Elementary Targeted Services Teacher Grade 4th

Elk River Area School District; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Elk River Area School District seeks an Elementary Targeted Services Teacher for Fourth Grade at Prairie View Elementary School. This temporary position runs 01/11/2027 through 03/05/2027, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 3:45pm–4:45pm with a 1h12m total time including prep.

Compensation will be based on student need and Teacher Step/Lane. Responsibilities include planning instruction, delivering lessons, tracking progress, maintaining records, and communicating with families.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree
• Appropriate licensure for area of teaching
• Demonstrated teaching skills
• Good human relation skills
• Good communication skills

Responsibilities

• Plans instruction and other student support activities with goals, lesson plans and daily activities aligned to district objectives.
• Provides instruction and monitors student progress, adjusting as needed to meet student needs.
• Maintains behavior expectations and provides structure consistent with district policies.
• Collaborates with other staff and participates in conferences with parents/guardians.
• Develops tests, records grades, and communicates student progress to parents.

Job description

Elementary Targeted Services Teacher Grade 4th (TEMPORARY; 1/11/27-3/5/27; Tues/Wed, 3:45pm - 4:45pm; 1hr 12mins includes prep) JobID: 19379

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Targeted Services
• Date Posted: 10/26/2026
• Location: Prairie View Elementary School
• Date Available: 01/11/2027

Payment for Targeted Serviceswill be based on student need and Teacher Step/Lane
Description: The Teacher develops material and lesson plans, conducts classroom instruction and evaluates and assess student performance. The incumbent meets with parents, interprets student progress, and informs parents/guardians about student strengths, weaknesses, and progress.
Job Summary:
1. Plans instruction and other student support activities, including the establishment of overall goals and priorities, lesson plans, classroom activities (i.e., laboratory experiments, media presentations, etc.) and daily lesson plans, as applicable to the teacher's particular assignment. Such plans should be consistent with the School District/department goals and objectives; should consider the needs and abilities of the students; and should incorporate basic components of lesson design, as appropriate. Reviews, selects, and modifies materials and resources consistent with instructional objectives and students' participation so that lesson plans and instructional materials developed are consistent with School District/department goals and objectives.
2. Provides instruction to students in a manner which incorporates essential elements of instruction, i.e., teaching specific objectives, teaching at appropriate levels of difficulty, including methods of extending students' thinking, uses techniques to monitor student progress and adjusts instruction accordingly, and correctly employs various principles of learning so that classroom instruction effectively meets the needs of students consistent with School District objectives.
3. Establishes behavior expectations and maintains student control in the classroom, on school premises, and/or in school activities by communicating expectations for appropriate behavior. Provides structure and consistency and encourages student responsibility, cooperation, and mutual respect in a manner consistent with School District policies and procedures and legal requirements so that the learning environment is successful.
4. Participates in parent/teacher conference. Maintains grade book to demonstrate student strengths, weaknesses, and/or problems that the student may be experiencing in the classroom so that parents are informed of student's strengths, weaknesses, problems, and progress.
5. Collaborates with other professional staff regarding the needs of students by communicating accurately, preserving confidentiality of information, and sharing best teaching practices and new teaching techniques or procedures available so that effective professional work relationships properly meet the needs of students.
6. Develops student tests and evaluates results. Determines student grades for instructional units and reports grades to parents at School District assigned time.
7. Develops and maintains adequate knowledge of the subject(s) taught or support service rendered and demonstrates an understanding of how the subject(s) or support services fit into the overall School District and department philosophy, objectives, and curriculum in order to maintain professional competency in assigned subject matters.
8. Pursues professional development activities to broaden and deepen knowledge of content and teaching skills and continually identifies professional needs and develops strategies to meet these needs so that there is optimum professional growth and development of teaching skills.
9. Records and maintains proper records in order to provide accurate information.
10. Other job related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
1. BA/BS degree.
2. Appropriate licensure for area of teaching.
3. Demonstrated teaching skills.
4. Good human relation skills.
5. Good communication skills.
Equity is one of ISD728's core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. ISD728 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.