Language Arts Teacher 1.0 FTE - Long Term Sub

Faribault Independent School District 656; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FEA Master Contract

Substantial personal sick leave

Fully paid health insurance

National certifications stipend up to

Job summary

Faribault Public Schools seeks a full-time 1.0 FTE Long Term Substitute Language Arts Teacher for Faribault High School. The role runs from 10/5/2026 to 12/22/2026, teaching five high school Language Arts courses in a supportive environment.

The ideal candidate will create engaging lessons, maintain professional standards, and collaborate with EL and special education staff to support student growth. Minnesota licensure in Language Arts is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to build strong, positive relationships with families and students.
• Must be able to recognize Communication Arts/Literature Standards and how to build standards-based lessons.
• Should be comfortable using 1:1 technology and maintaining a positive, professional culture in accordance with School Board policies.

Responsibilities

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials providing effective teaching strategies adhering to the District philosophy and vision.
• Creates a classroom environment that responds to the needs of individual learners.
• Plans and implements a program of study designed to meet individual students needs.
• Evaluates accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods.
• Communicates with parents in a timely manner; maintains positive and constructive communication with students, staff, parents and community.
• Works cooperatively with parents and other staff members to reinforce the educational program for each child.

Skills

Relationship building

Standards-based instruction

Tech proficiency

Education

Minnesota Language Arts licensure

Job description

Language Arts Teacher 1.0 FTE - Long Term Sub JobID: 5378

• Position Type: High School Teaching/ English
• Date Posted: 9/1/2026
• Location: Faribault High School
• Date Available: 10/05/2026
• Closing Date: 09/14/2026

Job Title: 1.0FTE Long Term Substitute Secondary Language Arts Teacher – Faribault High School

General Description:

A full-time (1.0 FTE) Language Arts teacher at Faribault High School. The position will teach five high school language arts courses. The ideal candidate will create a supportive and engaging learning environment where students are challenged and empowered to learn and grow. This position will start on 10/5/26 and end on 12/22/26.

Essential Functions:

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials providing effective teaching strategies adhering to the District philosophy and vision.
• Creates a classroom environment that responds to the needs of individual learners.
• Plans and implements a program of study designed to meet individual students needs.
• Recognizes learning problems and makes referrals as appropriate.
• Encourages student enthusiasm for the learning process and development of good study habits.
• Adheres to health and safety policies including using precautions of safety and health plans.
• Communicates with parents in a timely manner; maintains positive and constructive communication with students, staff, parents and community.
• Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in all areas of the school.
• Protects students, equipment, materials and facilities taking necessary and reasonable precautions.
• Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
• Works cooperatively with parents and other staff members to reinforce the educational program for each child.
• Attends workshops, seminars and conferences as well as staff, department, curricular development and committee meetings and staff-development sessions as required.
• Encourages and facilitates work of other staff members in a collaborative, supportive environment.
• Evaluates accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods.
• Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics and state and federal laws.
• Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for continual improvement of the school's curriculum.
• Works cooperatively with special education and EL staff to report student progress and growth, as applicable.
• Works with the Student Success Coordinator, district literacy coach(s) and curriculum to develop a strong classroom environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to build strong, positive relationships with families and students.
• Must be able to recognize Communication Arts/Literature Standards and how to build standards-based lessons.
• Should be comfortable using 1:1 technology and maintaining a positive, professional culture in accordance with School Board policies.

Licensure: Current License by the State of Minnesota in Language Arts (Communication Arts/Literature).

Faribault Public Schools is a rural Pre-K through Adult School District located about 50 miles south of the Twin-Cities. The school district currently serves approximately 3,700 students in Faribault and our surrounding areas within our community of 23,000 citizens within the city limits. District sites include one Pre-K and Kindergarten, two elementary schools 1-5, one middle school 6-8, one high school 9-12, one area learning center 9-12, and one education center for adult education.
The historic community of Faribault offers adventure, fun, unique dining, history, shopping, and entertainment. Once you arrive you will experience historic landmarks, cultural and artistic gathering places in downtown, 10 lakes within 10 miles with many resorts and campgrounds, 39 beautiful parks within the city, an outdoor aquatic center, miles of bike, walking and snowmobile trails, great lodging and restaurants; enjoy year round recreations such as biking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, fat tire biking and so much more.

Compensation/Benefits/Perks: FEA Master Contract
Faribault Public Schools provides a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. Other benefitsinclude:

• Substantial personal and sick leave days
• Fully paid single health insurance
• Annual stipend of up to $1000 for national certifications
• Our district educational positions qualify for federal loan forgiveness program
• State of the Art Fitness Center open to staff
• 1:1 Technology for staff use
• Work-life balance culture
• Strong mission and vision statements
• Numerous before/after-school and summer programming for additional income and/or volunteering opportunities.
• Solid Community Education programs offering opportunities to create and/or participate inunique programming

In addition to a supportive and collaborative professional environment, the town of Faribault has some unique characteristics:

• Commutable from Twin Cities, right off I35
• Centrally located and driving distance within an hour of Mankato, Rochester, and the Twin Cities
• Lots of lakes and good fishing
• New downtown revitalization project
• Small town feel with many shopping, restaurants & recreational opportunities