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Start Your Online Application Now At Hopkins Public Schools, we believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our students, staff, and community. We are a proudly inclusive E-12 district serving approximately 7,200 students across the City of Hopkins and surrounding communities. Our district represents a rich mosaic of cultures, backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences; we value and celebrate that diversity in everything we do. As an academically rigorous and human-centered district, we are committed to fostering a welcoming environment where every student and staff member feels seen, heard, and valued. There is no "typical" Hopkins student, and we embrace this truth as a catalyst for innovation, growth, and equity in learning. We seek educators and staff who are equity-minded, culturally responsive, and deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces where all learners can thrive. We welcome candidates who are passionate about dismantling systemic barriers, advancing justice, and preparing students to become bold, collaborative, and compassionate global citizens. When you join Hopkins Public Schools, you are not just joining a district, you are becoming part of a community that honors difference, nurtures potential, and inspires remarkable achievement in every learner, from birth through graduation. You are welcome at Hopkins. You belong at Hopkins. This position on the Innovation, Design & Learning team is available due to a resignation. Purpose Statement: The ideal candidate is both a technology visionary as well as an action-oriented and student-centered operator and will lead Hopkins'' integration of technology in Hopkins Learning Framework aligned learning strategies. They have mastery of their content and instructional expertise and an interest in creating an educational model that fully aligns with Vision 2031. This person has a strong technology integration background and can apply this skill set to co-create technology integration ecosystems to enable rigorous, personalized learning for all students. This role offers opportunities to shape district practice, influence system design, and grow as an instructional leader within a collaborative, values-driven team. The role is primarily school-embedded (approximately 80%), focused on technology integration instructional coaching, co-planning, modeling, and professional learning, with 20% dedicated to districtwide resource development and cross-functional systems work. This specific position on the team brings specialized expertise in elementary Multilingual Learner (ML) instruction - formerly English Learner (EL) - and language access, supporting the district in using integrated technology tools to amplify multilingualism, strengthen student voice, and expand equitable access for students and caregivers. This work ensures equitable access to rigorous, grade-level learning experiences. Technology is leveraged to support language development, multilingual expression, and communication access across listening, speaking, reading, and writing. You may be a strong fit for this role if? You thrive in classrooms and learning spaces , working side-by-side with educators and students to design, facilitate, and refine meaningful learning experiences. You enjoy coaching, modeling, and co-planning more than managing tools , and see technology integration as an instructional practice?not a technical task. You are energized by a people-facing, coaching-heavy role , building trust-based partnerships that support instructional growth over time. You can move fluidly between site-based relationships and district-level systems work , translating classroom insights into scalable practices and resources. You value equity, accessibility, and inclusive design as foundational to technology integration and intentionally reduce barriers to learning for all students. You embed technology integration into instructional planning and learning facilitation , aligning tools and pedagogies to clear learning goals and student outcomes. You can design and facilitate ongoing, strategic, and scaffolded professional learning that builds educator capacity and leads to sustained changes in practice. You provide responsive, in-the-moment implementation support , adjusting coaching and guidance based on learner needs, instructional context, and evidence of impact. You are a high-capacity, outcomes-oriented instructional leader who wants to do meaningful, embedded work that improves learning experiences?not one-off initiatives. You are motivated by collaboration and contribution, and are excited to bring your distinct strengths and expertise to a cohesive Technology Integration Specialist team. You bring elementary expertise in multilingual, immersion, or ESL instruction, and are skilled at using technology tools to support language development, multilingual expression, and communication access for students and families. You have elementary instructional expertise and understand the developmental foundations of early language, literacy and identity development. Technology Integration Specialists'' Mission: In Hopkins, we are creating a better world by inspiring each student to reach their full potential. Our core values - authentic inclusivity, intentionally adventurous, optimistic innovation, humility of heart, vigilant equity, and love - ensure that students are at the center of their learning experience. We believe that how we utilize and support the resources, software, technologies and digital pedagogies being used in our learning spaces matters in service to Hopkins Learning Framework, Student Success Metrics, E-12+ Hopkins System Goals, the Equity Audit findings and our Vision 2031. By 2031 all Hopkins graduates will be prepared to compete in an increasingly competitive marketplace and sought out by colleges, universities and employers. The Technology Integration Specialist (TIS) team supports both school site teams and district teams in reimaging school from the ground up. This team will lead the work of ensuring technology is fully integrated in learning experiences and ensuring our technology investment works in service to our student learning goals and outcomes. Position Available - TIS Specialty Areas: We are seeking a Technology Integration Specialist team member to join our talented team with divergent areas of expertise. We anticipate hiring up to 0.5 FTE for this vacancy that has become available due to a resignation. This role strengthens systemwide coherence by translating multilingual learner priorities, language access expectations, and district strategy into consistent, technology-enabled classroom practices. This position emphasizes an Elementary Multilingual & Language Access specialization, grounded in ESL or immersion instruction and technology-enabled language access, while holistically serving schools and the system as a Technology Integration Specialist. This role is designed to partner closely with the Multilingual Learner (ML) Coordinator, supporting the technology-enabled implementation of multilingual instruction, language access, and family communication at the elementary level. Multilingual & Language Access Programming Role Overview : The Multilingual & Language Access Technology Integration Specialist is an educator-leader who partners with multilingual/EL/immersion teams, classroom teachers, and school communities to ensure equitable, asset-based language access through technology-enabled learning experiences for elementary learners and their caregivers that drive student success, wellness, and inclusive learning. Grounded in Vision 2031, this role elevates multilingualism as a strength and supports learners in developing voice, confidence and global competence. This role serves as an instructional partner, job-embedded learning designer, and coach of technology-enabled pedagogy, with deep expertise in multilingual/ESL/immersion instruction and language access practices. The specialist balances direct, site-embedded support for classrooms and students with systemwide leadership to strengthen coherence, accessibility, compliance and inclusive technology integration across the district. Key Responsibilities : 1. Multilingual Partnerships, Instructional Support & Invested Parties Engagement In partnership with multilingual staff and district teams, support families in accessing learning, communication, and school systems through technology-enabled language access practices aligned with the District Language Access Plan. Partner with multilingual/EL/immersion educators, classroom teachers, and support staff to implement high-leverage, technology-supported instructional strategies that advance language development, student agency, and academic success. Co-design and model technology-supported, concept-based inquiry and transdisciplinary learning environments aligned to the Hopkins Learning Framework that intentionally amplify multilingual learners'' voices and assets. Support educators in designing learning experiences that allow students to express thinking, knowledge, and identity across multiple languages and modalities, strengthening voice and confidence as Hopkins scholars. Provide responsive, in-the-moment technology support for students and staff during instruction, including use of accessibility features, multilingual tools, and district-approved language supports, including but not limited to digital resource familiarization, troubleshooting, and solutioning. Collaborate directly with teachers and caregivers to support effective use of district 1:1 devices and integrated technology tools to enhance language access, comprehension, and communication for families. Support the implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) practices that reduce linguistic barriers and increase access for multilingual learners. 2. Language Access?Focused Systemwide Collaboration & Resource Alignment Partner with site and district teams to support implementation of the District''s Language Access Plan, helping staff use integrated technology tools appropriately to expand Tier 1 language access for students and families. Support staff understanding of ethical, effective, and compliant use of translation, interpretation, and district-approved AI-supported tools to increase access while maintaining human oversight for high-stakes communication. Collaborate with Technology Integration Specialists, Digital Learning Specialists (DLS), Innovation, Design & Learning (IDL), Information Services, and Multilingual teams to increase coherence and effective use of multilingual and accessibility tools across learning environments. Work across instructional areas and sites to increase visibility, consistency, and adoption of language-supportive technology practices that strengthen family engagement and student participation. 3. Leadership, Compliance & Multilingual Ecosystem Development Serve as a district leader to forge and sustain multilingual, language-accessible technology integration ecosystems aligned with Vision 2031 and the Hopkins Learning Framework. Maintain current knowledge of language access and multilingual education requirements, supporting systemwide compliance with relevant state and federal expectations in partnership with instructional and operational teams. Support strategic planning to align developmentally appropriate elementary Tier 1 multilingual tools and resources with instructional programs and learner needs. Contribute to districtwide resource creation, curation, and professional learning that builds educator capacity to support global, vocal, empathetic, and confident multilingual Hopkins scholars through effective technology integration. Interested in supporting details for the position? Click here to view the Supporting Details for TIS Job Posting SY26-27 (e.g. Essential Functions, Qualifications, Assignment Information) Qualifications: Continued employment is contingent upon consistency in applying professional dispositions and all required licenses/certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation. Required Qualifications : Minnesota teaching license in ESL/EL or Elementary Education, with demonstrated expertise supporting multilingual learners Bachelor''s degree in education, or a closely related field Driver''s license - travel required to locations throughout the District Ability to perform work duties in an office and classroom setting Application Process: REQUIRED for internal candidates: Cover Letter and apply on AppliTrack/Frontline Candidates should submit a cover letter which clearly indicates: (1) experiences within the desired Specialty Area (Multilingual & Language Access + Elementary) (2) experiences in Hopkins Public Schools (3) Minnesota licensure area(s) (4) Candidates interested in pairing this role with the ML Coordinator position are encouraged to note this in their cover letter Compensation and Schedule: Date of Availability: July 1, 2026 0.5 FTE, Willingness to work year-round, 185 days, on a flexible calendar HEA Union Contract Range: BA, Step 0: $48,039.00 MA, Step 0: $52,223.00 Position specific Benefits information is available HERE Union Contracts, Position Handbook/Agreements are located HERE Hopkins Public Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online