Language Arts Teacher Long Term Substitute

Owatonna School District 761; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance (single or

Health and Dental Insurance

Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)

Job summary

Owatonna School District 761 is seeking a Language Arts Teacher Long-Term Substitute at Owatonna Senior High School. The teacher will deliver student-centered instruction, foster relationships with colleagues, families, and students, and model best practices to promote high levels of learning.

The candidate should have a valid Minnesota teaching license and a commitment to equity and inclusion, with collaborative work across staff and families emphasized throughout the assignment.

Qualifications

• Valid MN teaching license required.
• Commitment to ensuring all students learn at high levels.
• Use of research-based instructional and engagement strategies to meet diverse needs.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, families, and students to achieve learning results.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Language Arts instruction aligned to standards.
• Establish collaborative relationships with students, families and staff.
• Use data and assessments to guide instructional decisions.
• Promote learner-centered, inclusive and equity-focused classroom practices.

Skills

Student-Centered

Collaboration

Data-driven instruction

Instructional strategies

Equity-focused mindset

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Language Arts Teacher Long Term Substitute

Owatonna School District 761 Owatonna Senior High School - Owatonna, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5921473

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 3, 2026

Job Description

Position Summary:

Teacher will serve as a student-centered Language Arts educator who is a learner and warm demander for all learners. The teacher will establish collaborative & impactful relationships with colleagues, families, and students.Teacher will understand and model best instructional practices and ensure high levels of student learning. Candidate must have a learner, inclusionary, and equity-focused mindset and see that their presence has an impact with students and our school environment.

Qualifications:

• Valid MN Teaching license.
• Student-Centered
• Commitment and belief around ensuring all students learn at high levels.
• Demonstrated use of research-based instructional and engagement strategies to meet the continuum of individual learning needs while using data and assessments to guide instructional decisions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and students to achieve student learning results.

FTE/Schedule:1.0 FTENovember 3-24, 2026

Salary:Based on candidate's education and experience per the OEA Master Agreement.

Benefits offered for this position are as listed__ Teaching Long Term Substitute:

• Eligible for Health and Dental Insurance (single or family) after 12 weeks of uninterrupted service as a long-term substitute for the same teacher or for any other professional covered by the OEA Master Agreement.
• Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)/ Sick Leave

ISD 761 IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.

Position Type: Substitute

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute: Teachers

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kory Kath , Principal
• Owatonna Senior High School
• Email: [e-mail]