2026-27 Grade 2 Long Term Sub Teacher, 1.0 FTE, Dates: Current-2/5/27

Minnetonka Public School Service Center; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnetonka Public School Service Center in Minnetonka, MN seeks a Grade 2 Long Term Substitute Teacher for 2026-27. The 1.0 FTE position will implement district curriculum, differentiate instruction, manage behavior, and report progress to families. Requires Minnesota K-6 or 1-6 Elementary Education; or Birth-Grade 3 Early Childhood Education licensure.

The role emphasizes collaboration, technology use in instruction, and ongoing professional development in a team-focused school environment.

Qualifications

• Develops lesson plans aligned to district curriculum.
• Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth and prepares progress reports.
• Identifies pupil needs and develops strategies for IEPs.
• Communicates regularly with parents via Schoology, newsletters, calls, emails, conferences.
• Collaborates with colleagues and supervisors.
• Engages in professional development to stay current with best practices.
• Integrates technology into instruction.
• Performs other duties of similar nature or level.

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.

Skills

Lesson planning

Differentiated instruction

Communication with parents

Technology integration

Collaboration

Classroom management

Education

Minnesota K-6 or 1-6 Elementary Education; or Birth-Grade 3 Early Childhood Education

Tools

Schoology

Job description

Positions will remain posted until filled regardless of the closing date.

2026-27 Grade 2 Long Term Sub Teacher, 1.0 FTE, Dates: Current-2/5/27 JobID: 9554

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Grade 2

License Required: Minnesota K-6 or 1-6 Elementary Education; or Birth-Grade 3 Early Childhood Education

Compensation: Click here to view the teacher collective bargaining agreement and salary schedule. Rates for this position can be found in Appendix -a-, Schedule A. This Position Is Not Medical nor Dental Benefit Eligible.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
3. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
4. Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records in a timely fashion prepares progress reports.
5. Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
6. Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of Schoology, newsletters, phone calls, e-mails, conferences, etc.
7. Works in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.
8. 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.
9. Participates in a professional learning community on a regular basis.
10. Integration of technology into instruction.
11. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Specific Responsibilities

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

Knowledge and Skills

1. Demonstrated ability to apply appropriate skills in performing daily routines.
2. Demonstrated ability to operate a computer, software and necessary classroom technology.
3. Ability to develop effective and positive working relationships with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community.
4. Maintain professional composure while dealing with a variety of personalities and situations.
5. Show initiative and function as a self-starter.
6. 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 Administrator(s): Andrew Gilbertson, Principal