Summary
Description
Breckenridge Public Schools is currently seeking a dynamic and driven educator for .3 Social Studies beginning with the 2024-2025 school year for grades 9-12. Under the general supervision of the K-12 School Principal, the educator will develop lesson plans that promote critical thinking and problem solving skills. All Breckenridge Public School teachers are charged with providing a rigorous, dynamic, and highly engaging learning environment. Â
Responsibilities
- Develops and administers social science education curriculum consistent with school district goals and MN state standards
- Is creative in lessons and uses inquiry based, project based and active classroom strategies.
- Develops lesson plans that provide students’ rigorous and relevant learning experiences.
- Willingness to be a part of a team of educatorsÂ
- Willingness to be coachable and accept feedback in learning startegies for students
- Create learning experiences designed to enhance student learning.
- Encourages students to think independently and express original ideas.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
- Inspire their students to ask questions and to seek out answers.
- Staying current on the latest instructional technology and other resources.
- Ensure high standards for student behavior and performance.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Ability to develop positive and appropriate relationships with students.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and co-workers.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Understanding and experience in utilizing instructional best practices to engage students in learning.
- Collaborating with other teachers, staff, students, and parents to support student progress
- Integration of technology into instruction.
- Must have a growth mindset.
Extra-Curicular: Â Extra-curricular coaching opportunities may be available.Â
Qualifications:
Hold a Minnesota Social Studies license or willingness/ability to obtain licensure in the future.
Preferred: desire or ability to obtain/teach college level courses
The position is open until filled.
Compensation:
According to the current master agreement which can be found on the website under employment opportunities/master agreements.
Please contact the K-12 School Principal, Corinna Erickson at 218-641-4004 or via email at ericksonc@isd846.org with any questions.