Long term sub- Middle School Teaching- Building

Brainerd Public Schools; Baxter (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick/ESST benefits

1 hour earned per 30 hours worked

Job summary

Brainerd Public Schools is seeking a Long Term Substitute Teacher for Forestview Middle School (grades 5-8). This temporary full-time assignment runs from 10/26/2026 to 01/22/2026, with 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday.

The role reports to the Building Principal and offers sick/ESST benefits and accrues leave. The substitute will implement approved curriculum, document progress, and communicate with students, parents, and administration regarding goals and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education required.
• Prior middle school teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of district curriculum and standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons aligned with district curriculum.
• Assess student progress and communicate with parents and administration.
• Create a safe, engaging learning environment and manage classroom behavior.
• Collaborate with middle school staff to evaluate and adjust curricula.

Skills

Subject knowledge

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Tools

Education technology

Job description

Long term sub- Middle School Teaching- Building JobID: 1504

• Position Type: Reserve Position / Substitutes / Substitute Teacher
• Date Posted: 10/22/2026
• Location: Forestview Middle School
• Date Available: 10/26/2026

Assignment Details

Position Title: Long Term Substitute Teacher (Grades 5-8)
Department/Building: Forestview Middle School
Reports to: Building Principal - Sheila Eller
Assignment: Temporary - Full Time 10/26/2026 - 01/22/2026
Hours: 8 per day, Monday through Friday
Salary Range: $21.67 per hour / $173.36 per day
Union: Unrepresented
FLSA: Overtime Exempt

BENEFITS: Sick/ESST, earns 1 hour for every 30 hours worked

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Develops and administers school middle school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other middle school professional staff members, especially within grade level and specific subjects, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day, including activities involving school transportation.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.

MN Teaching License required

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of middle school curriculum and concepts, including all subject matters taught.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

Experience

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.