Summary
Description
The Sauk Rapids-Rice Public School District No. 47 is seeking a long-term substitute elementary teacher to provide classroom instruction at Mississippi Heights Elementary School from approximately January 29 to April 23, 2025. Located in Sauk Rapids, MN, minutes north of downtown St. Cloud and approximately an hour northwest of the Twin Cities, Mississippi Heights Elementary is a focal point in the growing area of Central Minnesota and provides quality programs to approximately 800+ students.
Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools believe in:
– A culture of high quality and effective instruction
– Partnerships and collaboration
– Student and staff well-being
– High student achievement
– Stewardship of resources
– Equitable education
Primary Responsibilities:
– Provide an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, physical and psychological growth
– Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
– Identify, select and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, interests, and learning needs
– Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement, particularly in the area of designing meaningful instructional opportunities utilizing the newly available one-to-one Technology
– Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process
– Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis
– Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment
Outstanding candidates will:
– Ability to work with diverse elementary learners
– Excellent written and verbal communication skills
– Desire to work collaboratively with students, parents/guardians, staff and administration
– Strong classroom management skills
– Excellent organizational skills
– Knowledge of best practices, including use of technology resources, for elementary learners
– Experience in creating student-centered learning opportunities that address state standards and support students to become life-long learners
– Experience effectively using a variety of data sources to inform instruction
Required Qualifications:
Valid Minnesota elementary teaching license
Preferred Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject area
– Experience using technology to augment student learning
– Experience using PBIS to augment student engagement
– Extensive knowledge of and experience with implementing English Language Arts Common Core Standards
Contract:
1.0 FTE (8 hours per day), salary is based on the hourly rate of $34.23 per hour.
Deadline:
Applications accepted online at www.isd47.org/start-your-career until filled.
Note:
Candidates must pass a criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.
