South Central

4th Grade Teacher

April 9, 2025 by New Ulm Public Schools

Job Description:
This position provides regular curricular instruction in language arts, math, social studies, health, social-emotional learning, and science. The successful candidate will carry out responsibilities as defined by the master contract, maintains high-quality communication and cooperation with stakeholders, and believes that all students can attain high levels of learning. Demonstrates continued professional development through coursework, research, peer collaboration, and/or job-embedded staff development. Working knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, as well as students learning styles and needs, both academic and effective. Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all students. Takes responsibility for the learning of our students and his/her own performance.

Classification/Wage:
Dependent on experience; Starting wage $49,325.00/year
Benefits: Health, Life, LTD, Dental, Vision, 403b

Youth Mental Health Navigator

April 4, 2025 by Mankato Area Public Schools

Youth Mental Health Navigator
District Wide

A full-time (1.00 FTEs) position as a Youth Mental Health Navigator is available beginning August 2025, for the 2025-26 school year.

Summary of Duties:
Provide social work services in the role of Youth Mental Health Navigator by collaborating with school social workers and local mental health partners.

Primary Tasks:

Collaborate with school social workers regarding students who need community mental health resources and services.
Collaborate with school social workers on the necessary individual student’s need to access outside mental health services.
Maintain effective communication with County Social Services Agencies with focus on students experiencing social and emotional issues.
Network and consult with community professionals who may provide potential mental health services to students and their families.

Qualifications Required:
MN licensure as a School Psychologist, School Counselor, or School Social Worker is required.

Organizational Relationships:
This position reports directly to the Director of Student Support Services.

Working Conditions:

School setting
Approximately 191 day contract
Some summer work may be available
Standard office environment
Local and state-wide travel as part of service delivery
Some lifting and movement of materials and/or equipment typically <50 lbs.

Qualifications required:

Bachelors degree in Social Work preferred.
Valid Minnesota Department of Education School Social Work License
State of Minnesota Board of Social Work License
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Others with experience in mental health fields will be considered.

Salary Range:
$49,591 – $88,577 (based on the MTA salary schedule)

Eligible Employee Benefits include:

Teacher Retirement Associations (TRA) Retirement Pension
403(b) Retirement Matching Program
Medical Coverage
Fully Paid Life Insurance
Paid Sick Leave, Personal Leave, and Holidays
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
And Much More

Application Deadline:
April 21, 2025 or until filled.

Candidates should complete the online application found at www.isd77.org Please upload transcripts and 3 current letters of recommendation to your online application.

This position will be filled on the basis of the experience, competency, and qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the District. District 77 complies with state and federal fair employment regulations.

English Language Arts Teacher

April 4, 2025 by Mankato Area Public Schools

English Language Arts Teacher
Prairie Winds Middle School

A position as a full-time (1.00 FTEs) English Language Arts Teacher is available at Prairie Winds Middle School beginning August 2025, for the 2025-26 school year.

Summary of Duties:
This position includes teaching 8th grade English Language Arts at the middle school level.

Qualifications Required:
Valid MN licensure in English/Language Arts required.

Salary Range:
$49,591 – $88,577 (based on the MTA salary schedule)

Eligible Employee Benefits include:

Teacher Retirement Associations (TRA) Retirement Pension
403(b) Retirement Matching Program
Medical Coverage
Fully Paid Life Insurance
Paid Sick Leave, Personal Leave, and Holidays
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
And Much More
Application Deadline:
May 1, 2025, or until filled.

Candidates should complete the online application found at www.isd77.org. Please upload transcripts and 3 current letters of recommendation to your online application.

This position will be filled on the basis of experience, competency, and qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the District. District 77 complies with state and federal fair employment regulations.

Graduate Teaching Fellowships, Elementary

April 4, 2025 by MN State University, Mankato

Openings

2025-26 Graduate Teaching Fellowships

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Openings are available for the Graduate Teaching Fellow Program (classroom experience while working on a masters degree program in Education). Applicants must have a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Teaching degree in Elementary Education.

Seniors in a teacher education program who will complete all requirements for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Teaching degree and obtain appropriate Minnesota teacher licensure by August, 2025, or recent teacher education graduates (who have not held regular teaching appointments) are eligible to apply. Application deadline: March 24, 2025, or until filled.

Teaching Fellow positions are available in the following participating Minnesota Educators Partnership (MEP) districts (posting will be updated as more information becomes available):

Elementary, Faribault Public Schools

Elementary, Mankato Area Public Schools

Elementary, Tri-City United Public Schools

Elementary, Waseca Public Schools

Openings subject to change depending on staffing.

For more information about the TOSA/Fellows program and the application form, please visit our website, https://ed.mnsu.edu/centers-offices-college-of-education/center-for-educator-partnerships-and-student-support/tosa-and-fellow-program/. To request printed application materials, please contact Jill Ryan, Center for Educator Partnerships and Student Support, 115 Armstrong Hall, Mankato, MN 56001, (507) 389-1217, email: [email protected]