Language Arts Teacher (2025-26)

St. Cloud School District 742; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic educational environment where you will inspire and empower students to reach their full potential. As a key member of a forward-thinking school district, you will create a safe and inclusive atmosphere that fosters learning and growth. Your role will involve developing engaging lesson plans, managing classroom dynamics, and collaborating with families to support student success. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and the community. If you are passionate about education and dedicated to continuous improvement, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Current teaching license issued by the Minnesota Department of Education.
• Ability to create a safe and engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare instructional activities that engage students.
• Create a respectful classroom environment and manage student behavior.
• Communicate effectively with families and contribute to the school community.

Skills

Instructional Planning

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Pedagogical Knowledge

Student Engagement

Education

Current Language Arts or Communications Arts/Literature license

Job description

SCHEDULE:

• FTE
• Hours may vary based on program needs

REPORTS TO: Building Principals, immediate supervisor

SUPERVISION: None

SALARY RANGE: $49,141 - $90,362 /year

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Current Language Arts or Communications Arts/Literature license issued by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

Preferred

• Previous related experience

POSITION SUMMARY:To create a safe and caring climate and culture in which we prepare, engage, educate, empower and inspire all learners in partnership with their surrounding community to be successful in today's and tomorrow's society.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Instructional Planning and Preparation

• Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy
• Demonstrate knowledge of students
• Select instructional goals
• Demonstrate knowledge of resources
• Design coherent instruction
• Assess student learning

Classroom Environment

• Create an environment of respect and rapport
• Establish a culture for learning
• Manage classroom procedures
• Manage student behavior
• Organize physical space

Instructional Interaction

• Communicate clearly and accurately
• Use questioning and discussion techniques
• Engage students in learning
• Provide feedback to students
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness

Professional Responsibilities

• Reflect on teaching
• Maintain accurate records
• Communicate with families
• Contribute to the school and district
• Grow and develop professionally
• Show professionalism
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL FACTORS:

• Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing

BENEFITS: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance.

For more detailed information on teacher salaries and benefits, please refer to the following document: Teacher Salary and Benefits Agreement (2023-2025).

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work.

St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.isd742.org/about-us/title-ix.

It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.

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