Summary

Middle School | Science | Orono Middle School | Available: 10/28/2024 | Closing: Open Until Filled

Description

Description:  1.0 FTE LTS Teaching Position in 6TH GRADE SCIENCE (10/28/24 through 3/21/25)

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

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