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Start Your Online Application Now Date of Availability: 08/31/2026 ASSIGNMENT DETAILS Position Title: Online English Teacher - Grades 9-12 (ON SITE ONLY WORK) Department/Building: Brainerd High School Reports to: Building Principal - Karrie Boser Assignment: 2026-2027 School Year - Ongoing Hours: 8 per day, Monday through Friday (184 Duty Days) Salary Range: $ 46,936 - $ 90,238 (Based on education and experience; wages outlined in the Certified Master Contract located on district website ) Union: Ed MN FLSA: Overtime Exempt BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, TRA, 403b and PTO/ESST APPLY ONLINE: www.isd181.org JobID 1336 (Please include copies of your transcripts and teaching license with your application materials) Position Purpose Under the general supervision of the School Principal, the Online English Teacher develops and delivers engaging virtual instruction to students in grades 9?12. The teacher will foster student growth in listening, speaking, reading, and writing while utilizing digital learning platforms and online instructional strategies to support student success in a virtual environment. The position promotes communication skills, critical thinking, appreciation of literature, and independent learning through synchronous and asynchronous instruction. Essential Functions Teacher will be required to be on campus at Brainerd High School Monday through Friday Develops and administers an online English curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives. Creates and maintains a virtual classroom environment that is safe, inclusive, engaging, and conducive to individualized and small-group instruction and student learning. Develops digital lesson plans, instructional materials, and online learning experiences that effectively utilize virtual teaching tools and platforms. Provides synchronous and asynchronous instruction in English grammar and syntax, sentence and paragraph structure, composition, vocabulary, creative writing, communication, and literature. Utilizes learning management systems, video conferencing tools, and educational technology to deliver instruction, monitor participation, and support student achievement. Promotes student engagement and accountability in an online learning environment through regular communication, feedback, and virtual office hours. Develops standards for critical analysis through virtual discussions, collaborative activities, and analysis of literature and media. Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress using online assessment tools and modifies instructional methods to meet individual student needs, including students with special needs. Maintains familiarity with district and Minnesota State standardized assessments for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement. Communicates effectively and consistently with students, parents/guardians, counselors, and staff regarding student progress and performance. Organizes and maintains accurate digital records for attendance, grading, student participation, and communication as required by district procedures and applicable laws. Encourages parental involvement in students'' education through timely and professional virtual communication. Establishes and maintains expectations for student behavior, digital citizenship, and academic integrity within the online classroom environment. Coordinates with other professional staff members and participates in virtual and in-person faculty meetings, committees, and professional development activities as required. Selects and requisitions appropriate digital curriculum resources, instructional aids, and technology tools to support online instruction. Continues professional growth by participating in training related to virtual instruction, educational technology, curriculum development, and current educational practices. Additional Duties Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. Equipment Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone. Travel Requirements Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles. Knowledge of English grammar, word usage, word denotations and connotations, spelling, literature and other content areas taught. Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans. Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students. Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed. Ability to organize and coordinate work. Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents. Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard office and school building environments. Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position. Certification/License: Minnesota State Certification as an English Language Arts Education Teacher (5-12) Education: Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment. Masters Degree in related area preferred. Experience: Successful prior teaching experiences in online English a plus. FLSA Status: Exempt APPLY ONLINE: www.isd181.org JobID 1336 (Please include copies of your transcripts and teaching license with your application materials Brainerd Public Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online