2025-26 Science Teacher: Chemistry and Earth, 1.0 FTE

Minnetonka Public Schools; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools is seeking a full-time Science Teacher for Chemistry and Earth for the 2025-26 school year. This role involves developing integrated lesson plans, evaluating student performance, and collaborating with staff and parents to enhance the learning environment. Candidates need to hold a valid 9-12 Minnesota teaching license in Chemistry and Earth Sciences.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Benefits

Qualifications

• Candidates must have Minnesota 9-12 certification for Chemistry and Earth Sciences.
• District supports temporary licensure for applicants.

Responsibilities

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials for student needs.
• Evaluates academic and social growth of pupils.
• Communicates with parents regularly.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Technology Integration

Education

Minnesota 9-12 Chemistry License

Minnesota 9-12 Earth Sciences License

Job description

2025-26 Science Teacher: Chemistry and Earth, 1.0 FTE

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License Required

Minnesota 9-12 Chemistry and 9-12 Earth Sciences

• The district will work with applicants to help secure temporary science licensure due to recent science standards changing.
  
  

License Required

Minnesota 9-12 Chemistry and 9-12 Earth Sciences

• The district will work with applicants to help secure temporary science licensure due to recent science standards changing.
  
  

Contract Information

This assignment is a split contract of 0.6 FTE Regular Contract and 0.4 FTE Long Term Sub Contract

Compensation

Click here to view the 2024-25 teacher salary schedule. Rates for this position can be found in Appendix -a-, Schedule A.

This Position Is Medical and Dental Benefit Eligible.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the District approved curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records in a timely fashion prepares progress reports.
• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
• Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of Schoology, newsletters, phone calls, e-mails, conferences, etc.
• Works in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.
• Maintains and improves professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices.
• Participates in a professional learning community on a regular basis.
• Integration of technology into instruction.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
  
  

Specific Responsibilities

• Collaborative work in a fast-paced environment interacting with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community with multiple requests and concerns.
• Support and communicate with other administrators and staff.
• Respond in emergency situations.
• Know, interpret, and follow school District policies.
• May plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• May provide input to the goal-setting process for paraprofessionals.
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Demonstrated ability to apply appropriate skills in performing daily routines.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a computer, software and necessary classroom technology.
• Ability to develop effective and positive working relationships with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community.
• Maintain professional composure while dealing with a variety of personalities and situations.
• Show initiative and function as a self-starter.
• Effectively communicate and have interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
  
  

Hiring Administrators

Anjie Flowers, General Counsel and Executive Director of Human Resources

Jeff Erickson, Principal

Application Procedure

External Applicants:

Please upload a letter of interest, resume, 3 letters of professional recommendation, transcripts and Minnesota Teacher license information with your online application.

Internal Applicants

Current teachers do not need to attach letters of recommendation or transcripts.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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