Long Term Substitute Elementary Teacher - Grade 5

Orono Public Schools; Long Lake (MN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Orono Public Schools seeks a Long Term Substitute Teacher for Grade 5 to support student learning from November 9, 2026 to December 18, 2026. The substitute will cover an elementary classroom, implementing literacy and numeracy instruction in a technology-rich environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with colleagues, assessment design, and active communication with parents and administrators. Minnesota teaching licensure is required, with experience in upper elementary preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota Teaching License.
• Experience working with upper elementary students preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in teaching and assessing literacy, numeracy, and using technology-rich environments.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated collaboration and problem-solving.
• Experience with curriculum and assessment design.
• Understanding of parent involvement and ability to collaborate with parents.
• Ability to use technology as an instructional tool.

Responsibilities

• Support student academic and social/emotional needs through proactive and evidence-based pedagogy.
• Provide ongoing literacy assessments and utilize strategies in reading and writing.
• Collaborate with teachers to design and coordinate common assessments and use data to target student needs.
• Participate in PLC meetings as an active professional.
• Communicate with parents, colleagues, students, and administrators through all available technology.
• Establish high standards for character and academic growth.

Skills

Teaching License

Upper Elementary Experience

Literacy Instruction

Numeracy Instruction

Technology in the Classroom

Oral & Written Communication

Collaboration & Problem Solving

Curriculum & Assessment Design

Parent Engagement

Technology as Instructional Tool

Education

Minnesota Teaching License

Job description

Long Term Substitute Elementary Teacher - Grade 5 JobID: 2465

• Position Type: Elementary School/ Intermediate - Grades 3,4, 5


• Date Posted: 11/6/2026


• Date Available: ASAP

Description: Long Term Substitute 1.0 FTE classroom teaching position in a GRADE5

Dates: November 9th, 2026 - December 18, 2026

Job Summary

• Support student academic and social/emotional needs through proactive and evidence-based pedagogical practices.


• Provide ongoing literacy assessments and appropriately utilize strategies in a reading and writing.


• Collaborate with other teachers to design and coordinate common assessments and utilize data to target student needs.


• Participate in regular PLC meetings as an active and engaged professional.


• Communicate frequently with parents, colleagues, students, and administrators through all available means of technology.


• Establish and maintain high standards for character and academic growth.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota Teaching License required.


• Experience working withupper elementarystudents preferred.


• Demonstrated proficiency in teaching and assessing literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving in technology-rich environments.


• Effective oral and written communication skills.


• Demonstrated experience in collaboration and problem-solving.


• Experience with curriculum and assessment design.


• Understanding of the role of parent involvement and the ability to collaborate with parents.


• Ability to use technology as an instructional tool.

Bargaining Group and Level: Orono Education Association/Teachers

Compensation

Based off of BA Step 1 - $51,256 (prorated to contract days needed)

Postings current as of 11/8/2026 7:27:58 AM CST.

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