EL Teacher (.5 FTE) : 2026-2027 School Year

ISD 361 – International Falls Public Schools | Falls High School
JOB DESCRIPTION
Alternative Learning Center (ALC) Teacher/K-12 Online Teacher Coordinator
School / District
Falls High School – ISD 361, International Falls, MN
Department
Alternative Learning Center (ALC) – Online School
Reports To
Building Principal / Superintendent
Classification
Licensed Teaching Staff
Contract Days
Standard ISD 361 Academic Calendar
Hours
7:40 AM – 3:20 PM (aligned to Falls High School schedule)
JOB SUMMARY
The Alternative Learning Center (ALC) Teacher and Online Learning Coordinator provides educational leadership and direct instruction for students enrolled in the alternative learning center and credit-recovery programs. Online learning program coordinator for ISD 361. This position maintains a supportive and structured environment for at-risk students while managing teaching and learning digital curricula, coordinating individualized transition plans, and ensuring full compliance with Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) guidelines and ISD 361 board policy. The online program coordination oversight will directly work with the digital partner platform team and monitor student performance and pathway support.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Online Program Coordination
• Facilitate all online learning, credit-recovery, and digital course platforms (e.g., Edgenuity, MDE-approved digital curricula).
• Monitor students are completing student performance regularly – i.e. daily coursework and logging appropriate digital attendance in compliance with MDE requirements.
• Maintain accurate records within the virtual learning management system team and coordinate with the partner program provider.
• Other duties as assigned per students who fall into at-risk performance.
Direct Instruction & Student Support
• Provide instructional support across multi-disciplinary core subject areas for alternative program students.
• Adapt and modify instructional materials to accommodate diverse, non-traditional learning styles and individual student needs.
• Foster a positive, trauma-informed classroom environment that motivates and engages at-risk youth.
• Monitor student attendance, family engagement and student performance through home/school and community partnerships.
• Implement ALC standards of practice and data collection aligned to MDE requirements.
• Other duties as assigned per students who fall into deficit alternative learning standards.
Student Case Management
ISD 361 – International Falls Public Schools | Falls High School
Confidential – For Internal Use Only | ISD 361 Human Resources
• Track academic progress and attendance for all ALC-enrolled students; maintain individualized student success plans.
• Monitor credit accumulation and ensure students are progressing on a clear pathway toward graduation requirements.
• Identify and respond promptly to barriers to student success, including academic, behavioral, and social-emotional factors.
Family & District Communication
• Maintain regular, two-way communication with students’ guardians, school counselors, and home school districts.
• Provide timely progress updates and collaborate with support staff to address academic and attendance concerns.
• Participate in student-centered meetings including IEP, 504, and student support team conferences as applicable.
Transition Planning
• Collaborate with regular school settings, career and technical centers, and local businesses to support student transitions.
• Develop and monitor transition plans for students re-entering the traditional school setting or moving into work-based learning and post-secondary pathways.
Compliance & Reporting
• Track attendance data and prepare required documentation for state-funded alternative programs per MDE guidelines.
• Maintain confidential student files in compliance with FERPA and ISD 361 records management policies.
• Submit required reports to the school board and district administration on program enrollment, outcomes, and compliance.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
• Licensure: Valid Minnesota teaching license; Secondary Education preferred.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience working with at-risk youth and managing individualized student success plans.
• Technology: Proficiency with online learning platforms (e.g., Edgenuity), Infinite Campus – digital attendance systems, and student information systems.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with families, staff, students and community partners.
• Bronco Pride: Strong skill set in building relationships, positivity, community collaboration and ability to invest in each student’s strengths and needs to prepare them for a successful track towards graduation.
Preferred / Highly Desirable
• Additional certification in Special Education, Online instruction, or Alternative Education.
• Experience with conflict resolution strategies and restorative practices in a school environment.
• Familiarity with Minnesota graduation requirements, credit-recovery frameworks, and MDE alternative program reporting.
ISD 361 – International Falls Public Schools | Falls High School
Confidential – For Internal Use Only | ISD 361 Human Resources
WORK ENVIRONMENT & SCHEDULE
Schedule & Calendar Details
Daily Hours
7:40 AM – 3:20 PM, aligned with Falls High School regular schedule
Calendar
ISD 361 standard academic year
Instruction Format
Combination of in-person instruction, virtual office hours, and digital platform monitoring and engagement
Setting
Alternative Learning Center classroom and virtual/online environment. *Additional support – 1 full-time onsite paraprofessional.
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to work in a classroom environment, operate a computer for extended periods, and communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues in-person and virtually. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with applicable law.
EVALUATION
Performance will be evaluated annually by the Building Principal or Superintendent in accordance with ISD 361 licensed staff evaluation procedures and the Minnesota teacher evaluation framework. Evaluation criteria includes instructional effectiveness, student progress outcomes, compliance with program requirements, progress monitoring and professional collaboration.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
ISD 361 – International Falls Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission. All employment decisions are made in accordance with Minnesota Human Rights Act and applicable federal law.