5th Grade Departmentalized Teacher
Position Type:Elementary School Teaching (K-5)/Classroom Teacher K-5Date Posted:3/24/2026Location:St. Francis Elementary School (K-5)Date Available:08/31/2026Closing Date:Open Until FilledJob Title: 5th Grade Departmentalized Teacher - Math, Science, and Social StudiesLocation: Saint Francis Elementary School, Saint Francis, MNPosition Type: Full-Time, CertifiedGrade Level: 5th GradeReports To: Elementary PrincipalStart Date: 8/31/26Position Overview:Saint Francis Elementary School is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and student-centered educator to join our 5th-grade teaching team. This is a departmentalized teaching position in which the candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in Math, Science, and Social Studies. The successful candidate will work in partnership with another 5th-grade teacher who teaches English Language Arts, Writing, and Word Study rotating groups of students throughout the day.Key Responsibilities:Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons aligned with district curriculum and state standards in Math, Science, and Social Studies.Collaborate daily with the partner 5th-grade teacher to ensure cohesive instruction across subjects and classes.Differentiate instruction to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of all learners.Use formative and summative assessment data to inform instruction and provide targeted interventions.Create a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom culture that promotes high expectations and student growth.Integrate technology effectively into instruction and learning activities.Communicate regularly and effectively with families regarding student progress and classroom updates.Participate in team meetings, professional development, school committees, and other school-wide initiatives.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in EducationValid state teaching license/certification for Elementary Education (Grade 5).Strong content knowledge in Math, Science, and Social Studies.Demonstrated success in planning and delivering engaging instruction to upper elementary students.Ability to foster strong relationships with students, colleagues, and families.Strong classroom management and organizational skills.Commitment to continuous professional growth and collaboration.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in a departmentalized elementary school setting.Familiarity with standards-based grading, formative assessment strategies, and data-driven instruction.Training or experience with hands-on science and inquiry-based learning approaches.Comfort with integrating instructional technology such as Google Workspace, interactive whiteboards, and digital learning tools.Salary:Salary will be based on the district's certified salary schedule in the Teachers Work Agreement, $48,166 - $89,645.Benefits offered for this position include:Medical Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage or Family coverageDental Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage, Employee +1 coverage, or Family coverageFSA Account- Flexible Spending AccountLong Term Disability Income InsuranceLife Insurance paid for by the districtTRA (Pension Plan): 8% employee contribution and 9.81% district contributionEmployee Assistance ProgramRetirement Plan 403(b) or Roth IRAFloating HolidaysSick Leave includes ESSTPersonal Paid DaysHSA- Health Savings Account with $117.00/month district contributionHCSP- Health Care Savings Plan with MSRS (Minnesota State Retirement System) includes $117.00/month district contributionLongevity PayRetirement/Severance Package with Medical & Dental benefits offeringsApplication Instructions:Please submit your application, resume, valid teaching license, and three professional references through our district website . Position open until filled.