English Teacher - Medium Term Sub

Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools•Prior Lake, MN

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Prior Lake High School is seeking an English medium-term substitute teacher from April 2, 2027, to June 10, 2027. This is a 1.0 FTE position paying $272.09 per day. The teacher plans and delivers instruction aligned with curriculum goals and student needs, creates a supportive and productive classroom environment, assesses and supports student learning, communicates with families, and contributes to school and district activities. The position reports to the Principal or designee.

Requirements

Minnesota teaching licensure.
Commitment to teaching as a profession.
Positive, collaborative, and innovative attitude, with a passion for education.

Responsibilities

Plan instruction using knowledge of learning theory, subject matter, curriculum development, student development, and students’ individual backgrounds, skills, needs, talents, and interests.
Establish learning goals aligned with curriculum frameworks, adapt goals to individual student needs, and use varied assessments to measure progress.
Use available school and district resources to support teaching and students who need additional resources.
Design structured lessons and units that support instructional goals and engage students in meaningful learning.
Use varied instructional strategies to promote critical thinking, problem-solving, performance skills, and active learning.
Align assessments with instructional goals, communicate assessment criteria and standards, and use assessment results to plan for individuals and groups.
Create a classroom environment that promotes positive social interactions, learning, high expectations, relevant instruction, and student pride in work.
Establish routines, procedures, and behavior standards; use classroom space effectively and respond appropriately and respectfully when expectations are not met.
Use effective written, verbal, nonverbal, and media communication to foster inquiry, questioning, collaboration, and supportive classroom interaction.
Monitor student learning and provide timely, consistent, high-quality feedback; adjust instruction in response to student needs and interests.
Use educational technology to broaden students’ technology knowledge, deliver instruction at different levels and paces, and stimulate advanced learning.
Reflect on classroom instruction and consider alternative strategies for improvement.
Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, school board policy, district procedures, and administrative directives.
Communicate student progress and engage families in the instructional process using personal communication, technology, and other means.
Participate in district and school meetings, projects, and committees and provide constructive input.
Pursue professional growth through professional development, collaboration with colleagues, and contributions to the teaching profession.
Present oneself professionally to students, parents, and the community.
Make genuine and persistent efforts to help all students succeed.
Perform other responsibilities assigned by the principal or designee consistent with the teachers’ collective bargaining agreement.