• Position Type:
    Teachers, High School
  
  
• Date Posted:
    4/25/2025
  
  
• Location:
    East High School
  
  
• Closing Date:
    05/02/2025
  
  

  Bargaining Unit: Duluth Federation of Teachers, Local 692, A.F.T. https://www.isd709.org/departments/human-resources/bargaining-unit-contracts
FTE: 0.3 FTE
Fiscal Year: 2025-2026

*This position will range in salary starting at $44,833.00-$89,347.00/ annually

Duluth Public Schools is seeking a 1.0 FTE Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) teacher for the upcoming school year. The AFNR department has experienced exponential growth and based on community interest and support, is expected to grow. Courses taught may include introduction to agriculture, ag economics, animal science, plant science, greenhouse operations, food science, ag construction, and ag welding. The program has a brand-new food science lab and operates a school greenhouse. AFNR program implements each of the three-components of the AFNR model including work-based learning through SAE projects and leadership development through FFA. The teacher will advise the school’s successful FFA chapter. An extended contract of 10 days is available and an FFA advisor stipend is included with this position. Candidates must have a current agriculture teaching license or a relevant industry certification/license, degree, or five years of industry experience related to agriculture, food, or natural resources. Additionally, the work-based learning (WBL) endorsement is strongly preferred, but not required.”

Why Duluth? 

• We will build on our shared beliefs and values of unity, high achievement and responsible use of resources to create Duluth Public Schools and classrooms that are safe, supportive and inclusive.
• We will work to inspire every student to achieve their potential, and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives as citizens of Duluth and the wider world.
• Working together as educators, parents and citizens, we can make a difference for every student, every day.

 Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Valid MN Agriculture Education teaching licensure

Application Procedure:

• Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/duluth/onlineapp/default.aspx
• Internal Applicants must include the following documents with the online application: Cover Letter, Resume, and Letters of Recommendation to be considered for this position.
• External Applicants must complete the online application and include the following documents: Cover Letter, Resume, Transcripts, and (3) Letters of Recommendation to be considered for this position. 
• You will be notified by Frontline, if selected for an interview.  

Retirement

• The District contributes 7.25% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.
•  Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options. 

Time Off

• Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc. 

Contact Information:
If you have any questions, please email certifiedhr@isd709.org or contact the Certified Human Resources line at 218-336-8721.