic/racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.17. Considerable ability to evaluate student performance and to present these evaluations in a manner that fosters higher student achievement.18. Considerable ability to work in a cooperative learning environment.19. Working ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology as appropriate.20. Demonstrated content knowledge and ability to use precise and/or academic language in both English and the target language for subjects/levels being taught.21. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with parents, students, and staff in English and the target language of instruction.22. Knowledge of and ability to use multiple assessments, instruction, and evaluation techniques that are proven effective in dual language education.23. Knowledge and skill in the use of effective strategies necessary to meet the diverse needs of students in a dual language immersion classroom.24. Knowledge and skill in culturally responsive teaching and learning.