2026-27 Social Studies (Electives) Teacher, 0.44 FTE
Excelsior, MN (On-site)
Posted 2 months ago
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Job Description
License Required
Minnesota 5-8 or 5-12 Social Studies
Compensation
Click here to view the teacher collective bargaining agreement and salary schedule. Rates for this position can be found in Appendix -a-, Schedule A.
This Position Is Not Medical Nor Dental Benefit Eligible.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the District approved curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
- Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
- Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
- Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records in a timely fashion prepares progress reports.
- Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
- Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of Schoology, newsletters, phone calls, e-mails, conferences, etc.
- Works in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.
- Maintains and improves professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices.
- Participates in a professional learning community on a regular basis.
- Integration of technology into instruction.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
- Collaborative work in a fast-paced environment interacting with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community with multiple requests and concerns.
- Support and communicate with other administrators and staff.
- Respond in emergency situations.
- Know, interpret, and follow school District policies.
- May plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
- May provide input to the goal-setting process for paraprofessionals.
- Demonstrated ability to apply appropriate skills in performing daily routines.
- Demonstrated ability to operate a computer, software and necessary classroom technology.
- Ability to develop effective and positive working relationships with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community.
- Maintain professional composure while dealing with a variety of personalities and situations.
- Show initiative and function as a self-starter.
- Effectively communicate and have interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Freya Schirmacher, Principal
Application Procedure
External Applicants:
Please upload a letter of interest, resume, 3 letters of professional recommendation, transcripts and Minnesota Teacher license information with your online application.
Internal Applicants
Current teachers do not need to attach letters of recommendation or transcripts.
Minnetonka Public Schools
The Minnetonka Public School District is a high performing school district proudly serving families in all or part of 10 communities: Minnetonka, Chanhassen, Deephaven, Eden Prairie, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood, Tonka Bay, Victoria and Woodland. We serve approximately 11,100 students in grades K-12. Our students attend one of six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. We also have Tonka Online, a fully online K-12 program, and SAIL (Students Achieving Independent Life) which serves students ages 18-21 with special needs. All six of our neighborhood elementary schools offer English and either Spanish or Mandarin Chinese Immersion, as do our two middle schools. We are a leader in using technology as an accelerator to learning. We offer computer coding, beginning in Kindergarten, and we offer a 1:1 iPad program for all students, K-12. In addition, our birth-to-5 Early Childhood Family Education Program serves families and children during the most critical early developmental years.We are a great place to work:* High quality teaching staff committed to student growth* Financial stability with no budget cuts in nearly 20 years * Visionary Superintendent and supportive administration* Dedicated parent, neighborhood, and business communities* Growing student enrollment* Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities* Expanding Fine Arts program* State test scores are among the best in the state* Robust technology plan which has given teachers the tools to accelerate student learning With a focus on 21st century skills, we educate the whole student. Our high quality staff is committed to helping each student develop the knowledge, skills, confidence and character to thrive in a changing world.
