Language Arts Sub Teacher: Drive Reading and Writing Growth

Minnetonka Public Schools; Excelsior (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools in Excelsior, MN is seeking a licensed teacher to develop lessons, adapt district curriculum, and support student growth. You will plan, deliver, and assess instruction for individuals and small groups while maintaining high behavioral standards and strong parent communication.

The role emphasizes collaboration with colleagues, ongoing professional development, and integration of technology to enhance learning outcomes for diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Must hold Minnesota license: 5-8/5-12 Communication Arts/Literature or 7-12 English/Language Arts.
• Experience developing lesson plans aligned to district curriculum.
• Ability to use Schoology, newsletters, email for parent communication.
• Strong classroom management and assessment of student growth.
• Collaborative with colleagues and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the District approved curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records in a timely fashion prepares progress reports.
• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
• Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of Schoology, newsletters, phone calls, e-mails, conferences, etc.
• Works in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.
• Maintains and improves professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices.
• Participates in a professional learning community on a regular basis.
• Integration of technology into instruction.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
• Collaborative work in a fast-paced environment interacting with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community with multiple requests and concerns.
• Support and communicate with other administrators and staff.
• Respond in emergency situations.
• Know, interpret, and follow school District policies.
• May plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• May provide input to the goal-setting process for paraprofessionals.

Skills

Lesson planning

Differentiated instruction

Technology integration

Communication with parents

Classroom management

Collaboration

Education

Minnesota teaching license (5-8/5-12 or 7-12 English/Language Arts)

Job description

Minnetonka Public Schools in Excelsior, MN is seeking a licensed teacher to develop lessons, adapt district curriculum, and support student growth. You will plan, deliver, and assess instruction for individuals and small groups while maintaining high behavioral standards and strong parent communication.

The role emphasizes collaboration with colleagues, ongoing professional development, and integration of technology to enhance learning outcomes for diverse learners.