Long Term Sub- Teacher

Long Term Substitute Teacher

The Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Public School is seeking an energetic Long Term Sub teacher who is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of every student who enters our doors. We are a small school situated in central Minnesota, conveniently located one hour from St. Cloud, two hour's from the Twin Cities, 30 minutes from Alexandria, and three hours from Duluth.

Our area is rich in natural beauty, with numerous lakes and parks, and boasts one of the last Drive-In Movie theaters in Minnesota. Our community is diverse, comprising individuals from European, Mexican, Caribbean, and various other backgrounds. Fifty-two percent of our student body identifies as Hispanic, and we also have a vibrant Amish population in Todd County. We proudly serve the communities of Grey Eagle, Burtrum, and Long Prairie.

Job Duties and Requirements:

• Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day phone calls, emails, conferences, etc.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Maintains and improves professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, formal coursework, workshops and seminars in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices.
• Works in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.
• Responsible for case management of special education students.
• Complete required Due Process procedures within mandated time frames.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Collaborative work in a fast-paced environment interacting with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community with multiple requests and concerns.
• Support and communicate with other administrators and staff.
• Respond in emergency situations.
• Know, interpret, and follow school District policies.
• May plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom.
• May provide input to the goal-setting process for paraprofessionals.
• Participates in a professional learning community on a regular basis.
• Participates in training on third party reimbursement and implement third party reimbursement tasks as needed.

Knowledge and

Skills:

• Strong curriculum background with experience teaching core content curriculum and with teaching strategies.
• Has previous experience teaming with special and regular education staff.
• Has experience with providing developmental skill instruction in the areas of reading, language arts, math and social skills curriculum.
• Has demonstrated knowledge in using a variety of behavior management strategies.
• Evidence of positive communication skills and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Demonstrated ability to apply appropriate skills in performing daily routines.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a computer, software and necessary classroom technology.
• Ability to develop effective and positive working relationships with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community.
• Maintain professional composure while dealing with a variety of personalities and situations.
• Show initiative and function as a self-starter.

This position is not eligible for medical or life insurance. Compensation: $250 per day. Valid MN Teaching License Required.