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Job Description
Position Type:
Teachers, High School/Teachers, High School
Date Posted:
3/25/2026
Location:
Denfeld High School
(High-Needs School)
Closing Date:
04/09/2026
Bargaining Unit: Duluth Federation of Teachers, Local 692, A.F.T. https://www.isd709.org/departments/human-resources/bargaining-unit-contracts
FTE: 1.0 FTE
Fiscal Year: 2026-2027
*This position will range in salary starting at $45,730.00-$91,134.00/ annually
Duluth Public Schools is seeking a 1.0 FTE Transportation teacher for the upcoming school year. Courses taught may include auto service and repair, power mechanics, hybrid engines,
and others. The program has an auto lab and operates the school auto maintenance and repair
school based enterprise. Teach automotive skills to high school students within a nationally certified program. Programs include Brakes and Engines, Transmissions and Suspension and Advanced. Teacher will direct a technical tutor paraprofessional to supervise and guide students. Teacher will need to be able to effectively plan and deliver lessons, supervise students, communicate with students, families and staff. Teacher will be able to maintain financial records including purchasing supplies and parts, accurately billing customers for service and maintaining all records.
Why Duluth?- We will build on our shared beliefs and values of unity, high achievement and responsible use of resources to create Duluth Public Schools and classrooms that are safe, supportive and inclusive.
- We will work to inspire every student to achieve their potential, and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives as citizens of Duluth and the wider world.
- Working together as educators, parents and citizens, we can make a difference for every student, every day.
Qualifications:- The teacher will also advise the school's SkillsUSA program. Candidates must have a
Transportation Careers (300700) teaching license or a relevant industry certification/license, degree, or
five years of industry experience related to transportation, logistics, distribution, or aviation. Additionally,
the Work-Based Learning (WBL) endorsement (160000) is preferred but not required.
Application Procedure:- Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/duluth/onlineapp/default.aspx
- External Applicants must complete the online application and include the following documents: Cover Letter, Resume, Transcripts, and (3) Letters of Recommendation to be considered for this position.
- You will be notified by Frontline, if selected for an interview.
Benefits:
Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement- Single Coverage District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually
- Family Coverage District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually
Dental Plan- Single Coverage District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
- Family Coverage District pays 25% of Premium
Life Insurance- District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance
Long Term Disability- District-provided at no cost to employee
Flexible Spending Accounts- Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts
Retirement- The District contributes 7.25% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.
- Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.
Time Off- Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions, please email certifiedhr@isd709.org or contact the Certified Human Resources line at 218-336-8721. -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Duluth Public Schools
Show moreDuluth, or Onigamiising in Ojibwe, is the seat of St. Louis County, the largest city in the northern two-thirds of Minnesota, and the fourth largest city in the state. It is located on the western tip of Lake Superior and its city limits encompass 67 square miles of land and nearly 50 square miles of water. It is part of the Twin Ports metropolitan statistical area which includes all of Wisconsin's Douglas County, and Minnesota's Carlton, Lake, and Saint Louis counties which boasts a population of 291,638, ranked as the 170th largest metropolitan area in the United States.
After years of building economic diversity, Duluth is growing into a robust regional economic, medical, aviation, higher education, outdoor recreation and arts center. Duluth has long been recognized as an innovative region that is supported by a wide variety of services and industries, including the largest, farthest inland freshwater port, the Port of Duluth-Superior.
The city also boasts a vibrant arts culture, home to art museums, theater, and numerous festivals throughout the year. It is the home of two colleges and a university whose local sports teams include nationally ranked and championship teams.
Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent, competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, prescription drug, dental, life, and disability coverage. A pension plan, tax-sheltered annuities program, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health care savings plan and employee assistance program round out the district’s robust benefits program.
The district pays a significant portion of the premium for medical hospitalization, dental and prescription coverage for employees and dependents and offers Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) funding.
The district also has generous provisions for vacation, holidays, family and medical leave and other types of paid and unpaid leave. The district recently added Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth to our list of paid holidays.
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