Long-Term Elementary Substitute Teachers

About the Role

The Sauk Rapids-Rice Public School District No. 47 is seeking long-term substitute elementary teachers to provide classroom instruction for various assignments throughout the 2026-2027 school year.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, physical and psychological growth
• Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
• Identify, select and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, interests, and learning needs
• Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement, particularly in the area of designing meaningful instructional opportunities utilizing the newly available one-to-one Technology
• Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment

Outstanding Candidates Will Have

• Ability to work with diverse elementary learners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Desire to work collaboratively with students, parents/guardians, staff and administration
• Strong classroom management skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Knowledge of best practices, including use of technology resources, for elementary learners
• Experience in creating student-centered learning opportunities that address state standards and support students to become life-long learners
• Experience effectively using a variety of data sources to inform instruction

Required Qualifications

• Valid Minnesota elementary teaching license or willing to obtain a Tier 1 or 2 license or Out of Field Placement

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant subject area
• Experience using technology to augment student learning
• Experience using PBIS to augment student engagement
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with implementing English Language Arts Common Core Standards

Contract

5 FTE up to 1.0 FTE (varies depending on position and need)

Salary and Benefits

Salary based on the 2025-2027 Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Associations Master Agreement BA, Step 1 at $35.83 per hour.

Benefits based on full-time employment and may be pro-rated for part-time positions. Benefits may include the following:

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Wear Insurance
• Teachers Retirement Association (TRA)
• Sick Leave