Middle School Art Teacher

JobID:

2368

Position Type:

Middle School/Art Date Posted:

3/29/2026

Location:

Orono Middle School Date Available:

08/19/2026

Description:

1.0 FTE Teaching Position in ART.

Job Summary:

Implement best practice teaching and learning strategies in Art Education. Commitment to TAB, inquiry-based classroom practices. 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. Experience with and commitment to best practices Tier one MTSS strategies 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 Art Teaching License required. High level of content expertise required. 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

COMPENSATION

Full Year, Full Time BA Step 1 ($51,256) to Ed.

S Step 20 ($110,239)

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)

Application Procedure:

All applicants must apply online at: http://bit.ly/oronojobs

District Website:

www.oronoschools.org

Contact:

Ms. Kim Van Eyll, Middle School Principal 952-449-8455 kimberly.vaneyll@orono.k12.mn.us or Dr. Scott E. Alger, Executive Director of Human Resources 952-449-8370 scott.alger@orono.k12.mn.us