Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching
Date Posted:
7/31/2026
Location:
St. James Northside Elementary School
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Elementary Teacher (2026 2027 School Year) - St. James Public Schools
Date of Availability: August 20, 2026; professional development opportunities may be available in early August
Position Closing: Until Filled
Job Summary:
St. James Public Schools is seeking a full-time Elementary Teacher (1.0 FTE) for the 2026 2027 school year at Northside Elementary School. The specific grade-level assignment will be determined based on student needs, staffing, and the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities:
- Teach the curriculum of St. James Public Schools.
- Carry out responsibilities established by the applicable master agreement.
- Fulfill duties and responsibilities assigned by the building principal.
- Maintain effective communication and positive working relationships with students, families, colleagues, and staff.
- Collaborate with colleagues through Professional Learning Communities to identify and respond to student needs.
- Use student data to plan instruction, differentiate learning, and support student growth.
- Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional learning through coursework, research, peer collaboration, and job-embedded professional development.
- Support a positive, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment.
Preferred Knowledge and Experience:
- Knowledge of structured literacy and Science of Reading practices.
- Completion of LETRS or other Science of Reading training, or a willingness to participate in LETRS training.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Valid Minnesota teaching license appropriate for the elementary grade levels served, or eligibility to obtain appropriate licensure.
- An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience may be considered as permitted by applicable licensing requirements.
Salary and Benefits:
Competitive salary and benefits provided in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Application Process:
Apply online at www.stjames.k12.mn.us under "Employment Opportunities."
Questions may be directed to:
Keri Murphy, Northside Elementary Principal
507-375-3325
kmurphy@isd840.org
Position Closing: Until Filled