Social Studies/EL Teacher

Austin Minnesota Public School District #492; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Austin Public Schools seeks a dedicated Social Studies/EL Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at Austin High School. The position is full-time (1.0 FTE) and located on site in Austin, MN.

The teacher will engage diverse learners with culturally responsive instruction and contribute to a collaborative secondary education team. The district emphasizes equity, ongoing professional development, and alignment with strategic goals while offering a competitive benefits package as part of the

Qualifications

• Candidate must have or be able to obtain a proper license from PELSB.
• Experience in multicultural education is desirable.
• Knowledge of diverse learners and effective teaching strategies is expected.

Skills

Multicultural education

Classroom management

Professional development

EL instruction

Education

Teaching license (PEL SB)

Job description

• Position Type:
  Instructional / Teaching Staff/ Social Studies
• Date Posted:
  7/26/2026
• Location:
  Austin High School

Full Time 1.0 FTE Social Studies/EL Teacherfor the2026-2027 school year

APS isa world-class public school system located in Austin, MN. We employ over 800 full- and part-time employees and serve over 5000 students from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have or be able to obtain a properLicense from PELSB.

Essential knowledge and specialized subject knowledge required to perform the essential functions of the job:

Prior successful experience in multicultural education desirable. Demonstrates continued professional development through course work, research, peer collaboration, and/or job-embedded staff development. Working knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, as well as students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.

Salary/Benefits:

Annual Salary Range is according to education and experience. Also includes a competitive benefits package of paid time off, health insurance, life insurance, etc., according to the AEA Working Agreement located within the Human Resource section of the Austin Public Schools website at www.austin.k12.mn.us.

Salary:

The salary range for the position is outlined on page 56 of the Austin Education Association Working Agreement: AEAWorkingAgreement.pdf

Benefits:

Benefits information is outlined on pages 17-18; 27-29 of this agreement: AEAWorkingAgreement.pdf

Commitment to Equity:

Austin Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.

Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions

Employees of Austin Public Schools are expected to support the strategic plan. Our mission at Austin Public Schools is to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate. Our vision is to prepare all learners to make a difference in the world. All employees are to model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees. The strategic plan can be found on our website. https://www.austin.k12.mn.us/district-offices/school-board/strategic-plan .

District Information:

To learn more about Austin Public Schools, visit https://www.austin.k12.mn.us/

Equal Opportunity Employer:

As Equal Opportunity Employer, Austin Public Schools is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status or membership or activity in a local commission. The school district strongly encourages anyone interested to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to accessjobopenings or to apply for ajobare available.