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Job Details Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Primary - Grades 1, 2, 3 Date Posted: 4/8/2026 Location: District Wide Date Available: 08/31/2026 Job ID: 1259 Assignment Details Position Title: Elementary Art Teacher (K-4) Department/Building: District Wide Reports to: Director of Teaching and Learning Assignment: 2026-2027 School Year Hours: 8 per day, Monday through Friday (184 Duty Days) Salary Range: $46,936 - $90,238 (Based on education and experience; wages outlined in the Certified Master Contract located on district website) Union: Ed MN FLSA: Overtime Exempt Benefits Health, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, TRA, 403b and PTO/ESST Position Summary The Elementary Art Teacher provides high-quality arts instruction to students in grades K–4 through a collaborative, push-in instructional model alongside classroom teachers. The art teacher designs and delivers engaging, standards-aligned lessons consistent with Minnesota Academic Standards in the Arts, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and artistic expression while supporting diverse learning needs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Design and implement standards-aligned visual arts lessons consistent with Minnesota Academic Standards in the Arts. Provide art instruction in collaboration with classroom teachers to integrate visual arts with core academic content. Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of students, including those requiring accommodations and modifications as outlined in IEPs, 504 Plans, or other support plans. Create a positive, inclusive, and culturally responsive classroom environment that encourages artistic exploration and risk-taking. Manage materials, supplies, and equipment to ensure safe and organized learning environments. Collaborate with special education staff, interventionists, and classroom teachers to support student success. Communicate effectively with families regarding student progress and learning goals. Participate in professional learning and contribute to school improvement efforts. Qualifications Required: Current Minnesota teaching license for Art Education. Demonstrated experience teaching multiple elementary grade levels. Proven track record in lesson design and standards-based instruction. Experience differentiating instruction to support students with varied academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. Preferred: Minnesota Visual Arts teaching license. Experience with co-teaching or collaborative instructional models. Knowledge of inclusive practices and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong understanding of child development and elementary instructional practices. Ability to collaborate effectively within a team-based teaching model. Skill in adapting curriculum to meet diverse learner needs. Strong classroom management and organizational skills. Additional Information This position supports the district's commitment to providing equitable, engaging, and standards-based arts instruction that enhances student learning and creativity across the elementary grades. #J-18808-Ljbffr Brainerd Public Schools

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