5th Grade Teacher Long Term Substitute

Licensure Desired:
Elementary Education K-6. Dates:
Anticipated August 25, 2026-December 22, 2026. Closing Date:
Open Until Filled.

• Experience teaching elementary children (preferably upper elementary)
• Strong interpersonal, relationship, and collaborative skills
• Knowledge of and experience using best practices in teaching
• Experience and interest in working with a diverse student population
• Ability to think innovatively and work collaboratively with a team
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable
• Ability to be welcoming, positive, and considerate toward others

• Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy
• Demonstrate knowledge of students
• Set instructional outcomes
• Demonstrate knowledge of resources
• Design coherent instruction
• Assess student learning

• Create an environment of respect and rapport
• Establish a culture for learning
• Manage classroom procedures
• Manage student behavior
• Organize physical space

• Communicate clearly and accurately
• Use questioning and discussion techniques
• Engage students in learning
• Provide feedback to students and use assessment to drive instruction
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness

• Reflect on teaching
• Maintain accurate records
• Communicate with families
• Participate in the professional community
• Grow and develop professionally
• Demonstrate professionalism
• Strong understanding and application of mentoring and coaching best practices, skills and strategies

Sibley East Elementary School is a newly constructed Pre‑K thru Grade 5 campus located in Gaylord, Minnesota, approximately fifty‑five miles southwest of the Twin Cities Metro area. The communities of Arlington, Gaylord, and Green Isle make up ISD #2310.