2025-26 School Year Targeted Services Teacher Grades K-8

• Position Type:
    Student Support Services/Teacher/Targeted Services
  
   
• Date Posted:
    1/12/2026
  
   
• Location:
    Independence, Liberty, Middle School
  
   

  2025-26 School Year Targeted Services Teacher Grades K-8
Location: Liberty Elementary, Independence Elementary STEM, Middle School

Temporary Position

Job Summary:  Under the direction of district administrators, the Classroom Teacher is responsible for developing lesson plans to present district curriculum in assigned instructional subjects; instructing students using lesson plans and instructional material; and evaluating and assessing student progress against instructional outcomes and objectives. Teachers also participate and collaborate with other instructional professionals, administrators, parents, counselors, and other district personnel concerning student needs, issues and district learning initiatives.

Qualifications:  Current teachers with experience supporting the whole learner—social, emotional, and academic needs in core subject areas—are encouraged to apply, with a particular emphasis on mathematics.

Requires: A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Education.  A Certified teaching certificate from the State of MN is required. 

Working Conditions:  Sessions will run from the week of March 9 through the week of May 4. Specific days and times will be set by each participating school. The position includes eight one-hour instructional sessions per week, plus 30 minutes of preparation time, for a total of up to 12 hours weekly. Instruction will be delivered in small groups with a minimum student-to-teacher ratio of 16:1.

About Big Lake Schools: At Big Lake Schools, we pride ourselves on being the perfect size. We are small enough to offer the many benefits that come with being a small school district, but we are large enough to be able to offer exceptional programming that only large districts are able to offer. We have a student population of 3100 spread across four schools; Liberty (EC-2), Independence (3-5), Middle School (6-8), and High School (9-12). Big Lake Schools is always looking for future employees who: Have a strong work ethic, are energetic and passionate about their work. Enjoy working collaboratively. Embrace technology as a core tool in their everyday lives. Recognize the importance of education. If the above attributes sound like you, we encourage you to consider becoming a Hornet!

Salary and Benefits: 

The salary range for the position is outlined on page 31 this agreement.  

The benefits for this position are outlined in this district benefit guide and this group benefit summary.

Application Procedure:  Candidates may apply for this opportunity via the school website at  www.biglakeschools.org

Big Lake Schools is an equal opportunity employer: applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.