Physical Education and DAPE Teacher

JobID: 3479

Position Type:
Teachers/Physical Education

Date Posted:
2/25/2026

Location:
Mississippi Heights Elementary School

Closing Date:
Open until filled.

POSTING #: 3479

The Sauk Rapids-Rice Public School District No. 47 is seeking an experienced and innovative teacher to provide instruction in physical education and DAPE at Mississippi Heights Elementary. Preferred candidates will have experience using technology in meaningful ways for teaching and learning, will have background in Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS), and will be interested in enhancing inquiry-based learning opportunities for students.

Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools is committed to:

• 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 have:

• Ability to work with diverse elementary 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 elementary 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 Physical Education and/or Developmental/Adaptive Physical Education or relevant experience and willingness to seek a license with special permission (Tier 1/2 or OFP) from PELSB
• Bachelor's Degree in relevant subject area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using technology to augment student learning
• Experience using PBIS to augment student engagement

Contract:
1.0 FTE for the 2026-2027 school year.

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

Benefits may include the following:

• 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)

Deadline:
Applications accepted online at www.isd47.org/start-your-career until filled.

Applications will be reviewed upon submission.

Note:
Candidates must pass a criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.