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Teacher - English as Second Language (EL) - Secondary - Monticello Public Schools
Posted on 2026-04-14 8:31:15 PM
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Date of Availability: 08/24/2026
Centrally located on Interstate 94 less than 25 miles northwest of Maple Grove and 30 miles southeast of Saint Cloud, Monticello is home to five brick and mortar schools and two nature-based facilities serving more than 4,000 students annually. Monticello consistently ranks in the top 50 school districts in the state as measured by a number of organizations and metrics, and performs above the state average in graduation rates, test scores, and early college opportunities.
Teacher - English Learner (EL) - Secondary
Monticello High School
1 FTE - Available August 24, 2026
General Summary: The English Learner (EL) teacher provides English language development instruction to students who are acquiring English as an additional language, working collaboratively with other instructional personnel, including a district-wide team of EL teachers, to meet the individual needs of each student. The EL teacher will engage in 9-12 EL program development and alignment.
License / Education Requirements:
- Bachelor''s Degree required.
- Valid Minnesota Teaching License and EL license.
Experience
- EL teaching experience preferred. Must be fluent in English and preferably Spanish.
Job Summary: The English Learner (EL) teacher provides English language development instruction to students who are acquiring English as an additional language, working collaboratively with other instructional personnel, including a district-wide team of EL teachers, to meet the individual needs of each student. The EL teacher will engage in 9-12 EL program development and alignment.
Reports to: Building Principal
Essential Skills Required:
- Creates an environment of respect, rapport and manages student behaviors
- Establish a culture or learning, classroom procedures, and
- Demonstrates knowledge of first and second language acquisition theory.
- Demonstrates knowledge of second language learning patterns and best practices in English language development.
- Demonstrates knowledge of WIDA standards and has experience implementing these standards in an educational system.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary in evaluating individual learning styles and needs, which results in planning for an appropriate course of study for individual students.
- Plans and delivers lessons in English language development.
- Collaborates with classroom teachers and specialists to ensure achievement of ELs across content areas.
- Administers formative and summative assessments to monitor progress and ensure student achievement.
- Reflects an awareness and acceptance of cultural differences exhibited by the students and their families.
- Possesses those characteristics necessary for acting as an advocate for limited English-speaking students within the school system.
- Possesses the skills necessary for serving as a liaison between the school and the home.
- Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate with classroom teachers, administration, and families.
- Possess and utilize those personal skills necessary for the improvement of student attitudes toward learning and school.
- Attend district EL meetings and professional development offerings.
- Maintain confidentiality of information about students, staff and families
- Experience working with diverse students and families - experience/training with CLR (Culturally Linguistically Responsive) methods preferred
Salary Range: $44,182 - $90,327
Apply online at Monticello Schools Employment Opportunities