Grade 2 Teacher: Inspire Young Minds to Grow

Saint Paul Public Schools; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Paul Public Schools seeks qualified teachers to deliver core curriculum instruction in a 10-month role. A valid Minnesota teaching license is required.

The position emphasizes diverse learner support, curriculum alignment with district goals, and strong classroom management skills. Responsibilities include implementing innovative teaching methods, evaluating student performance, maintaining records, and collaborating with families and staff.

Qualifications

• A valid teaching license for the appropriate grade level and subject area issued by the Minnesota Department of Education.
• Knowledge of core curriculum areas.
• Knowledge of teaching and learning strategies to meet a wide range of student learning styles and abilities.
• Knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts.
• Knowledge of research and trends in teaching and learning styles.
• Knowledge of instructional technologies.
• Strong skills in classroom presentation and management.
• Strong interpersonal skills to include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, district staff and community members from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and writing.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based upon district and schools goals and objectives.
• Ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations.
• Ability to evaluate student performance and to present evaluations in a manner that fosters higher student achievement.
• Ability to work in a cooperative learning environment.
• Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in the core curriculum areas for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies.
• Develop and implement innovative methods for providing instruction to students.
• Support the Minnesota Graduation Standards; implement the goals and objectives of the District and the school and/or program to which assigned.
• Evaluate student performance in accordance with system used by school and/or District; promote student achievement; maintain required student records; make related reports to the principal as prescribed or authorized by the superintendent.
• Maintain contact and communications with parents of students and work with them in the academic development of the student; participate in parent teacher conferences.
• Perform classroom management duties; enforce rules governing the conduct of students; take appropriate disciplinary action with students when necessary.
• Continue to seek professional growth and development in the curriculum areas for which employed; attend professional development required by the District.
• Contribute to the District's Strong Schools, Strong Communities efforts by partnering with other staff to contribute to student achievement and the alignment and sustainability of resources.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Instructional strategies

Multicultural curriculum

Research trends

Instructional technologies

Classroom management

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Lesson planning

Differentiation

Student assessment

Team collaboration

Tech proficiency

Education

Minnesota teaching license

Job description

Saint Paul Public Schools seeks qualified teachers to deliver core curriculum instruction in a 10-month role. A valid Minnesota teaching license is required.

The position emphasizes diverse learner support, curriculum alignment with district goals, and strong classroom management skills. Responsibilities include implementing innovative teaching methods, evaluating student performance, maintaining records, and collaborating with families and staff.