Social Studies Teacher - Long-Term Substitute

Mounds View Public School District; New Brighton (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Personal time off

Job summary

Mounds View Public School District is seeking a Social Studies Teacher for a long-term substitute position at Irondale High School. This full-time, M-F role runs from approximately 10/26/2026 through 12/14/2026.

The role requires a current MN teaching license for grades 5-12, strong culturally responsive teaching skills, and the ability to communicate effectively while employing diverse learning strategies. The substitute earns $240.00 to $293.00 per day with pro-rated leave benefits.

Qualifications

• Current MN teaching license in social studies for grades 5-12.
• Knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques including curriculum design principles, learning theory, group and individual teaching techniques, design of individual plans, and test design principles.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including spelling, grammar.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and collaborate with professional staff to determine standardized curriculum and testing/assessment designs.
• Create, formulate, develop, and implement instructional objectives and activities.
• Conduct classroom instruction and individual tutoring based on teacher-created lesson plans and units; assess student performance and adapt as needed.
• Provide time for students to relearn and ensure a supportive learning environment.
• Assist with educational/career/personal planning and communicate student strengths/weaknesses to parents and staff.
• Build credibility with staff, students, parents, and community through professional competence and effective teaching methods.

Skills

Culturally responsive teaching

Effective communication

Learning strategies

Active listening

Social perceptiveness

Curriculum design principles

Education

MN teaching license in social studies (grades 5-12)

Job description

Social Studies Teacher - Long-Term Substitute JobID: 8419

• Position Type: Secondary School Teaching/ Long-Term Substitute
• Date Posted: 9/22/2026
• Location: Irondale High School

Position:

Social Studies Teacher - Long-Term Substitute

Work Schedule:

Full-time, M-F

Start Date:

Approximately 10/26/2026 through 12/14/2026

Pay:

$240.00 to $293.00 per day

Benefits:

Long-term substitute teachers earn sick leave and personal time off pursuant to the teacher labor agreement on a pro-rate basis.

Required Qualifications:

• Current MN teaching license in social studies for grades 5-12.
• Skilled in culturally responsive teaching.
• Skilled in effective communication.
• Skilled at learning strategies- using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things.
• Skilled at active listening- listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate.
• Skilled in social perceptiveness—being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do.
• Knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques including curriculum design principles, learning theory, group and individual teaching techniques, design of individual plans, and test design principles.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance, mental processes, psychological research methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate and collaborate with professional staff in an effort to determine and coordinate standardized curriculum and testing/ assessment designs.
  • e.g. design and assess student learning K-12; design scope and sequence K-12; design and coordinate within a department.
• Create, formulate, develop, and implement instructional objectives.
• Create, formulate, develop and implement instructional activities.
• Conduct classroom instruction/individual tutoring/counseling based on teacher created lesson plans, instructional units and/or individual needs:
  • assess student performance to determine need for re-instruction alternated method and grades
  • create a supportive learning environment by using appropriate verbal and non-verbal reinforcing techniques.
  • prioritize tasks to enable the efficient use of time
  • determine potentially harmful situations and take steps to avoid exposure of the student to this
  • provide time for students to relearn
• On-going evaluation of student abilities/ health status to determine needs and to adapt appropriate response and to assist with educational/career/personal planning.
• Diagnose, summarize, and interpret student strengths/weaknesses/problems for reports to parents and other school personnel.
• Respond to student needs:
  • may provide information and guidance to students regarding educational/ career options, resources, and preparation.
  • may address personal/health concerns as presented or refer students to other professionals as appropriate
  • may serve as student advocate in presenting student and professional concerns to parents/staff/administration/public
  • may serve as liaison between district and community agencies serving youth.
• Build credibility with staff, students, parents,, and community by:
  • relating to people from all social, economic, racial, religious, or educational backgrounds
  • demonstrating professional competency through content taught and teaching methods used.
• Assess, plan, and initiate public relations activities which improve communications and perceptions by the community.
• Assess, plan, and participate in in-service training and/or develops/implements in-service for other staff.