Teacher: 7th Grade Language Arts - Middle School

Job Summary

This position represents a broad grouping of diverse and different instructional positions responsible for developing lesson plans to present district curriculum in assigned instructional subjects; delivering and instructing students in lesson plans and instructional material; and evaluating and assessing student progress against instructional outcomes and objectives. Incumbents also participate and collaborate with other instructional professionals, administrators, parents, counselors, and other district personnel concerning student needs, issues and district learning initiatives, curriculum and building issues.

New Prague Middle School is a progressive 6-8 middle school that incorporates the house model. This position requires a team player as he/she will be working collaboratively with staff members in other content areas. Enthusiastic applicants are expected to be life-long learners in a student-focused environment.

Work Requirements and Characteristics

Education/Certification/Licensure: BA or BS degree, Certification by the State of Minnesota, Valid Minnesota driver's license dependent on assignment

New Prague Area Schools is a consistently growing district of 4,000 students, Pre K through 12. The district is located about 45 miles southwest of the Twin Cities. The district serves the students and community members of the New Prague, Elko New Market, northern Lonsdale areas, as well as several other communities. The district offers a small-town quality of life with easy access to the conveniences of a major metropolitan area.

I.S.D. 721 is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefit Package

We offer a highly competitive rewards package that includes:

• Compensation & Paid Leave
  • Starting salary for 1.0 FTE BA: $48,733 and MA: $56,357; licensed teaching experience considered for higher placement (prorated based on FTE)
  • Up to 12 sick days given annually (prorated based on FTE)
• Health Insurance
  • Medical options for single and family.
  • Dental for single and family.
  • District contributions to VEBA/HRA accounts.
  • Fully paid life insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for pre-tax medical and dependent care
• Retirement
  • 403b with a district match
  • District contribution of 8.75% to MN Teacher Retirement Association (TRA)
• Professional Development & Support
  • Opportunities for continuous personalized learning and development
  • Teacher Mentoring Program including time to meet regularly with a mentor

*Information based on the master agreement. Eligibility based upon effective dates of employment.