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2026-27 Health Science Teacher, 1.0 FTE

Minnetonka Public School Service Center, Minnetonka, MN, United States


Positions will remain posted until filled regardless of the closing date.

2026-27 Health Science Teacher, 1.0 FTE JobID: 9235

Position Type:

Secondary Teaching/ Health Science

VANTAGE , Minnetonka's Advanced Professional Studies program, is a dynamic collaboration between Minnetonka High School and the professional community. For students who want to gain a deep understanding of and actively participate in a high‑demand profession, VANTAGE offers an inspiring, hands‑on program, combining rigorous coursework with dynamic project‑based learning in a collaborative professional environment.

License Required:

Minnesota 7-12 CTE Medical Careers

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the District approved curriculum to the needs of each pupil.

Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.

Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.

Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records in a timely fashion and prepare progress reports.

Identify pupil needs, make appropriate referrals, and develop strategies for individual education plans.

Maintain a professional day, as defined by building and contract.

Communicate regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of Schoology, newsletters, phone calls, e‑mails, conferences, etc.

Work in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.

Maintain and improve professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices.

Participate in a professional learning community on a regular basis.

Integrate technology into instruction.

Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Specific Responsibilities

Collaborative work in a fast‑paced environment interacting with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community with multiple requests and concerns.

Co‑teach with other licensed teachers, integrate content, and share classroom responsibilities.

Develop business partner relationships with guest instructors, mentors, project sponsors, and site visit hosts.

Coach student teams working on projects with outside project sponsors.

Support and communicate with other administrators and staff.

Respond in emergency situations.

Know, interpret, and follow school District policies.

Plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.

Provide input to the goal‑setting process for paraprofessionals.

Knowledge and Skills

Strong background and training in teaching EMT, EMR and NAR.

Demonstrated ability to apply appropriate skills in performing daily routines.

Demonstrated ability to operate a computer, software and necessary classroom technology.

Ability to develop effective and positive working relationships with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community.

Maintain professional composure while dealing with a variety of personalities and situations.

Show initiative and function as a self‑starter.

Effectively communicate and have interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

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