Long Term Substitute Elementary Teacher - Grade 5

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

Job summary

Orono Public Schools is seeking a Long Term Substitute for Grade 5 from November 9, 2026 to December 18, 2026. A 1.0 FTE classroom teaching position requires current Minnesota teaching licensure and the ability to teach literacy, numeracy, and technology-rich lessons.

The teacher will collaborate with peers to design assessments, use data to target student needs, participate in PLCs, and maintain open communication with parents and administrators.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in teaching literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving in technology-rich environments.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with parents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support student academic and social/emotional needs through evidence-based pedagogy.
• Conduct ongoing literacy assessments and apply reading/writing strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers to design common assessments and use data to target needs.
• Participate in PLC meetings and communicate with families via technology.
• Maintain high standards for character and academic growth.

Skills

Literacy instruction

Numeracy

Technology in classroom

Communication

Collaboration

Curriculum design

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)

District Website: www.oronoschools.org

Postings current as of 11/7/2026 8:45:15 PM CST.