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Start Your Online Application Now Position Type: Elementary Teacher ? Long Term Substitute for the 2026-2027 school year. Date Posted: March 26, 2026 Location: NRHEG Elementary School FTE: 1.0 Date Available: August 25, 2026 Closing Date: Open until filled Daily Pay Rate: $277.05 Job Summary The long-term substitute is responsible for providing classroom coverage for a teacher who is absent for an extended period of time. The long-term substitute works the regular hours of the absent classroom teacher during his/her absence. Position Information The New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva (NRHEG) School District is seeking a 1.0 FTE Long-Term Substitute Teacher to support an elementary classroom during part of the 2026-2027 school year. This is a long-term assignment with no predetermined end date. This position includes providing instruction Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:45-3:45 p.m. Position Qualifications ? Minnesota teaching license in one or more areas: PK-3; K-6 or equivalent, or current Long-term Substitute license. Bachelor''s degree. ? Ideal candidates will have experience working with groups children and knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices. ? Teaching experience in implementing and modifying curriculum and learning environments for young children. ? Ability to work in a team ? Dedication to positive student, staff, and parent relationships ? Prefer experience with PBIS ? Demonstrate reflective research-based response to teaching and learning ? Candidate should also have experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated strategies that support diverse learners. ? Must have strong classroom management skills with the ability to maintain a positive learning environment. Job Duties and Responsibilities ? Follow lesson plans and utilization of instructional materials to provide individualized and small group instruction. ? Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere. ? Evaluates pupils'' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records in a timely fashion helps prepares progress reports. ? Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals. ? Coordinate support staff and work with parents, specialists, and early childhood special education staff to provide a fun, safe, and quality program for students of various needs. ? Experience in supervising, leading, delegating, and evaluating the activities of support staff personnel. ? Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, phone calls, e-mails, conferences, etc. as needed. ? Works in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors. ? Maintains and improves professional skills by participating in building and department meetings. ? Participates in a professional learning community on a regular basis. ? Integration of technology into instruction. ? Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. Specific Responsibilities ? Collaborative work in an energetic environment interacting with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community with multiple requests and concerns. ? Support and communicate with other administrators and staff. ? Respond in emergency situations. ? Know, interpret, and follow school District policies. ? May plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips. ? Implement lessons and activities that incorporate various methods, techniques, and technologies to engage and ensure student learning. ? Create and use assessments to monitor progress of students learning and respond accordingly based on student performance. ? Communicate student progress to all stakeholders, including parents, administrators, and other district personnel. Knowledge and Skills ? Demonstrated ability to apply appropriate skills in performing daily routines. ? Demonstrated ability to operate a computer, software and necessary classroom technology. ? Ability to develop effective and positive working relationships with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community. ? Maintain professional composure while dealing with a variety of personalities and situations. ? Show initiative and function as a self-starter. ? Effectively communicate and have interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. Job Specifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force, 50 pounds of force occasionally. Work regularly requires speaking and hearing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and reaching with hands and arms, frequently requires standing, walking, and occasionally running, sitting, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions. Interested applicants can apply online. Dr. Kimberly Meyer, Elementary Principal NRHEG Elementary School 600 School Street Ellendale, MN 56026 kimmeyer@nrheg.k12.mn.us Phone: 507-684-3181 NRHEG School District uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online