Summary

High School Teaching | Detroit Lakes High School | Available: 2024-25 school year | Closing: open until filled

Description

Detroit Lakes Public Schools is seeking a High School Science Teacher (1.0 FTE).

Qualifications

  • Current MN teaching license in chemistry, physics, or earth and space science preferred. Or ability/willingness to obtain prior to the 2024-2025 school year. 

  • Experience with teaming preferred

  • Experience with career academies is strongly preferred

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Demonstrated ability to work  and lead positively and constructively within teacher teams

Purpose 

Provide quality instruction aligned to the state and national standards. Use a variety of assessment strategies – diagnostic, formative and summative, to inform instructional decisions and increase student self-management of learning. A strong focus on positive relationships and the ability to work with varying student abilities is a must.

 

Key tasks and responsibilities 

  • a. Deliver engaging classroom instruction in chemistry and physics; implement lesson plans on instructional units; develop and determine methods, approaches and instructional units; maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.

  • b. Assess and evaluate student performance against lesson plans; determine the need for re-instruction and reassessment; reinforce information previously taught in the classroom; determine grades for reporting purposes; monitor student performance and behaviors and determine how to approach bad behaviors. 

  • c. Aid in the implementation of the Academy Model in grades 9-12 by participating on a pathway team and teaching pathway courses. 

  • d. Collaborate with colleagues on a pathway team using the BARR (Building Assets Reducing Risks) model to help all students have success at DLHS.

  • e. Develop and plan instructional activities; develop and implement lesson plans personalized for individual student needs; assist in the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs); implement student assessments and evaluate results; determine assessment process for instructional units; research topics and materials designed to improve instructional presentations. 

  • f. Prepare for substitute teachers; communicate with parents and participate in parent/student conferences; participate in the mentoring program and evaluation process.

  • g. Participate in meetings (building staff meetings, pathway meetings, BARR meetings, staff development, open house/orientation) as necessary or required; attend professional development activities.

  • Applicants must have a current Minnesota teaching license. We are looking for a person that can communicate well with students, teaching staff, administration, and other support staff. Proven collaboration with multiple stakeholders is a must. 

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Applicants must have a current Minnesota teaching license in Science (Chemistry, Physics, or Earth and Space Science preferred. Or the willingness to obtain these certifications). We are looking for a person that can communicate well with students, teaching staff, administration, and other support staff. Proven collaboration with multiple stakeholders is a must. 

 

Mail
Fax
Email

Human Resources
Detroit Lakes Public Schools
702 Lake Avenue
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Attn: Human Resources
218-847-9273
recruiting@detlakes.k12.mn.us