Social Studies Teacher

About the role

The Social Studies Teacher at Faribault High School provides high-quality instruction in social studies and extracurricular classes for the 2026-2027 school year.

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.
• Navigates 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.
• Serves as a supervisor 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

  • Must be able to build strong, positive relationships with families and students.
  • Must have experience with teaching social studies topics.

  Licensure

  A Social Studies teaching license by the State of Minnesota is required.

  Compensation/Benefits/Perks

  • Daily Pay Range: $259.04 - $485.53 depending on experience.
  • FEA Master Contract.
  • Faribault Public Schools provides a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience.
  • Other benefits include: substantial personal and sick leave days, fully paid single health insurance, annual stipend for national certifications, enticing retirement package, 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.
  • In addition to a supportive and collaborative professional environment, the town of Faribault has a number of unique characteristics: commutable from Twin Cities, right off I35, centrally located and driving distance within an hour of Mankato, Rochester, Twin Cities, lots of lakes and good fishing, new downtown revitalization project, small town feel with many shopping, restaurants & recreational opportunities.

  Application

  Application deadline: July 16th or until filled.