Long Term Substitute – Middle School Science Teacher – Grade 6

Job Summary: 

• Implement best practice teaching and learning strategies into content area.
• Emphasize inquiry-based approaches to scientific thinking.
• Implementation of NGSS Earth Science curriculum
• 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.
• 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