What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher, Family and Consumer Science (Intro to Education; Child Development Associate) position at SouthWest Metro Intermediate District 288?
SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #288 has a part-time opening beginning August 2026 for a high school Family and Consumer Science/Work-Based Learning teacher to teach for our Career & Technical/alternative/online programs located at Dean Lakes Education Center in Shakopee, MN.
SouthWest Metro serves students in 11 member districts and 8 associate member districts across the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area with programs in Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Care & Treatment, Adult Education, and Alternative Education. We invite you to embrace your own value, potential, and ability at SouthWest Metro, while empowering others to discover theirs. We work to empower ALL learners to realize their self-worth through personalized educational instruction, connection to resources, and access to a supportive learning environment.
Description
High School Family and Consumer Science/Work-Based Learning Teacher, 185 contract days, 1.0 FTE
Job Summary
Educate, plan, teach, and facilitate three Career & Technical courses (Intro to Education, CDA, Parenting Course in New Beginnings, and First Year Experience College Prep), which include concurrent enrollment at Normandale Community College and CDA certification.
Qualifications
The pay range for this position is $55,000-102,0000 (for 1.0 FTE) based on education and experience. A competitive and comprehensive benefit package is also available.
Apply Online at swmetro.k12.mn.us/employment_opportunities
Selection Procedure
Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately until the position is filled. Those selected for interviews will be contacted.
SouthWest Metro serves students in 11 member districts and 8 associate member districts across the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area with programs in Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Care & Treatment, Adult Education, and Alternative Education. We invite you to embrace your own value, potential, and ability at SouthWest Metro, while empowering others to discover theirs. We work to empower ALL learners to realize their self-worth through personalized educational instruction, connection to resources, and access to a supportive learning environment.
Description
High School Family and Consumer Science/Work-Based Learning Teacher, 185 contract days, 1.0 FTE
Job Summary
Educate, plan, teach, and facilitate three Career & Technical courses (Intro to Education, CDA, Parenting Course in New Beginnings, and First Year Experience College Prep), which include concurrent enrollment at Normandale Community College and CDA certification.
Qualifications
- Minnesota Teaching License for HS FCS/Work-Based Learning (Willing to consider Out of Field Permissions or Tier 1/Tier 2 License)
- Experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated instruction.
- Strong classroom management skills.
- Ability to build successful relationships with students, parents and staff.
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with teams.
- Ability to be certified to teach Intro to Education college course/ Master's in Education.
The pay range for this position is $55,000-102,0000 (for 1.0 FTE) based on education and experience. A competitive and comprehensive benefit package is also available.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options
- Dependent Care FSA
- Generous Vacation and Sick Time
- Personal Time Off
- Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
- Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D
- 403(b) with a District dollar for dollar match
- TRA/PERA (Pension Plan)
- Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet Insurance
Apply Online at swmetro.k12.mn.us/employment_opportunities
Selection Procedure
Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately until the position is filled. Those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Salary : $55,000 - $1,020,000