K-2 Elementary Teacher

Elk River Independent School District 728; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk River Independent School District 728 seeks an enthusiastic K-2 Elementary Teacher for a 1.0 FTE position (building to be determined) for the 2026-2027 school year. The teacher will develop curriculum, deliver classroom instruction, assess student performance, and communicate progress to families.

The role involves collaborating with staff, maintaining student records, and participating in family conferences to support student growth and readiness for the next grade level.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plans instruction and other student support activities with goals, lessons, and activities that align with district objectives.
• Provides instruction at appropriate levels of difficulty and monitors student progress to adjust teaching methods.
• Establishes clear behavior expectations and maintains orderly classrooms.
• Participates in parent/teacher conferences and communicates student progress to families.
• Collaborates with professional staff to address student needs and share effective teaching practices.
• Develops student assessments and reports grades to parents at the district's assigned times.
• Maintains current knowledge of subject matter and how it fits within curriculum goals.
• Pursues professional development to enhance teaching skills and content knowledge.
• Maintains accurate records to provide reliable information on student performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the district.

Skills

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

BA/BS degree

State teaching licensure

Job description

K-2 Elementary Teacher 1.0 FTE (building to be determined) JobID: 19182

• Position Type: District Wide Teaching/ Elementary Teacher
• Date Posted: 8/11/2026
• Location: District Wide
• Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year

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.