What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kindergarten Teacher - Long-Term Substitute position at Mounds View Public Schools?
- Current MN teaching license in elementary education grades K-6 or PreK-3
- Skilled in culturally responsive teaching
- Skilled in effective communication
- Skilled at learning strategies- using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things.
- Skilled at active listening- listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate.
- Skilled in social perceptiveness—being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do.
- Knowledge of instructional methods and training techniques including curriculum design principles, learning theory, group and individual teaching techniques, design of individual plans, and test design principles.
- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Knowledge of human behavior and performance, mental processes, psychological research methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
- Knowledge of numbers, their operations, and interrelationships including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
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Communicate and collaborate with professional staff in an effort to determine and coordinate standardized curriculum and testing/ assessment designs.
- e.g. design and assess student learning K-12; design scope and sequence K-12; design and coordinate within a department.
- Create, formulate, develop, and implement instructional objectives.
- Create, formulate, develop and implement instructional activities.
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Conduct classroom instruction/individual tutoring/counseling based on teacher created lesson plans, instructional units and/or individual needs:
- assess student performance to determine need for re-instruction alternated method and grades
- create a supportive learning environment by using appropriate verbal and non-verbal reinforcing techniques.
- prioritize tasks to enable the efficient use of time
- determine potentially harmful situations and take steps to avoid exposure of the student to this
- provide time for students to relearn
- On-going evaluation of student abilities/ health status to determine needs and to adapt appropriate response and to assist with educational/career/personal planning.
- Diagnose, summarize, and interpret student strengths/weaknesses/problems for reports to parents and other school personnel.
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Respond to student needs:
- may provide information and guidance to students regarding educational/ career options, resources, and preparation.
- may address personal/health concerns as presented or refer students to other professionals as appropriate
- may serve as student advocate in presenting student and professional concerns to parents/staff/administration/public
- may serve as liaison between district and community agencies serving youth.
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Build credibility with staff, students, parents,, and community by:
- relating to people from all social, economic, racial, religious, or educational backgrounds
- demonstrating professional competency through content taught and teaching methods used.
- Assess, plan, and initiate public relations activities which improve communications and perceptions by the community.
- Assess, plan, and participate in in-service training and/or develops/implements in-service for other staff.
JobID: 8012
Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Long-Term Substitute
Elementary School Teaching/Long-Term Substitute
Date Posted:
3/30/2026
3/30/2026
Location:
Pike Lake Education Center - K-Center
Pike Lake Education Center - K-Center
Position: Kindergarten Teacher - Long-Term Substitute
Work Schedule: Full-time
Start Date: 9/8/2026 through 11/06/2026
Pay: $240.00 - $293.00/day
Benefits: Long-term substitute teachers earn sick leave and personal time off pursuant to the teacher labor agreement on a pro-rate basis.
Required Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Salary : $240 - $293