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Job Description
Position Type:
Teachers, Elementary/Teachers, Elementary
Date Posted:
5/15/2024
Location:
Lowell Elementary School
Bargaining Unit: Duluth Federation of Teachers, Local 692, A.F.T. https://www.isd709.org/careers/apply-now
FTE: 1.00 FTE
Fiscal Year: 2024-2025
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.
- Ojibwe Language
- English language proficiency
- Current Valid MN K-12 ESL License, World Language, or Elementary license; and experience teaching in or administering an Ojibwe Language immersion program
- Demonstrated continued professional development through course work, research, peer collaboration and/or job-embedded staff development.
- Strong, positive, and successful classroom management skills.
- Energetic, positive, enthusiastic, and creative individuals who will assist in promoting and developing the new Ojibwe Immersion program.
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.
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
- Single Coverage - District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
- Family Coverage - District pays 25% of Premium
- District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance
- District-provided at no cost to employee
- Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts
- 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.
- Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.
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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