Teacher, Science - (2025-2026) Ella Baker, 7th - 8th Grade

Minneapolis Public Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Minneapolis Public Schools is seeking a passionate Science Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year to educate 7th and 8th graders. The role requires a commitment to high academic expectations, effective classroom management for diverse learners, and collaboration with peers. Qualified candidates must hold a valid Minnesota teaching license in Science and are encouraged to apply, enhancing the diversity of the workforce to meet the needs of the student body.

Benefits

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

HSA & FSA

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• A valid Minnesota teaching license in Science is required.
• Prior experience in urban, multicultural education is preferred.
• Demonstrated professional development through coursework or peer collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction aligned to Minnesota State Standards.
• Use a variety of assessment strategies to inform instruction.
• Create engaging and respectful learning environments that are multicultural and inclusive.

Skills

Classroom Management

Differentiated Instruction

Culturally Relevant Curriculum

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's or PhD preferred

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Job Title:Teacher, Science - (2025-2026) Ella Baker, 7th - 8th Grade and Requisition ID number:103174

Close Date: 11:59 PM on 07/03/2023

Organizational Unit: Ella Baker PK-8 (10000040)

Site: Ella Baker (0179)

FTE: 1.0 FTE; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union: Teachers(04)

Functional Area: Teaching

Salary Range: $53,629 - $112,065

Benefits: Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

Summary

• Middle School Science Teacher Position (6th-8th Grade)
• Passion and commitment to educating middle school scholars
• Rigorously high academic expectations
• Demonstrated mastery of classroom management for diverse learners required
• Culturally relevant and responsive curriculum & instruction
• Ability to differentiate instructional planning for all students including English Learners, special education students, students reading below grade level, etc.
• Positive team member who collaborates across teams to foster scholar success
  
  

Provide quality instruction aligned to the state and national standards. Use a variety of assessment strategies - diagnostic, formative and summative, to inform instructional decisions and increase student self-management of learning. Rigorous inquiry-based learning tasks engage students in deep content of the discipline as well as the habits of scholarship. May be required to work as a member of the campus STEM team to ensure quality integrated instruction across disciplines.

Essential Functions

• Have a working knowledge of and implement the Minnesota State Standards and the District Graduation Requirements; 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.
• Teach students the required curricula using strategies that foster thinking, reasoning and problem solving.
• Collaborate with peers to develop, plan and implement best practices based on the needs/abilities of the students.
• Assess students' developmental, cognitive and social needs and provide developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs.
• Create lessons and learning environments that are safe, respectful and interesting as well as multicultural/gender and ability fair/developmentally appropriate.
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with families in making educational decisions and use family and community resources to support learning.
  
  

Acquire knowledge of the goals of the Minneapolis Public School District Improvement Agenda and site/school goals. Work to support and achieve those goals.

• Assess own instructional effectiveness through the Professional Development Process (PDP). Participate in ongoing and regular staff, team and individual professional development.
  
  

Education And Experience Guidelines

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.
• Prior successful experience student teaching or teaching in an urban, multicultural education setting.
• Demonstrated continued professional development through course work, research, peer collaboration and/or job-embedded staff development.
• Master's or PhD preferred.
  
  

License And Certification Requirements

A valid Minnesota teaching license in Science, 5-8 or 5-12 or 7-12 or 5-9; proof of pending approved licensure

Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

Commitment To Diversity

Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

Posting Notes: | 12:01 AM On 07/03/2023 | Ella Baker PK-8 (10000040) | Ella Baker (0179) | Teaching

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