Weekly Announcements

["Hamline University Second Language/Teaching Learning-Grad" <grad-sltl@nospam.gw.hamline.edu>]

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Job Opening at Minnesota Literacy Council

The MN Literacy Council has an opening (30 hours per week, evening and
afternoon hours, bimonthly Friday a.m. meetings) for an ESL and
EL/Civics teacher in South Minneapolis. Teach intermediate-level adult
learners and provide support to volunteers. Other duties include:
student intake and assessment and student and volunteer recruitment.
Qualified candidate will have BA in Education or related field and at
least one year experience teaching ESL to adults. Graduate-level
coursework in Education preferred. Experience working with people of
diverse communities, excellent oral and written communication skills,
well-organized and able to meet deadlines. 
 
 
To apply, send or fax resume and cover letter to:
 
Minnesota Literacy Council
756 Transfer Road
St. Paul, MN 55114-1404
Fax: 651-645-2272
 
OR call Astrid Liden at 651-645-2277, extension 204.
 
Astrid Liden
Adult Direct Services Manager
E-mail: aliden@nospam.theMLC.org <mailto:aliden@nospam.theMLC.org> 
Phone: 651-645-2277 ext. 204
Fax: 651-645-2272
 
Minnesota Literacy Council
756 Transfer Road

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Accelerate English Language Learning with TPR Storytelling

Elizabeth Skelton, an ELL Teacher Trainer with the Colorado Department of
Education and curriculum author, is one of the nation¹s foremost experts on
TPR Storytelling for English Language Learners.  Join Ms. Skelton for a
unique workshop on March 6-7 at the Minnesota Humanities Education Center in
Saint Paul.
 
TPR Storytelling (TPRS) goes beyond the familiar TPR. Interactive and
engaging stories provide context for presenting and practicing selected
linguistic goals.  TPRS is commonly used as a sheltering strategy for
content-based instruction.   The workshop addresses how language acquisition
principles can be applied in K-12 and adult settings.
 
For more information and a registration form, go to
http://EducatorInService.com or call Jan Kittok at (612) 201-2788. Overnight
lodging is available upon request.  An email message sent by Feb. 22 with
your intent to attend is appreciated.

Janice Holter Kittok
Educator in Service, LLC
Serving the World Language Teaching Profession
http://www.EducatorInService.com 
(612) 201-2788 


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ESL Teacher openings in Turkey

A former Hamline ESL student notified us of two teaching jobs available in 
Istanbul Turkey. The candidate should be licensed in ESL with an undergrad 
degree in English or something related. For more information, please contact  
Rick Arons at:  bubicoslupo@nospam.yahoo.com 

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Seeking students from Sierra Leone At Valley Middle 

We have a 14-year-old boy from Sierra Leone who
was adopted by a Burnsville couple this fall. He would really like to
meet other teens from Sierra Leone so he can maintain his Creole
language and a connection to his culture. He has witnessed terrible atrocities 
by
rebel forces and is very worried about his friends at the orphanage and
his adult siblinlgs who still live there. I know he would find solace
in spending time with others from Sierra Leone.
 
Please email Michelle.Shaffner@nospam.district196.org 
 if you have any students and/or families from
Sierra Leone with whom I could connect this boy and his adoptive parents.

Thanks,
Linda Prince
Licensed School Counselor
Valley Middle School


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Long-term sub position in Faribault

In Faribault
Elementary ESL 
March - April
If interested, contact Alice Meyer at 507-333-6006.  
They are looking for someone who is licensed in ESL. 

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Jobs at Parnership Academy

1st Position:
Position Available: ELL (ESL) Coordinator
School: Partnership Academy Charter School

Brief Description of Duties and Requirements:
Partnership Academy (PA) serves 200 students in grades K-6 with 75% of the 
population needing ELL services.

This is a full time position that requires a MN license in ELL and the ability 
to speak Spanish. This position will oversee the ELL department and staff so 
communication with Administration is essential. This individual must be 
knowledgeable about ELL programs with a strong grasp on documentation. The 
Coordinator will have to keep abreast of all State and legal requirements. 
Trained to utilize the SIOP model is a plus.

Experience in a supervisory position preferred but not required.
 
2nd Position:
Position Available: ELL Teacher
School: Partnership Academy

Brief Description of Duties and Requirements:
This is a full time position that requires a MN license in ELL and the ability 
to speak Spanish. Partnership Academy serves 200 students in K-6 with 75% of 
the population needing ELL Services. This position would be 
collaborating/teaching mostly with 2nd grade teachers and students. This 
position also requires some coordination of the ELL program.

This position requires a four-year degree.

Charles R. Bodden
Assistant Director
Partnership Academy Charter School
305 E 77th Street Ste B
Richfield, MN 55324
Office: 612-866-3630
Fax: 612-866-3640
e-mail: cbodden@nospam.paschool.org 

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Full time ESL position in Minneapolis

Half time  SW High School 
Half time Armitadge

Contact human resources and 
Dr. Deborah Gunter  612- 668-3046, principal at Southwest.

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