Long-Term Physical Education Substitute Teacher

Long‑Term Physical Education Substitute Teacher

Apply for the Long‑Term Physical Education Substitute Teacher role at Sauk Rapids‑Rice Public Schools.

The Sauk Rapids‑Rice Public School District No. 47 is seeking a long‑term substitute physical education teacher to provide classroom instruction at Mississippi Heights Elementary from December 18, 2025 through February 13, 2026. Located in Sauk Rapids, MN, minutes north of downtown St. Cloud and approximately an hour northwest of the Twin Cities, Mississippi Heights Elementary is a focal point in the growing area of Central Minnesota and serves approximately 840+ students.

• A culture of high quality and effective instruction
• Partnerships and collaboration
• Student and staff well‑being
• High student achievement
• Stewardship of resources
• Equitable education

• Provide an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, physical and psychological growth.
• Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Identify, select and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, interests, and learning needs.
• Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.

• Ability to work with diverse elementary learners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Desire to work collaboratively with students, parents/guardians, staff and administration.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of best practices for elementary learners.
• Experience in creating student‑centered learning opportunities that address state standards and support students to become life‑long learners.
• Experience effectively using a variety of data sources to inform instruction.

Valid Minnesota physical education teaching license or willingness to obtain a Tier 1/2 license or Out of Field Placement.

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant subject area.
• Experience using PBIS to augment student engagement.

1.0 FTE (8 hours per day) from December 18, 2025 through February 13, 2026.

Salary based on the 2025‑2027 Sauk Rapids‑Rice Education Association Master Agreement BA, Step 1 at $35.02 per hour.

Benefits based on full‑time employment and may be pro‑rated for part‑time positions. Benefits may include the following:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Wear Insurance
• Teachers Retirement Association (TRA)
• Sick Leave

Applications accepted online 47.org/start-your-career through December 31, 2026.

Candidates must pass a criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.