Life Science and ELA Teacher

Required Qualifications:

Minnesota teaching license in Life Science and/or English Language Arts

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years of teaching experience in a diverse classroom preferred.
FLSA:
Exempt, 1.0
Desired

Start Date:

August 24, 2026
Salary Range: $41,369 to $85,425 based on education and years of experience.
Report to the MSA High School Principal

Location:

MSA Secondary Campus
Benefits: MSA offers a generous benefits package and 12 days of paid time off to teachers.

The duties below are not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and tasks performed by those holding this type of position

• Classroom Instruction
• Promote the MSA Mission and Vision in all communications and interactions.
• Embody MSA Core Values in daily activities.
• Develop, implement, and monitor strategies to support students’ functional and social/emotional development as appropriate.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Treat all students in an equitable manner.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of MSA.
• Utilize proper students’ preferred pronouns and name(s) in class and when communicating with parents/guardians.
• Provide timely feedback to students on all assigned work.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Participate in department, school, and parent meetings.
• Assist in adapting curriculum and materials to best fit the needs of identified students.
• Assess student progress and determine the need for additional reinforcement or adjustment to instructional plans/techniques/IEPs/goals.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Assist in adapting curriculum and materials to best fit the needs of students.
• Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, test, and assignments.
• Comply with all 504 and Individualized Education Program (IEP) accommodations and modifications for classroom students.
• Collaborate with Educational Assistants on behavioral and academic areas of concern for students they support.
• Prepare a yearly budget for classroom resources.

• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.
• Attend and participate in 8 am Wednesday staff meetings.
• Encourage parent and community involvement.
• Obtain information for parents when requested.
• Promptly return phone calls and respond to emails.
• Participate in appropriate professional development activities.
• Monitor hallways before school, between class periods, and after school.
• Participate as an active member in governance and service activities.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge,

Skills Required:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education:
  
  BA/BS degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related teaching field is required; a MA/MS degree is preferred.
• Certification:
  Minnesota State certification/license in teaching in appropriate subject area.
• Experience:
  
  Previous teaching experience

• Language Proficiency:
  Must be fluent in English.
• Patience and Cultural Sensitivity:
  Essential for working with students from a variety of cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Adaptability and Creativity:
  The ability to adapt teaching methods to diverse learners, needs and use creative strategies to keep students engaged.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong ability to plan lessons, manage a classroom, and maintain…