Long Term Substitute - Kindergarten Teacher

Long Term Substitute - Kindergarten Teacher

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Kindergarten
• Date Posted:
  10/14/2026
• Location:
  
  High School
• Date Available:
  
  As Soon as Practicable
• District:
  Pine River-Backus Ind SD 2174

Pine River-Backus Elementary School is seeking a long-term substitute kindergarten teacher to begin as soon as possible and continue through approximately February 27, 2027.

A valid elementary education teaching license, or the ability to obtain one, is required and experience in a kindergarten classroom is preferred. Compensation will be based on the PRB Education Minnesota salary schedule, according to education and experience.
The salary range is $51,927-$88,066 (prorated for partial year) dependent on education and experience. Benefits include PTO and a state pension plan (TRA).
Job Title: Teacher
Accountability: Building Principal
Job Summary: Instructs and provides developmentally appropriate educational opportunities to students that develop intellectual, emotional and social skills needed to foster life long learning and productive citizenry.
Major Areas of Accountability:

• Develops and plans instructional activities
  • Develops lesson plans and/or individual educational plans.
  • Develops student tests and evaluates results.
  • Determines student grades for instructional units.
  • Researches topics, materials and information to improve instructional materials and information.
• Conducts classroom instruction based on established lesson plans or instructional units.
  • Develops and determines methods, approaches and instructional aids to present materials.
  • Reinforces materials previously presented in the classroom.
  • Determines grades for reporting purposes.
  • Monitors student performance and behavior.
  • Evaluates student behavior to determine appropriateness and how to deal with behavior issues.
• Professional responsibilities
  • Participates in parent/teacher conferences.
  • Interprets student strengths, weekneses and/or problems that child may be experiencing in the classroom.
  • Participates in meetings, such as: building staff meetings, department meetings, grade level meetings, staffings, pre K-12 curriculum meetings, staff development meetings, open houses, and others as needed.
  • Supervises students during the school day according to the established building supervision schedule as well as indirect supervision at all times during the school activities and regular school days.
  • Collaborates with other staff in evaluating individual student issues, approaches to instructional units and new teaching technologies or procedures available.
  • Attends professional development activities and assists in identifying areas for further growth and development.

Critical Skills/Expertise:

• Physical Involvement:
  • Vitality to accomplish numerous tasks and processes.
  • Extended periods of standing when teaching or leading an activity.
  • Extended periods of sitting during meetings and deskwork.
  • Bending, stooping or sitting on the floor to perform classroom activities or to provide one to one assistance.
  • Repetitive motion keyboarding activities for classroom preparation or grading.
  • Ability to travel between buildings, within the buildings and work areas.
  • May lift equipment or supplies typically not to exceed 25 pounds.
• Mental Involvement:
  • Working with many students who have varying levels of abilities and skills.
  • Ability to work with interruptions, handle multiple tasks, and organize and prioritize work assignments.
  • Interpersonal and conflict resolution skills needed in dealing with students, parents and colleagues.
  • Taking initiative to explore new activities and ideas to enhance student learning.
• Working Conditions:
  • Classroom setting in a school building with little exposure to extreme weather conditions (unless job related such as physical education).
• Supervision of Other Employees:
  • Generally does not include the supervision of other teachers.
  • Provides direction to instructional assistants within the classroom setting.
  • Communicates with special education staff to assure appropriate programming for special needs students within the classroom setting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:
  • BA or BS degree required.
  • Teaching license issued by the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board in the area of teaching assignment.
• Experience:
  • Previous teaching experience is preferred but not required.
• Special knowledge or skills:
  • Ability to constantly make decisions and act within the district and building policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Ability to meet the needs of diverse learners, deal with classroom…