What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Grade Classroom Teacher position at Faribault Independent School District 656?
Position Type :
Elementary School Teaching
Date Posted : 3 / 4 / 2025
Location : Jefferson Elementary
High-Needs School)
Date Available :
08 / 25 / 2025 Job Title : Elementary Teacher - First Grade
Essential Functions : A full-time (1.0 FTE) First Grade Teacher at Jefferson Elementary School. Performs professional work providing a broad range of teaching services within our elementary school, assisting students to develop skills, attitudes and learning methods at various levels to a targeted audience.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities : Must have the ability to work as a team in planning and teaching with an emphasis on differentiating instruction and using assessments effectively. Must use the Responsive Classroom approach consistently by conducting regular class meetings, supportive exchanges and clear expectations. Collaboration with grade level team, special education team and specialists to develop a positive learning environment. Collaborate and communicate effectively with parents. Support and follow School Board policies and procedures. Be a positive and contributing member of our professional community.
Faribault Public Schools is a rural Pre-K through Adult School District located about 50 miles south of the Twin-Cities. The school district currently serves approximately 3,700 students in Faribault and our surrounding areas within our community of 23,000 citizens within the city limits. District sites include one early childhood center, three elementary schools K-5, one middle school 6-8, one high school 9-12, one area learning center 9-12 and one education center for adult education.
The historic community of Faribault offers adventure, fun, unique dining, history, shopping and entertainment. Once you arrive you will experience historic landmarks, cultural and artistic gathering places in downtown, 10 lakes within 10 miles with many resorts and campgrounds, 39 beautiful parks within the city, an outdoor aquatic center, miles of bike, walking and snowmobile trails, great lodging and restaurants; enjoy year round recreations such as biking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, fat tire biking and so much more.
Compensation / Benefits / Perks :
Faribault Public Schools provides a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. Other benefits include :
- Substantial personal and sick leave days
- Fully paid single health insurance
- Annual stipend of up to $1000 for national certifications
- Enticing retirement package
- Our district educational positions qualify for federal loan forgiveness program
- State of the Art Fitness Center open to staff
- 1 : 1 Technology for staff use
- Work-life balance culture
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Strong mission and vision statements
- Numerous before / after school and summer programming for additional income and / or volunteering opportunites.
- Solid Community Education programs offering opportunities to create and / or participate in unique programming
In addition to a supportive and collaborative professional environment, the town of Faribault has a number of unique characteristics :
Licensure : License by the State of Minnesota in Elementary Education
Application Procedure : Apply online at : www.faribault.k12.mn.us
Application Deadline : (10 school days)
Salary : $1,000
