English Teacher

Position Type: Secondary School Teaching / Language Arts

English Teacher (Grades 9-12)

Salary Range: $45,129 – $83,967 (depends on education and experience)

• Insurance Premium Costs
• Health Insurance: $769 – $1,092
• Dental: $34.84 – $117.40
• Vision: $5.21 – $15.32
• District Contributions – Health Insurance: $855, Dental: $0, Vision: $0
• Life Insurance cost to employee: $7.35
• Long Term Disability insurance cost to employee: $17.52

The Long Prairie‑Grey Eagle Public School is looking for an energetic English teacher who wants to make a difference in the lives of each and every student who walks through their doors. We are a small school located in central Minnesota, about a hours drive from St. Cloud, 2 hours from the Twin Cities, 30 minutes for Alexandria, and 3 hours from Duluth.

The community is diverse, with European, Mexican, Caribbean, and other nationalities; sixty percent of our students identify as Hispanic. We also serve a community with an active Amish population, covering Grey Eagle, Burtrum, and Long Prairie.

Our district exceeds the state average on meeting the goals of our students. Roughly one‑quarter of our Spanish‑speaking students are bilingual. Family liaisons serve both secondary and elementary schools and also provide translation. We are an Achievement and Integration school, providing funds to support our bilingual students in meeting academic and social needs. We are committed to meeting the needs of all students and are looking for a team member to help us continue to provide a world‑class education.

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students' skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing; foster communication skills; develop an understanding and appreciation of literature of all types; motivate students to read a wide variety of publications to derive information, comprehend, and critically assess the reading materials; and promote the development of skills in English reading, grammar, and syntax.

• Develops and administers English education curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small‑group instruction, and student learning.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize available time for instruction.
• Teaches knowledge and skills in English grammar and syntax, sentence and paragraph structure, composition, vocabulary and proper word usage, word denotations and connotations, creative writing, independent thinking, communication and speaking.
• Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions on a variety of reading materials, including mass media and a wide range of literature.
• Works with students and others to prepare materials for inclusion in literary publications, contests, etc.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student needs, including students with special needs.
• Maintains familiarity with district and Connecticut State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge through seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record‑keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and district policies, establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids,…