Grade 1 Long-Term Substitute Teacher — Literacy & Collaboration

Orono Public Schools; Orono (MN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Orono Public Schools seeks a Long-term Substitute Teacher for Grade 1 at Schumann Elementary. The assignment runs from Oct 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027, starting immediately after the date available.

You will cover classroom instruction, plan lessons, assess students, and communicate with families and staff to support literacy and numeracy progress. The candidate should hold Minnesota teaching credentials, have experience with elementary literacy and numeracy, and demonstrate strong collaboration,

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota Teaching License required.
• Experience working with upper elementary students preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in teaching and assessing literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving in technology-rich environments.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in collaboration and problem-solving.
• Experience with curriculum and assessment design.
• Understanding of the role of parent involvement and the ability to collaborate with parents.
• Ability to use technology as an instructional tool.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill teacher duties and responsibilities in an elementary setting on a short-term contract.
• Lesson planning
• Parent-teacher communications and meetings
• Assessments and grading
• Management of classroom routines
• Collaborate with other teachers and administration
• Support student academic and social/emotional needs through proactive and evidence-based pedagogical practices.
• Provide ongoing literacy assessments and appropriately utilize strategies in a reading and writing.
• Collaborate with other teachers to design and coordinate common assessments and utilize data to target student needs.
• Participate in regular PLC meetings as an active and engaged professional.
• Communicate as needed with parents, colleagues, students, and administrators through all available means of technology.
• Establish and maintain high standards for character and academic growth.

Skills

Teaching License

Literacy Instruction

Numeracy Instruction

Technology Integration

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Curriculum Design

Parent Involvement

Problem Solving

Education

Minnesota Teaching License

Job description

Orono Public Schools seeks a Long-term Substitute Teacher for Grade 1 at Schumann Elementary. The assignment runs from Oct 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027, starting immediately after the date available.

You will cover classroom instruction, plan lessons, assess students, and communicate with families and staff to support literacy and numeracy progress. The candidate should hold Minnesota teaching credentials, have experience with elementary literacy and numeracy, and demonstrate strong collaboration,