Middle School Language Arts Teacher

New Ulm Public Schools is a regional center of educational excellence. Our vision is: “Empowering our learning community through equitable, engaging and innovative programming.” Our schools and staff provide challenging and engaging academic programs for all students. Student success in academics, fine arts and athletics are reasons students and families come to New Ulm. 

We offer an early learning center for preschool and kindergarten students, including a community education center. This center includes many outdoor and indoor active learning spaces. Jefferson Elementary provides programming for grades 1-4, focusing on small group instruction, responsive classroom, STEM opportunities and core curriculum. We offer a middle school structure and environment for grades 5-8, focused on advisory, exploratory and experiential learning opportunities. Our high school is for grades 9-12, offering college, vocational and work ready courses. We have many opportunities for Fine arts and athletics for all students. A Career Technical Education (CTE) Center providing students witn opportunities in automotive, welding, manufacturing, fabrication, engineering, construction careers and cabinetry.           

Position Available:         
Middle School Language Arts Teacher (1.0 FTE)
 
Job Summary:                                   
The certified teacher develops lesson plans, conducts classroom instruction, evaluates, and assesses both instructional material and student performance. The teacher interprets student progress and communicates regularly with parents about student strengths, weaknesses and/or programs. The teacher is a member of an interdisciplinary team and works collaboratively with colleagues to make decisions about team programming and supporting students through  intervention and enrichment.  

General Responsibilities:     
The certified teacher develops lesson plans, conducts classroom instruction, evaluates and assesses both instructional material and student performance. The teacher interprets student progress and communicated regularly with parents about student strengths, weaknesses and/or programs. The teacher is a member of an interdisciplinary team and works collaboratively with colleagues to make decisions about team programming and supporting students through intervention and enrichment.    

Desired Qualifications:           
*  5-12 Communications Arts/Literature or 5-8 Endorsement in English Language Arts
*  Understanding of middle school philosophy and the teaming concept
*  Understanding of state and national standards in the area of Language Arts
*  Understanding and experience in utilizing instructional best practices to engage middle level students in learning 
*  Understanding and experience in assessment and data driven decision-making
            
Start Date:                              
2023-2024 School Year
 
Wage/Benefits:                       
Dependent on experience; per Master Teacher Agreement; Benefit package available      
 
Application Deadline:             
Internal and external applications are accepted until the position is filled
                                               
Application procedure:          
To apply as an INTERNAL applicant:
1.   Go to the school website at www.newulm.k12.mn.us
2.   Click on the down arrow near the District box at the top of the page
3.   Under General Info, on the right-hand side, click on Employment 
4.   Under “Internal Applicants,” click on Submit an internal app./transfer form
5.   Complete the page with your information, click next and submit.
 
To apply as an EXTERNAL applicant:
1.   Go to the school website at www.newulm.k12.mn.us
2.   Click on the down arrow near the District box at the top of the page
3.   Under General Info, on the right-hand side, click on Employment 
4.   Complete the page with your information, click next and submit.
      
A resume, credentials, transcripts and a copy of your MN teaching license are required to be attached to your online application.
 
Questions:                             
Please contact New Ulm Public Schools Administrative offices at 507-233-6180.
 
The school district shall require that applicants for school district positions, who receive an offer of employment, submit to a criminal history background check at the applicant’s expense.  All final offers of employment are contingent upon background check results.
 
The employer reserves the right to make assignments of employees to particular buildings.  New Ulm ISD is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

For more information on New Ulm Public Schools and the city of New Ulm, please visit the following resources:
New Ulm Public Schools: www.newulm.k12.mn.us
City of New Ulm: http://www.ci.new-ulm.mn.us
New Ulm Chamber of Commerce: http://www.newulm.com/
Careers in New Ulm video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t32wGisMkWI