High School Earth Science Teacher (SY 2026-27)
$45,000–$75,720 year
On-siteSaint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Instruct high school students (grades 9-12) in Earth Science and core curriculum areas, implementing differentiated methods to ensure content mastery and support Minnesota Graduation and Common Core Standards. Manage classroom conduct while utilizing data from diagnostic assessments and daily work samples to adjust instruction and target feedback. Maintain accurate student records, including attendance and grades, via Schoology and PowerSchool, and connect with families through conferences and events. Fulfill rotating duties such as bus supervision and cafeteria monitoring, and participate in professional development clusters to implement new learning strategies. Engage in required volunteer activities including parent meetings, conferences, and graduation ceremonies.
Required Qualifications
- Current MN teaching license in science for grades 6-12
- BA or MA Teaching Licensure and/or related BA or MA Education Degree or equivalent of experience
- 3+ years of teaching experience
- Strong skills in classroom presentation and management
- Knowledge of instructional technologies
- Knowledge of research and trends in teaching and student learning
- Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology as appropriate
- Knowledge of the core curriculum areas the teacher is responsible for instructing
- Knowledge of LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) or experience with structured literacy and systematic, explicit instruction based in the science of reading in the areas of phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing, language comprehension
- Knowledge of teaching and learning strategies to meet a wide range of student needs and abilities
- Knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts
- Ability to adapt Instructional routines, activities, and scaffolding to diverse student populations
- Ability to implement classroom activities that foster problem solving and critical thinking
- Ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school goals and objectives
- Ability to evaluate student performance and to present evaluations in a manner that fosters higher student achievement
- Ability to continuously strive and set goals for personal professional growth and development
- Strong interpersonal skills - the ability to work effectively with students, parents, district staff and community members from diverse backgrounds
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task
- Knowledge of the programs, functions, and procedures of a school setting
- Ability to remain calm in emergency and stressful situations
- Ability to exercise initiative and sound and effective judgment within established guidelines
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time
- Ability to push, reach, or bend
- Position requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time
- Ability to push, reach, or bend
- Work may require weekend and/or evening work
- Some travel may be required
- Duties may occasionally be performed on field trips away from school
- Duties may occasionally be performed in outdoor environments
- Duties may occasionally be performed in varying weather conditions
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with children of diverse ethnic backgrounds in an urban school setting
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