Middle School Social Studies Teacher - Grade 6

Orono Public Schools; Long Lake (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Orono Public Schools is seeking a 1.0 FTE substitute Middle School Social Studies Teacher (Grade 6) for approximately 4-6 weeks, with potential extension. The position focuses on Minnesota History, with a strong emphasis on inquiry, collaboration, and data-driven instruction.

The candidate should hold a current Minnesota Teaching License and can contribute to a team of educators through PLC participation, parent communication, and development of high academic and character growth standards for

Qualifications

• High level of content expertise in social studies.
• Demonstrated ability to support critical thinking and meaningful discourse.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with collaboration and problem-solving.
• Experience with curriculum and assessment design.
• Ability to engage with parents and use technology as an instructional tool.

Responsibilities

• Implement best-practice teaching strategies for Minnesota History.
• Collaborate with team to support academic, social, and emotional growth of middle-level learners.
• Coordinate common assessments and use data to target student needs.
• Participate in PLC meetings and professional collaboration.
• Communicate with parents, colleagues, students, and administrators.
• Maintain high standards for character development.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Technology use

Education

Minnesota teaching license

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Orono Public Schools

Middle School Social Studies Teacher - Grade 6 JobID: 2405

• Date Posted: 9/3/2026

Description: 1.0 FTE Substitute Teaching Position in 6TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES

Long-term substitute position anticipated for approximately 4-6 weeks, but flexible.

Job Summary:

• Implement best-practice teaching and learning strategies in Minnesota History.
• Work collaboratively with team members to support the academic, social, and emotional growth of middle-level learners.
• 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.
• Strong dedication to developing inquiry and critical thinking skills
• Commitment to the middle school model and collaborative teamwork
• Communicate frequently with parents, colleagues, students, and administrators through all available means.
• Establish and maintain high standards for character growth.

Qualifications:

• Current Minnesota Teaching License required.
• A high level of content expertise is required.
• Demonstrated ability to support critical thinking in meaningful discourse in the content area.
• Experience working withmiddle-levelstudents preferred.
• 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

RETIREMENT/PENSION

Positions covered by Minnesota Teachers Retirement Association (TRA)

Postings current as of 9/10/2026 5:37:08 PM CST.

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