Math Teacher 1.0 FTE - Long Term Sub

General Description

A full-time (1.0 FTE) Math teacher at Faribault High School. The position will teach four high school math courses and one education course. The ideal candidate will create a supportive and engaging learning environment where students are challenged and empowered to learn and grow. This position will start on 8/31/26 and end on 10/9/26.

Essential Functions

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials providing effective teaching strategies adhering to the District philosophy and vision.
• Creates a classroom environment that responds to the needs of individual learners.
• Plans and implements a program of study designed to meet individual students needs.
• Recognizes learning problems and makes referrals as appropriate.
• Encourages student enthusiasm for the learning process and development of good study habits.
• Adheres to health and safety policies including using precautions of safety and health plans.
• Communicates with parents in a timely manner; maintains positive and constructive communication with students, staff, parents and community.
• Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in all areas of the school.
• Protects students, equipment, materials and facilities taking necessary and reasonable precautions.
• Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference and planning time.
• Works cooperatively with parents and other staff members to reinforce the educational program for each child.
• Attends workshops, seminars and conferences as well as staff, department, curricular development and committee meetings and staff-development sessions as required.
• Encourages and facilitates work of other staff members in a collaborative, supportive environment.
• Evaluates accomplishments of students on a regular basis using multiple assessment methods.
• Respects the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics and state and federal laws.
• Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for continual improvement of the school's curriculum.
• Works cooperatively with special education and EL staff to report student progress and growth, as applicable.
• Works with the Student Success Coordinator, district literacy coach(s) and curriculum to develop a strong classroom environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of AVID strategies is a plus.
• Must be able to build strong, positive relationships with families and students.
• Must be able to recognize Minnesota Math Standards and how to build standards-based lessons.
• Should be comfortable using 1:1 technology and maintaining a positive, professional culture in accordance with School Board policies.

Licensure

Current License by the State of Minnesota in Mathematics.

Compensation and Benefits

• Substantial personal and sick leave days
• Fully paid single health insurance
• Annual stipend of up to $1000 for national certifications
• Enticing retirement package
• Our district educational positions qualify for federal loan forgiveness program
• State of the Art Fitness Center open to staff
• 1:1 Technology for staff use
• Work-life balance culture
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Strong mission and vision statements
• Numerous before/after-school and summer programming for additional income and/or volunteering opportunities
• Solid Community Education programs offering opportunities to create and/or participate in unique programming