Theater Teacher

About the Role

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public School District No. 47 is seeking an experienced and innovative teacher licensed in theater instruction for the 2026-2027 school year at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School. Located in Sauk Rapids, MN, minutes from downtown St. Cloud and approximately an hour northwest of the Twin Cities, the middle school serves approximately 1,000+ students and is the focal point in a growing area of Central Minnesota.

District Commitments

• A culture of high quality and effective instruction
• Partnerships and collaboration
• Student and staff well-being
• High student achievement
• Stewardship of Resources
• Equitable education

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 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

• Ability to work with diverse middle school 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 middle school 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 teaching license in theater arts or willing to obtain a Tier 1 or 2 license or apply for Out of Field Permission

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant subject area
• Experience using technology to augment student learning
• Experience using PBIS to augment student engagement
• Background in Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS)
• Interest in enhancing inquiry-based learning opportunities for students
• Experience using technology in meaningful ways for teaching and learning

Contract

1.0 FTE for the 2026-2027 school year.

Salary

Based on the 2025-2027 Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Associations Master Agreement, starting at $52,166 up to $97,326. Salary based on full-time employment and may be pro-rated for part-time positions.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision Wear, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (with enrollment in an eligible health plan)
• Medical Flexible Spending Account (with eligibility for insurance)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Post retirement Health Care Savings Plan
• Teachers Retirement Association (TRA)
• 403b Matching Annuity
• Discretionary Personal/Sick Leave (PTO)

Applications accepted online at www.isd47.org/start-your-career until filled. Candidates must pass a criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.

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