Elementary Gifted & Talented: Long-Term Sub Teacher

Minnetonka Public Schools; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools seeks an elementary education teacher for Clear Springs Elementary. The role involves developing lessons, implementing district curriculum, and adapting instruction to meet diverse student needs. Strong collaboration with staff and families is essential.

Responsibilities include assessing student progress, maintaining records, and integrating technology into instruction. A Minnesota K-6 or 1-6 license is required, with ongoing professional development encouraged.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Technology use

Communication

Collaboration

Professionalism

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Education

Minnesota K-6 or 1-6 Elementary Education

Job description

Minnetonka Public Schools seeks an elementary education teacher for Clear Springs Elementary. The role involves developing lessons, implementing district curriculum, and adapting instruction to meet diverse student needs. Strong collaboration with staff and families is essential.

Responsibilities include assessing student progress, maintaining records, and integrating technology into instruction. A Minnesota K-6 or 1-6 license is required, with ongoing professional development encouraged.