Math Teacher

August 18, 2026

Willmar Public Schools is currently seeking applicants for the position of

Math Teacher

Prairie Lakes Education Center and Lake Park School provide educational services to students residing at the Prairie Lakes Youth Program. Our program is designed to meet students where they are and provide flexible, personalized pathways toward graduation in a structured, supportive setting.

Teachers at Prairie Lakes Education Center and Lake Park School deliver both whole-group instruction and individualized coursework, including credit recovery opportunities.

Whole-Group Courses: Focused instruction within a subject area where students engage in collaborative learning. Staff incorporate whole-group instruction regularly, whether weekly or during specific units of study within their content area.

Individualized Courses & Credit Recovery: Personalized learning experiences tailored to each student’s academic needs. Students may work independently— with strong teacher guidance to complete required coursework or recover credits from previously unsuccessful attempts. Teachers may utilize the school district's online learning platform and/or develop customized paper-and-pencil materials to support student progress.

• Think creatively and embrace innovative instructional approaches
• Build strong, supportive relationships with students
• Value flexibility and differentiated instruction
• Believe in second chances and student-centered learning

If you are passionate about providing meaningful educational opportunities and making a lasting impact in students’ lives, we invite you to apply and join our team.

Position Math Teacher Location Prairie Lakes/Lake Park School Rate of Pay Based upon credentials including Education and Experience as per Teacher Master agreement.

Bachelor’s Degree Range: $52,870 to $85,544

Master’s Degree Range: $60,558 to $91,310

Master’s + 40/PhD/PsyS/EdS/EdD Range: $68,246 to $93,232

Hours Per Day 7.5 Hours Per Day Schedule (Approximately) 7:15am - 3:15pm Working Days per Year  School Year

Benefits may be prorated based upon start date. Information listed below is based upon a full school year in this position.

• $10,000 Health Insurance Contribution
• Single Dental Insurance
• $50,000 Life Insurance Policy
• $1,500 403b Matching Contribution
• Pension Plan - TRA (Teachers Retirement Association
• Multiple Voluntary Benefits including:
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Medical Bridge
  • Accident Coverage
  • Critical Illness
  • Identity Theft
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care)
• Paid Time Off
  • Personal Leave - 2 Days (3 days beginning step J)
  • Sick Leave/Earned Safe & Sick Time - 12 Days

Bargaining Unit Teachers Master Agreement

Qualifications Required

• Must have a MN Teaching License in the Associated Role
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree
• Must be able to pass a background check

Testing Required All job offers from Willmar Public Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check.

Closing Date Open until filled