High School Online English Teacher

Position Details

Position Title: Online English Teacher - Grades 9-12 (ON SITE ONLY WORK)

Department/Building: Brainerd High School

Reports to: Building Principal - Karrie Boser

Assignment:  School Year - Ongoing

Hours: 8 per day, Monday through Friday (184 Duty Days)

Salary Range: $ 46,936 - $ 90,238 (Based on education and experience; wages outlined in the Certified Master Contract located on district website)

Union: Ed MN

FLSA: Overtime Exempt

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, TRA, 403b and PTO/ESST

Under the general supervision of the School Principal, the Online English Teacher develops and delivers engaging virtual instruction to students in grades 9‑12. The teacher fosters student growth in listening, speaking, reading, and writing while using digital learning platforms and online instructional strategies in a virtual environment. The position promotes communication skills, critical thinking, appreciation of literature, and independent learning through synchronous and asynchronous instruction.

• Will be required to be on campus at Brainerd High School Monday through Friday.
• Develops and administers an online English curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Creates and maintains a safe, inclusive, engaging virtual classroom conducive to individualized and small‑group instruction.
• Develops digital lesson plans, instructional materials, and learning experiences that effectively use virtual teaching tools and platforms.
• Provides synchronous and asynchronous instruction in English grammar and syntax, sentence and paragraph structure, composition, vocabulary, creative writing, communication, and literature.
• Uses learning management systems, video conferencing tools, and educational technology to deliver instruction, monitor participation, and support student achievement.
• Promotes student engagement and accountability through regular communication, feedback, and virtual office hours.
• Develops standards for critical analysis through virtual discussions, collaborative activities, and analysis of literature and media.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress using online assessment tools and modifies instruction to meet individual student needs, including students with special needs.
• Maintains familiarity with district and Minnesota State standardized assessments to adapt curriculum for maximum student achievement.
• Communicates effectively and consistently with students, parents/guardians, counselors, and staff regarding student progress and performance.
• Organizes and maintains accurate digital records for attendance, grading, student participation, and communication per district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement through timely and professional virtual communication.
• Sets and maintains expectations for student behavior, digital citizenship, and academic integrity in the online classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff and participates in virtual and in‑person faculty meetings, committees, and professional development activities as required.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate digital curriculum resources, instructional aids, and technology tools to support online instruction.
• Continues professional growth by participating in training related to virtual instruction, educational technology, curriculum development, and current educational practices.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Uses standard office equipment such as a personal computer, printer, copier, fax machine, and telephone.

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, including differentiated instruction based on student learning styles.
• Knowledge of English grammar, word usage, connotation, spelling, literature, and related content areas.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws…