Multilingual Learner Teacher

May 29th, 2025

POSITION AVAILABLE:  Multilingual Learner (ML) Teacher

POSITION LOCATION:  Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC), with placement in our region.

POSITION SUMMARY:  The ML Teacher will serve as a student-centered educator who is responsible for designing and delivering high quality lessons and standards aligned curriculum to students identified as multilingual learners enrolled in one of SWWC’s Educational Learning Centers, special education federal setting IV schools. The ML teacher will be responsible for evaluating and assessing student progress against instructional outcomes and objectives. The position is itinerant and travel between the six sites is required. The ML teacher will establish collaborative relationships with colleagues, families, and students, will understand and model evidence aligned instructional practices, serve as a member of a Professional Learning Community, and ensure high levels of student learning.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:  Provides consultation and professional expertise to school personnel and parents regarding ML services; Provides and delivers both in person and virtual ML instruction to students incorporating the essential elements of the English Language; Plans and develops instructional plans, lessons, experiments, and other support activities; Evaluates student performance against learning objectives; Establishes excellent classroom management in classroom, school premises or during school activities; Keeps abreast of changing developments, trends, instructional and educational technologies; Assists IEP teams in the development of effective IEP goals and objectives based on student needs; Demonstrated use of 21st Century learning strategies and approaches to ensure access and success; In-depth understanding and application of language acquisition and WIDA standards; Must be able to drive; Provides good public relations and customer service with member districts, staff, parents and the general public; Follows all policies and regulations; Regular and prompt attendance is essential and performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree and moderate experience in a job-related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a job-related field; proper MN Teacher licensure from MN Department of Education required; and valid driver’s license.

CONTRACT/SALARY: This full-time (185-day) position for 2025-2026 school year starts August 6th, 2025.  BA salary between $50,855-$71,428. MA salary between $60,646-$94,068. Salary depending on education, qualifications, abilities, and experience. The role includes excellent benefits, details of which can be found here.

APPLICATION MATERIALS:  Complete online application at http://www.swwc.org/application and include cover letter, application form, copies of licenses (if applicable), college transcripts, resume, and two letters of reference. 

QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATION/REQUEST COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION/REQUEST AN ACCOMMODATION: Contact Sarah Bartz at 507-537-2272 or sarah.bartz@swwc.org 

QUESTIONS ABOUT POSITION:  Contact Jennifer Kimman at 507-476-2522 or jennifer.kimman@swwc.org.

DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  Position will remain open until filled.

WHAT IS THE SWWC?  The Southwest West Central Service Cooperative is a regional service agency committed to advancing the work of our members (schools, cities, counties, and other governmental agencies).  With a focus on service, integrity, sincerity and collaboration, we are committed to building relationships with our members to ensure we are a collaborative partner providing exceptional services, innovative solutions and proactive support. Our vision is to create a future where children, families schools and communities learn, succeed and thrive. Authorized by MN Statute as a regional resource for our members; we are a public agency that provides a comprehensive range of educational and administrative programs and services to our members.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:   SWWC’s mission is to support and enhance the work of our members by providing programs and services to meet their needs.  To support and enhance all of our members, we need to embrace and celebrate all of our members.  SWWC works to identify unique frameworks within the various communities we serve and actively responds by adjusting our practices to meet the ever changing needs.  We strive to recruit diverse and inclusive teams that will have a positive impact on our programs and services and help us better serve our members, customers and employees.