JSND Job Order #895660; Breckenridge Public Schools is currently seeking a dynamic and driven educator forSocial Studies beginning with the 2024-2025 school year for grades 7-12. Under the general supervision of the K-12 School Principal, the educator will develop lesson plans that promote critical thinking and problem solving skills. All Breckenridge Public School teachers are charged with providing a rigorous, dynamic, and highly engaging learning environment. Responsibilities

• Develops and administers social science education curriculum consistent with school district goals and MN state standards
• Is creative in lessons and uses inquiry based, project based and active classroom strategies.
• Develops lesson plans that provide students' rigorous and relevant learning experiences.
• Willingness to be a part of a team of educators
• Willingness to be coachable and accept feedback in learning startegies for students
• Create learning experiencesdesigned to enhance student learning.
• Encourages students to think independently and express original ideas.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• Inspire their students to ask questions and to seek out answers.
• Staying current on the latest instructionaltechnology and other resources.
• Ensure high standards for student behavior and performance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Ability to develop positive and appropriate relationships with students.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and co-workers.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Understanding and experience in utilizing instructional best practices to engage students in learning.
• Collaborating with other teachers, staff, students, and parents to support student progress
• Integration of technology into instruction.
• Must have a growth mindset.
• Extra-Curicular:Extra-curricular coaching opportunities may be available.

Qualifications: Hold a Minnesota Social Studies license or willingness/ability toobtain licensure in the future. Preferred: desireor ability to obtain/teach college level courses The position is open until filled. Compensation: According to the current master agreement which can be found on the website under employment opportunities/master agreements

Apply on-line at:Home - Breckenridge Public School District (isd846.org)- click on Employment Please contact the K-12School Principal, Corinna Ericksonat 218-641-4004or via email at ericksonc@isd846.orgwith any questions.