Grade 5 Long-Term Substitute Teacher — Literacy & Data

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

Job summary

Orono Public Schools seeks a Long Term Substitute Teacher for Grade 5 to support student learning from November 9, 2026 to December 18, 2026. The substitute will cover an elementary classroom, implementing literacy and numeracy instruction in a technology-rich environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with colleagues, assessment design, and active communication with parents and administrators. Minnesota teaching licensure is required, with experience in upper elementary preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support student academic and social/emotional needs through proactive and evidence-based pedagogy.
• Provide ongoing literacy assessments and utilize strategies in reading and writing.
• Collaborate with teachers to design and coordinate common assessments and use data to target student needs.
• Participate in PLC meetings as an active professional.
• Communicate with parents, colleagues, students, and administrators through all available technology.
• Establish high standards for character and academic growth.

Skills

Teaching License

Upper Elementary Experience

Literacy Instruction

Numeracy Instruction

Technology in the Classroom

Oral & Written Communication

Collaboration & Problem Solving

Curriculum & Assessment Design

Parent Engagement

Technology as Instructional Tool

Education

Minnesota Teaching License

Job description

Orono Public Schools seeks a Long Term Substitute Teacher for Grade 5 to support student learning from November 9, 2026 to December 18, 2026. The substitute will cover an elementary classroom, implementing literacy and numeracy instruction in a technology-rich environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with colleagues, assessment design, and active communication with parents and administrators. Minnesota teaching licensure is required, with experience in upper elementary preferred.