Social Studies Teacher FTE; LTS

• Position Type:
  Secondary Teaching/ Social Studies
• Date Posted:
  10/5/2026

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The Stillwater Area Public School District has a long and proud tradition of high expectations, high standards and outstanding achievement. Our schools are safe and welcoming places where students receive personal attention from adults who care about them. Helping students learn and grow is a big job, and it takes hundreds of dedicated and caring staff to make it happen. We're proud of our incredible staff working on behalf of over 8,000 students every day.

Our roles may vary, but one thing is the same our shared passion to have a meaningful impact on the lives of students in the community we love. It's why people join our team and it's why they stay here.

Job Title: 1.0 FTE Social Studies Teacher, Long Term Substitute
- Stillwater Area High School
Job Summary: Under the direction of the building principal or other administrator, the teacher designs and delivers high-quality, culturally responsive, and engaging instruction aligned with Minnesota Academic Standards and district curriculum. The role includes developing lesson plans, conducting instruction across in-person and eLearning environments, evaluating student growth through multiple data sources, fostering an inclusive and equitable classroom environment as well as a commitment to professional growth through reflection and ongoing professional development.

Teachers collaborate with colleagues, families, and students to ensure clarity in learning goals, celebrate student growth, and remove barriers to achievement. Continuous reflection and professional learning are expected to advance equitable instructional practices and student success.
Job Length: 11/16/26 - the return of the incumbent teacher

Qualifications:

• A Social Studies teaching license issued by MN PE LS Bi required.
• Master's degree is preferred

Diversity:

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), women and LGBTQ+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Stillwater Area Public Schools recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting our academic mission. Stillwater Area Public Schools is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

Salary/Wage Information: As per the SCEA Master Contract, $55,880 - $105,432 (based on 1.0 FTE) is the salary range. This substitute may be assigned through Kelly Services for a flat rate per day amount.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Designs and implements a curriculum plan tailored and appropriate to the subject area(s) for which responsible.
• Reviews, selects, and modifies materials and resources to carry out the curriculum plan.
• Instructs students in a manner which consistently incorporates best teaching practices.
• Establishes and sustains positive, mutually-respectful and appropriate relationships with students in all settings.
• Participates and contributes actively to site educational and related programming to help ensure a broad-based experience for students.
• Develops and maintains collaborative and productive working relationships with support services staff; outside service vendors and any other sources in a position to meet student needs and advance their growth, development and achievements.
• Works effectively with colleges and universities to provide practice teachers and education program candidates with viable, valuable and practical learning experiences.
• Assesses and Evaluates results being achieved through current teaching practices as the primary basis for ongoing instructional planning; determining student progress / grading / reporting; and reinforcing students' outstanding contributions and performance.
• Assesses and evaluates one's own professional development needs including the necessary planning and strategies to satisfy those needs.
• Maintains various required records and data according to established policies and procedures, ensuring the accurate and timely availability of such information as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as requested or assigned.

Skills & Abilities

• Formal preparation and appropriate licensure for the area(s) being taught.
• Knowledge of current practices in curriculum and instruction for the level(s) and subject area(s) being taught and the ability to create plans in a consistently complete and timely manner.
• Decisions on…