Elementary EL Teacher

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.

Job Description: You will teach several self-contained EL language development classes focusing on reading, writing, and grammar, with the potential to co-teach in core classes. Assist elementary EL students with vocabulary development in content areas such as social studies and science. This position begins with the 2025-2026 School Year on August 25, 2025.

Qualifications: State of Minnesota ESL licensed teacher. Alternatively, if you wish to pursue EL teaching with a different teaching license, an Out-of-Field permission will be requested on your behalf, or if you have obtained a Bachelor's Degree from a college or university and are interested in exploring teaching as a career, we are happy to discuss options to help you obtain a teaching license qualifying you to become a teacher and start a new rewarding career.

Essential Function and Abilities:

• Must have the ability to work as part of a team in planning and teaching, emphasizing differentiated instruction and effective use of assessments.
• Must consistently use the Responsive Classroom approach, including conducting regular class meetings, supportive exchanges, and setting clear expectations.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams, special education teams, and specialists to develop a positive learning environment.
• Effectively collaborate and communicate with parents.
• Support and adhere to School Board policies and procedures.
• Be a positive and contributing member of our professional community.

Compensation/Benefits

• competitive salary commensurate with education and experience (For more details see FEA Master contract)
• Our district educational positions qualify for federal loan forgiveness program
• Substantial personal and sick leave days
• Fully paid single health insurance
• 1:1 Technology for staff use
• Annual stipend of up to $1000 for national certifications
• Enticing retirement package
• Emphasis on 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 opportunities.
• Solid Community Education programs offering opportunities to create and/or participate in unique programming

Application Process:
Apply online at: www.faribault.k12.mn.us for any questions or inquires reach out to the Human Resources department

Application Deadline: (10 schools days)