Reserve​/Substitute Teacher - Pool; Details | Minneapolis P

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Job Title:

Reserve/Substitute Teacher - Candidate Pool  School Year)and

Requisition r:
103431

Close Date:
No established closing date; open until filled

Organizational Unit:
Reserve Teachers )

Site:
Citywide School Support (0002)

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

Union:
Sub/Reserve Teacher(33)

Functional Area:

Teaching

Salary Range: $26.46

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.

Make Learning Possible for Students Every Day!

Become an MPS Reserve/Substitute Teacher

Support Schools and Positively Impact Students Lives

Start Your Teaching Career starting at $26.46/hour (short call)

* Day rate is for 8 hours

* requirements for payoutlined below

NEW RESERVE ORIENTATIONS WILL BEGIN IN the week of August 11, 2025

If you worked during the 24-25 school year in Minneapolis Public Schools, or are a current employee hoping to transfer into this role, please connect with mps.reservedesk.mn.us before applying here.

As a valued member of the District, reserve teachers are responsible for providing continuity of student instruction, maintaining the safety of students in a respectful environment, and working collaboratively with district staff.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours.

Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Teach all classes and complete extra duties as assigned.
• Supervise students at all times.
• Complete the lesson plan provided by the teacher.
• Enforce the rules of the school and classroom.
• Straighten the classroom at the end of the assignment.
• Report to the classroom teacher about student behavior and progress.
• Acquire knowledge of the goals of the Minneapolis Public School District Improvement Agenda and site/school goals. Work to support and achieve those goals.
• Create lessons and learning environments that are safe, respectful and interesting as well as multicultural/gender and ability fair/developmentally appropriate. Select, adapt and individualize materials appropriate for diverse student populations and skill levels.
• Teach students the required curricula using strategies that foster thinking, reasoning and problem solving.
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with families in making educational decisions and use family and community resources to support learning.
• Assess students’ developmental, cognitive and social needs and provide developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs.
• Regularly assess student learning by using multiple forms of assessment.
• Facilitate positive interactions between students and teacher, student and peers and student and other adults.
• Model learning and behavior consistent with the expectations for students.
• Collaborate with peers to develop, plan and implement best practices based on the needs/abilities of the students.
• Participate in site-based management and shared decision-making.
• Always keep the students’ needs and rights first and foremost in any educational decision-making.
• Have a working knowledge of and implement the Minnesota State Standards and the District Graduation Requirements.

Rate of Pay: $26.46 per hour;
Daily rate: $211.68

A short call reserve is our most common reserve teacher. They are able to work up to twenty (20) days in the same classroom while holding a valid Short Call License.

• A valid Minnesota teaching license in any content area or a valid short-call license.
• Prior successful experience in urban, multicultural education desirable.
• De…