Middle School Earth Science Teacher - Grade 6
Orono Public Schools
Job Description
Position Type: Middle School/Science Date Posted: 2/12/2026 Location: Orono Middle School Description: 1.0 FTE Teaching Position in 6TH GRADE SCIENCE. Job Summary: Implement best practice NGSS teaching and learning strategies into 6th grade Earth Science. Emphasize inquiry-based approaches to scientific thinking.
Work collaboratively with team members to support the academic, social and emotional growth of middle level learners. Collaborate with other teachers to design and coordinate common assessments and utilize data to target student needs. Participate in regular PLC meetings as an active and engaged professional.
Communicate frequently with parents, colleagues, students, and administrators through all available means of technology. Establish and maintain high standards for character growth. Qualifications: Current Minnesota Earth Science and/or Middle School Science Teaching License required.
High level of content expertise required. Experience with and understanding of the MTSS process preferred. Demonstrated ability to support critical thinking in meaningful discourse in the content area.
Experience working with middle level students preferred. Effective classroom management skills. Effective oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated experience in collaboration and problem-solving. Experience with curriculum and assessment design. Understanding of the role of parent involvement and the ability to collaborate with parents.
Ability to use technology as an instructional tool. Bargaining Group and Level: Orono Education Association/Teachers Application Procedure: All applicants must apply online at: http://bit.ly/oronojobs District Website: www.oronoschools.org COMPENSATION: Full Year, Full Time BA Step 1 ($49,266) to EdS Step 20 ($105,958) INSURANCE: Single Health: 100% Covered by District Employee 1 Health: 75% Covered by District Family Health: 65% Covered by District Dental: 100% Coverage by District Life Insurance: $50,000 Covered by District LTD insurance: 100% Covered by District Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) OTHER BENEFITS: TSA match after meeting conditions. RETIREMENT/PENSION: Positions covered by Minnesota Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) Contact: Ms.
Kim Van Eyll, Middle School Principal 952-449-8455 [email protected] or Dr. Scott E. Alger, Executive Director of Human Resources 952-449-8370 [email protected]