Hmong Language and Culture Teacher

Focused Staffing • Full-time • Brooklyn Park, MN, US • $45 - $50 / hour • 2w ago

Essential Functions

Implements school curriculum, develops lesson plans, and designs learning activities that are consistent with school wide goals and initiatives
Provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
Applies knowledge of best instructional practices in literacy, mathematics, social studies and science
Differentiates instruction and materials to meet the needs of all students.
Establishes a positive, supportive and engaging classroom environment for students.
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve an environment that promotes learning in the classroom.
Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other social and emotional skills and Hmong language and culture.
Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and growth (both academic and social emotional), and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students’ needs
Analyzes student data to adjust instruction to meet student needs and to share and discuss at data PLCs. Conducts data-driven instructional (DDI) sessions on the progress of student’s Hmong learning as directed by the Hmong Program Director.
Works collaboratively with teaching partners, other colleagues, and parents/guardians
Regularly communicates with and plans cooperatively with grade level teams and academic leaders
Communicates regularly with parents by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, e-mails, conferences, etc.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, and professional meetings.
Participates in PLCs (professional learning communities) including data PLCs, committees, and curriculum planning PLCs
Participates in a personal professional goal-setting process.
Maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by school procedures
Contributes to the life of the school outside the classroom.

Skills/Qualifications

Hold a MN teaching license in the appropriate subject matter and age group OR a Bachelor’s Degree with an applied permit to teach out of field. Participation in a PELSB-approved Hmong licensure program is a plus
Have comprehensive knowledge of subject(s) taught. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the Hmong language fluently- native Hmong speakers preferred.
Have knowledge of best practices, instructional strategies, classroom management and behavior management.
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, students, and families.
Demonstrate respect for children, colleagues, parents and school leadership.
Can establish rapport and trusting relationships with people from diverse identities and cultural backgrounds.
Has the ability to build deep understanding of data and implement strategies for classroom data integration.
Serve as a role model for promoting effective instruction and professionalism
Having knowledge of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) and Responsive Classroom is a plus
Having experience working with Hmong children & diverse populations is a plus. Has experience in in the general school / learning setting.

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