Grade 2 Teacher - Long-Term Substitute

Mounds View Public Schools•Shoreview, MN

39d•$279

About The Position

Position: Grade 2 Teacher - Long-Term Substitute Work Schedule: Full-time, M-F Start Date: Estimated Vacancy 1/5/26 to 4/7/26 Pay: $279.00/day Benefits: Long-term substitute teachers earn sick leave and personal time off pursuant to the teacher labor agreement on a pro-rate basis.

Requirements

Current MN teaching license in elementary education grades K-6 or 1-6
Skilled in culturally responsive teaching
Skilled in effective communication
Skilled at learning strategies- using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things
Skilled at active listening- listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
Skilled in social perceptiveness-being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do
Knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques including curriculum design principles, learning theory, group and individual teaching techniques, design of individual plans, and test design principles
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
Knowledge of human behavior and performance, mental processes, psychological research methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications

Responsibilities

Communicate and collaborate with professional staff in an effort to determine and coordinate standardized curriculum and testing/ assessment designs e.g. design and assess student learning K-12; design scope and sequence K-12; design and coordinate within a department
Create, formulate, develop, and implement instructional objectives
Create, formulate, develop and implement instructional activities
Conduct classroom instruction/individual tutoring/counseling based on teacher created lesson plans, instructional units and/or individual needs:
assess student performance to determine need for re-instruction alternated method and grades
create a supportive learning environment by using appropriate verbal and non-verbal reinforcing techniques
prioritize tasks to enable the efficient use of time
determine potentially harmful situations and take steps to avoid exposure of the student to this
provide time for students to relearn
On-going evaluation of student abilities/ health status to determine needs and to adapt appropriate response and to assist with educational/career/personal planning
Diagnose, summarize, and interpret student strengths/weaknesses/problems for reports to parents and other school personnel
Respond to student needs:
may provide information and guidance to students regarding educational/ career options, resources, and preparation
may address personal/health concerns as presented or refer students to other professionals as appropriate
may serve as student advocate in presenting student and professional concerns to parents/staff/administration/public
may serve as liaison between district and community agencies serving youth
Build credibility with staff, students, parents, and community by:
relating to people from all social, economic, racial, religious, or educational backgrounds
demonstrating professional competency through content taught and teaching methods used
Assess, plan, and initiate public relations activities which improve communications and perceptions by the community
Assess, plan, and participate in in-service training and/or develops/implements in-service for other staff