Apr 16, 2026

German, World Languages and Cultures and Academic Planning Teacher - Orono Middle School and Orono High School

Job Description

JobID: 2378

Position Type:
Middle School/World Language - German
Date Posted:
4/13/2026
Location:
Orono Middle School

Description:
1.0 FTE Teaching Position in WORLD LANGUAGE - GERMAN, WORLD LANGUAGES AND CULTURES AND ACADEMIC PLANNING.

Job Summary:
  • Implement best practice teaching and learning strategies into German, World Languages and Cultures and Academic Planning Courses.
  • Teach full year high school level German I
  • Teach World Languages and Cultures (a quarter long class that explores 3 languages and cultures, Spanish, German and Chinese)
  • Teach Academic Planning (a 4 week course aimed at preparing students for high school, exploring career/post secondary interest, job and future life skills)
  • Work collaboratively with team members to support the academic, social and emotional growth of middle level learners.
  • Collaborate with other teachers to design and coordinate common assessments and utilize data to target student needs.
  • Participate in regular PLC meetings as an active and engaged professional.
  • Communicate frequently with parents, colleagues, students, and administrators through all available means of technology.
  • Establish and maintain high standards for character growth.
Qualifications:
  • Current Minnesota Teaching License required in German or related area
  • Deep knowledge of best practices in language learning.
  • High level of content expertise required.
  • Demonstrated ability to support critical thinking in meaningful discourse in the content area.
  • Experience working with middle level students preferred.
  • Effective classroom management skills.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in collaboration and problem-solving.
  • Experience with curriculum and assessment design.
  • Understanding of the role of parent involvement and the ability to collaborate with parents.
  • Ability to use technology as an instructional tool.
Bargaining Group and Level: Orono Education Association/Teachers

Application Procedure:
All applicants must apply online at: http://bit.ly/oronojobs

District Website: www.oronoschools.org

Contact:
Ms. Kim Van Eyll, Middle School Principal
952-449-8455 kimberly.vaneyll@orono.k12.mn.us
or
Dr. Scott E. Alger, Executive Director of Human Resources
952-449-8370 scott.alger@orono.k12.mn.us

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