What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long-Term Physical Education Substitute Teacher position at Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools?
- A culture of high quality and effective instruction
- Partnerships and collaboration
- Student and staff well-being
- High student achievement
- Stewardship of resources
- Equitable education
- Health, Dental, and Vision Wear Insurance
- Teachers Retirement Association (TRA)
- Sick Leave
JobID: 3457
Position Type:
Teachers/Elementary (K-5)
Teachers/Elementary (K-5)
Date Posted:
12/15/2025
12/15/2025
Location:
Mississippi Heights Elementary School
Mississippi Heights Elementary School
Closing Date:
12/31/2025
Posting # 345712/31/2025
The Sauk Rapids-Rice Public School District No. 47 is seeking a long-term substitute physical education teacher to provide classroom instruction at Mississippi Heights Elementary from December 18, 2025 through February 13, 2026. Located in Sauk Rapids, MN, minutes north of downtown St. Cloud and approximately an hour northwest of the Twin Cities, Mississippi Heights Elementary is a focal point in the growing area of Central Minnesota and provides quality programs to approximately 840 students.
Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools believe in:
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
- 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 have:
- Ability to work with diverse elementary 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 for elementary 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 physical education teaching license or willing to obtain a Tier 1/2 license or Out of Field Placement.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant subject area
- Experience using PBIS to augment student engagement
Contract:
1.0 FTE (8 hours per day) from December 18, 2025 through Februry 13, 2026.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary based on the 2025-2027 Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Associations Master Agreement BA, Step 1 at $35.02 per hour.
Benefits based on full-time employment and may be pro-rated for part-time positions. Benefits may include the following:
Deadline:
Applications accepted online at www.isd47.org/start-your-career through December 31, 2026.
Note:
Candidates must pass a criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant subject area
- Experience using PBIS to augment student engagement
Contract:
1.0 FTE (8 hours per day) from December 18, 2025 through Februry 13, 2026.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary based on the 2025-2027 Sauk Rapids-Rice Education Associations Master Agreement BA, Step 1 at $35.02 per hour.
Benefits based on full-time employment and may be pro-rated for part-time positions. Benefits may include the following:
Deadline:
Applications accepted online at www.isd47.org/start-your-career through December 31, 2026.
Note:
Candidates must pass a criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.
Salary : $35