Website Blooming Prairie Public Schools #756
7th – 12th English Teacher
District: Blooming Prairie Public Schools ISD #756
Location: Blooming Prairie Intermediate/High School 202 4th Ave. NW, Blooming Prairie, MN 55917
Date Posted: April 27, 2026
Deadline to Apply: May 11, 2026 or until filled
Starting Date: August 17, 2026
Reports To: 5th – 12th Principal
District Mission: The mission of Blooming Prairie Public Schools is to provide challenging opportunities for lifelong learning in a safe and caring environment.
Our Vision: To provide a safe and positive environment where all children can learn and grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
About Blooming Prairie Public Schools
The Blooming Prairie High school is composed of grades 7-12 and serves approximately 375 students. We provide a diverse curriculum that not only meets the state requirements but also allows all our students to explore their interests. In addition, we offer numerous college level classes and many of our students graduate with college credit. We pride ourselves in being a school strong in technology. We have coding classes, STEM education, and Apple TVs. We are also a 1:1 device school, with each student having an I-Pad issued by the district. Outside of the school day, we provide numerous opportunities to be on sports teams and/or participate in music, the arts, robotics, and the trap team. Our staff is highly educated, and they continue to work to meet the needs of all learners. We provide ADSIS and special education programs as well as promote our PBIS, Prairie Pride, program. Our community provides tremendous support to our school system and many local businesses, and our Education Foundation, support our “extra” programs. Students who graduate from Blooming Prairie High School have the necessary skills to be successful in their next phase of life. At BPPS, we provide a well-rounded, quality education for all.
Requirements
Responsibilities:
1. Curating, distributing, and evaluating Communication Arts and Literature curriculum for each grade level to ensure measurable achievement toward content standards as set forth by Minnesota state leading to the credits required for high school graduation.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter through effective teaching practices, with expectations of high student achievement.
3. Build relationships with students. Build community in the classroom and in the school as a whole.
4. Promote a safe, equitable, productive, respectful learning environment by implementing the Prairie Pride (PBIS) guidelines.
5. Working from the needs and strengths of students, including required accommodations for students with 504s or Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
6. Communicating with students, parents, administrators, colleagues, and support staff regarding student progress or needs.
7. Establishing a safe and productive learning environment, including equitable enforcement of rules and procedures.
8. Working within school community to assist other teachers, administration, and support staff.
9. Focus on improving instructional practice and student learning by participating in professional learning communities, showing professionalism, and growing professionally.
Qualifications To Meet the Minnesota State Requirements (Minn. R. 3512.0100)
· Must have a valid MN teaching license
· Communication Arts/Literature 5 – 12 or English/Language Arts 7 -12
· Reading Licensure (optional)
Courses
· English 8
· English 11
· English 12
Salary: $48,442 - $83,013
Benefits: Health Insurance, Life/LTD Insurance, TRA Retirement, & Paid Time Off
To Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following through the Blooming Prairie Schools online application portal at https://www.blossoms.k12.mn.us/page/2818
1. Cover Letter
2. Professional Resume
3. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
4. Copy of current PELSB MN Education License(s)
5. Complete the online registration form
Questions: Alison Mach, 5th – 12th Principal 507-583-4426 ext. 445, [email protected]
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Be sure to review the district’s requirements for the application process and provide all required documents.
- Districts now require that candidates apply through an external link. The link will be noted in the job posting.