Dassel Cokato is looking for an English Learner, EL Teacher to add a talented, passionate, professional to help further our mission of promoting positive relationships, personal responsibility, and academic rigor to prepare students for success in a changing world.

Duties

Communicate and collaborate with professional staff in an effort to determine and coordinate standardized curriculum and testing/ assessment designs
Create, formulate, develop, and implement instructional objectives
Conduct classroom instruction/individual tutoring/counseling based on teacher created lesson plans, instructional units and/or individual needs:
- assess student performance to determine need for re-instruction alternated method and grades
- create a supportive learning environment by using appropriate verbal and non-verbal reinforcing techniques
- prioritize tasks to enable the efficient use of time
- determine potentially harmful situations and take steps to avoid exposure of the student to this
- provide time for students to relearn
On-going evaluation of student abilities/ health status to determine needs and to adapt appropriate response and to assist with educational/career/personal planning
Diagnose, summarize, and interpret student strengths/weaknesses/problems for reports to parents and other school personnel
Respond to student needs:
- may provide information and guidance to students regarding educational/ career options, resources, and preparation
- may address personal/health concerns as presented or refer students to other professionals as appropriate
- may serve as student advocate in presenting student and professional concerns to parents/staff/administration/public
- may serve as liaison between district and community agencies serving youth
Build credibility with staff, students, parents, and community by:
- relating to people from all social, economic, racial, religious, or educational backgrounds
- demonstrating professional competency through content taught and teaching methods used
Assess, plan, and participate in in-service training and/or develops/implements in-service for other staff
Focus on knowing each student by name, strength, interest and need to provide a personalized student learning experience
Set goals, learn individually and collaboratively, implement new learning, and monitor, assist, and adjust practice
Collaborate with staff to implement behavior plans and student support success
Communication with parents/guardians regarding student progress, attendance, and behavior
Assist with student assessment

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Ability to collaborate with colleagues
Commitment to lifelong learning
Creative Planning and Organizational Skills
Experience working with diverse learners
Skilled in culturally responsive teaching

Qualifications

Minnesota Teaching License in EL K-12
Highly effective interpersonal skills
Ability to work harmoniously with a wide range of students, families, and staff members
Commitment to equitable education of all students
Ideal candidates should have experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated strategies that support diverse learners.

Salary and Benefits

DCEA Master Agreement
Determined by teacher salary schedule

We are looking for candidates who, in addition to striving for classroom excellence, have a passion for leading students in extra-curricular activities. Candidates who are committed to furthering our students’ experiences beyond the school day will be given increased consideration.

Dassel-Cokato Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.