Summary

HS Teacher | Science Teacher | Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School | Post Date: 11/22/2024 | Available: Immediately | Closing: Open Until Filled

Description

SCIENCE EDUCATOR POSITIONS (Middle School preferred)

Fairmont Area Schools is seeking passionate, student-centered candidates for a Science Educator at the Jr./Sr. High School for the 2024-25 school year and beyond. Fairmont Area School District is located in Fairmont, Minnesota on I-90. “The City of Lakes” has a population of roughly 10,500 and attracts many professionals for manufacturing, service and agriculture related careers. Fairmont takes great pride in its public school and has repeatedly supported the district and the staff. This partnership makes living and working in the community a special setting where individual efforts can create impactful and sustainable change. 

Fairmont Area Schools serves about 1,800 students preK-12th grade in Fairmont and the surrounding area. Many families choose to open-enroll in Fairmont due to our committed staff, robust programming, and quality facilities. Graduating classes are roughly 140 students per year and classroom sizes are in the twenties. The professionals who work at Fairmont Area Schools are committed to researching, implementing, and refining research-based best practices for the betterment of the student experience. This student-centered approach is shared throughout the district, from classroom to boardroom. At Fairmont Area Schools, everyone is valued and treated as an individual. 

Fairmont Area Schools has a competitive compensation package and supports which include but are not limited to: 

  • Starting Pay no less than $49,703 plus Q-comp payments

  • Teacher Mentorship Program

  • Professional Development as a priority of the district

  • Health, Life, Dental, and Vision insurance

  • Coaching and Volunteer Opportunities

  • District contribution to 403b plan beginning in year 2

Fairmont Jr./Sr. High School Science Department has an innovative and phenomenon-based approach focused on fostering a love of science. The hands-on approach to teaching science allows for the use of models and scientific vocabulary to help explain the world around us and develop the true scientific skills necessary for solving the problems of tomorrow. Our science educators are committed to developing analytical thinking in our students by incorporating discussion strategies into the lesson design. Due to the wide range of licenses held by our science team, anyone with a current secondary license is encouraged to apply.  If you have any questions related to the position, please feel free to contact Principal Brusky at (507) 238-4411 or email at cbrusky@fairmont.k12.mn.us