Band Teacher - Long-Term Substitute (.30 FTE)

Part-time, .30 FTE position from 9/8/2026 to 11/20/2026.

Pay

$87.90 per day.

Benefits

• Long-term substitute teachers earn sick leave and personal time off pursuant to the teacher labor agreement on a pro-rate basis.

Qualifications

• Current MN teaching license in instrumental and classroom music for grades K-12.
• 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, or counseling based on teacher-created lesson plans, instructional units, and/or individual needs:
  • Assess student performance to determine need for re-instruction, alternate methods, 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.
• Ongoing 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:
  • Provide information and guidance to students regarding educational/career options, resources, and preparation.
  • Address personal/health concerns as presented or refer students to other professionals as appropriate.
  • Serve as student advocate in presenting student and professional concerns to parents, staff, administration, or the public.
  • 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 develop/implement in-service for other staff.