Job Description

This position is open for internal bidding, internal bidding ends on 10/3/26 at 4pm.

Position: GRADE 9 - Language Arts Teacher 1.0 FTE

Location: North High School

Start date: ASAP

Salary and Benefits: Pay and benefits are in accordance with the teacher labor agreement - https://www.isd622.org/about/human-resources

Required Qualifications:

1. Valid Minnesota Teaching License in English/Language Arts or Communication Arts/Literature for grades 9-12
2. Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate positively as part of a team
3. Strong communication skills and use of communication tools to effectively connect with students, teachers, guardians, and administration.
4. Demonstrate high professional standards and work ethic.
5. Experience with conflict resolution strategies, behavior management, trauma-informed care, and/or knowledge of crisis response.
6. Experience with technology (Google, Infinite Campus, Edmentum, Schoology, Apex)
7. Experience and flexibility in differentiated instruction and accommodations for a variety of student needs.
8. Ability to effectively work with students from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and a variety of academic and behavioral needs.
9. Desire to engage in ongoing professional development and implementation around best practices for student success.
10. Experience with digital learning management platforms, such as Edmentum, Schoology or Apex.
11. Meet the professional development requirements of the MN READ Act. This requires having already completed an MDE-approved professional development program (e.g., LETRS, CORE OL&LA, CAREIALL) or the ability to complete such training independently.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement, adapt, evaluate and teach courses
• Teach and monitor classes daily on campus, may teach additional licensed subject areas and in a variety of ways (online classes or support, in-person classes or support, small group instruction, 1:1, support students in the Alternative to Suspension Programs, etc.)
• Develop curriculum map, syllabi, and lesson plans linked to standards
• Advise a cohort of students as an academic mentor and establish partnerships with guardians.
• Provide Multilingual Learners and Learners with Individualized Educational Plans additional supports and accommodations.
• Collaborate and cooperate with colleagues and administrators.
• Create a positive and respectful work climate and establish positive connections with students, colleagues, and guardians.
• Provide supervision and support of students throughout the school day.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

1) Experience teaching Advanced Placement courses.

If you have any questions or would like to follow up on your application, please contact Stephanie Woodbury at: 651-748-6000 or swoodbury@isd622.org.

Independent School District No, 622, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale, does not discriminated on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity.

ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.