Elementary Targeted Services Teacher (TEMPORARY; 1/11/27-3/5/27,Tues, Wed, Thurs; 3:45pm-5:00pm; 1hr 30mins includes prep)

ISD 728; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ISD 728 in Elk River, Minnesota seeks a dedicated teacher to develop instructional materials, deliver classroom instruction, and assess student performance. The role includes meeting with parents, interpreting progress, and informing guardians about student strengths and needs.

The incumbent collaborates with colleagues to align lessons with district goals, maintains grade books, and contributes to ongoing professional development to uphold high teaching standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Appropriate teaching licensure required.
• Demonstrated teaching skills expected.
• Strong human relations and communication abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Plans instruction and daily lesson plans aligned with district goals.
• Delivers instruction and prepares instructional materials and activities.
• Communicates student progress to parents/guardians and maintains grade books.
• Maintains records of student performance and evaluates progress.
• Collaborates with other staff to support student needs and confidentiality.
• Develops tests and reports student grades for instructional units.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of subject matter and curriculum.
• Engages in ongoing professional development to improve teaching skills.
• Keeps proper documentation and records.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the district.

Skills

Demonstrated teaching skills

Good human relation skills

Good communication skills

Education

BA/BS degree

Appropriate licensure for area of teaching

Job description

Payment for Targeted Services will 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.

Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

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.