What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Science - Earth and Life Sciences position at Orono Public Schools?
- Implement best practice teaching and learning strategies into content area.
- Establish individual learner goals that reflect the District's mission and values.
- Work collaboratively with department members to support the academic, social and emotional growth of high school students.
- Collaborate with other teachers to design and coordinate assessments and utilize data to target student needs.
- Participate in regular PLC meetings as an active and engaged professional.
- Communicate frequently with parents, colleagues, students, and administrators through all available means of technology.
- Establish and maintain high standards for character growth.
- Current Minnesota Teaching License required.
- High level of content expertise required.
- Demonstrated ability to support critical thinking in meaningful discourse in the content area.
- Experience working with high school students preferred.
- Effective classroom management skills.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience in collaboration and problem-solving.
- Experience with curriculum and assessment design.
- Understanding of the role of parent involvement and the ability to collaborate with parents.
- Ability to use technology as an instructional tool.
JobID: 2371
Position Type:
High School/Science - General
High School/Science - General
Date Posted:
3/31/2026
3/31/2026
Location:
Orono High School
Orono High School
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled
Description: 1.0 FTE Teaching Position in SCIENCE- Earth and Life Science Preferred
Job Summary:
Qualifications:
Bargaining Group and Level: Orono Education Association/Teachers
COMPENSATION
Full Year, Full Time
BA Step 1 ($51,256) to EdS Step 20 ($110,239)
INSURANCE
.75 - 1.0 FTE
Single Health: 100% Covered by District
Employee 1 Health: 75% Covered by District
Family Health: 65% Covered by District
Dental: 100% Coverage by District
Life Insurance: $50,000 Covered by District
LTD insurance: 100% Covered by District
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
.75 - 1.0 FTE
Single Health: 100% Covered by District
Employee 1 Health: 75% Covered by District
Family Health: 65% Covered by District
Dental: 100% Coverage by District
Life Insurance: $50,000 Covered by District
LTD insurance: 100% Covered by District
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
OTHER BENEFITS
TSA match after meeting conditions.
TSA match after meeting conditions.
RETIREMENT/PENSION
Positions covered by Minnesota Teachers Retirement Association (TRA)
Positions covered by Minnesota Teachers Retirement Association (TRA)
Application Procedure:
All applicants must apply online at: http://bit.ly/oronojobs
District Website: www.oronoschools.org
Contact:
Dr. Amy Steiner, High School Principal
952-449-8407 amy.steiner@orono.k12.mn.us
or
Dr. Scott E. Alger, Executive Director of Human Resources
952-449-8370 scott.alger@orono.k12.mn.us
952-449-8407 amy.steiner@orono.k12.mn.us
or
Dr. Scott E. Alger, Executive Director of Human Resources
952-449-8370 scott.alger@orono.k12.mn.us
Salary : $50,000 - $110,239