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Technology Support Specialist – #5038, Spring Lake Park Schools

Technology Support Specialist – #5038, Spring Lake Park Schools

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Welcome to Spring Lake Park Schools! We are a vibrant school community serving about 6,200 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park, in the northern Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose — “High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses” – provides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student.

Spring Lake Park Schools is recognized for our commitment to personalized learning, and creating a culture of innovation and creativity through human-centered design thinking. We are working to create a system – a culture with a methodology and set of processes – where teachers and staff have the freedom, flexibility and invitation to design new ways of learning centered around deepening student engagement to continuously improve student success.

Technology Support Specialist
Technology & Information Systems Department
229 Duty Days

SUMMARY:  Under the leadership of District Technology Coordinator, provide technology support of district technology including: Apple and PC computers, laptops, tablets, iPads, printers, presentation devices, classroom technology, staff and student technology, telecommunication, and all related application systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following and other duties as assigned:

Support district  technology: Provide technical support in the maintenance, troubleshooting and use of a variety of systems; Apple Mac and Windows desktops and laptops, iPad, Smartboards, projectors, sound enhancement systems, wired and wireless networks, phones, security systems, food service systems, copy and printing systems; and district server systems.

Support district applications: Provide technical support for a variety of application across multiple operating systems; Mac OS X, Windows, IOS, VMWare, Office 365, Exchange, Sharepoint, Student Information Systems, Library System, Microsoft Office Applications, Schoology, Windows 7 , Windows 8, cloud based applications, testing applications, building security, database applications and network monitoring applications.
Ability to process work requests; from receipt to completion using communications, prioritization, technical, trouble shooting and documentation skills. Develop documentation and self-help materials, to support district and building technology.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, document work and develop process documentation. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

•         Interpersonal skills, including ability to work well with others, be polite, helpful, courteous and compassionate
•         Ability to maintain regular attendance and work varying hours
•         Ability and willingness to take initiative and responsibility in leading projects with little to no direction
•         Conflict resolution skills
•         Organizational skills
•         Group presentation skills
•         Advanced computer skills
•         Knowledge of data processing in education environment
•         Ability to seek out input and collaborate with other people and departments
•         Ability to lead team meetings

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job. The employee is regularly required to sit and use hands and hand tools to repair and service electronic equipment in a safe manor. The employee frequently is required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, work in ceiling spaces, and work on ladders.

Head Custodian – #5053 Spring Lake Park Schools

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Head Custodian

Position Function

Under direct supervision of the Director of Facilities, Director of Human Resources and School Principal, to provide responsible daily custodial operations, maintaining a sanitary and safe facility for students, employees and the public; minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure; ensuring that assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner and overseeing and supporting assigned custodians in the performance of their assignments.

Essential Functions

Cleans assigned school facilities (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, grounds) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe work environment.
Delivers various items and materials (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture) for the purpose of ensuring adequate supplies to the appropriate parties.
Informs students, other site personnel and supervisor for the purpose of providing information regarding activities, safety and/or proper maintenance of facilities.
Inspects school facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in clean condition, and identifying necessary repairs.
Leads, directs and assists in organizing written work schedules and written performance inspections of custodial employees.
Maintains active custodial substitute lists for the purpose of scheduling substitutes as necessary, including floating custodian assignments.
Maintain preventative maintenance schedule for heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, including quarterly air filter changes, fan motors and belts.
Oversees minor maintenance work performed by custodial staff.
Maintains inventory of supplies.  Develops requisitions with building custodians for school and cleaning supplies.
Meets with principals and custodians to provide reports on building needs and conditions.
Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, alarms) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning educational environment.
Evaluates custodians areas visited using evaluation reports provided by the Manager of Support Services.
Checks buildings and grounds to ensure that they are properly cleaned.
Ensures shrubs, lawns and flower beds are trimmed clean and safe.
Arranges furniture and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and events.
Maintains records relating to employees’ time, performance and overtime list.
Works with school district employees, service companies and contractors to maintain and improve the work environment.
Works with school principals or designee developing work orders.
Solicits price proposals from vendors for supplies and equipment and assists  with soliciting of price proposals from outside contractors.
Instructs custodial employees on how to respond to system failures, location shut off procedures for water, fire sprinklers, gas and electric.
Trains assigned personnel for the purpose of developing professional trade and safety awareness skills.
Attends in-service training (e.g. blood born pathogens, cleaning solvents, floor care, first aid, etc.) for the purpose of receiving information on new and/or improved procedures.

Additional Duties
Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring a clean, safe work environment.
Note:  The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Use hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.
Use of personal computer.

Safety Requirements

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
Must comply with school district’s chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements
Frequent travel between schools, or between schools and the Central Office, is required.

Work Schedules
Must work standard schedule and overtime as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Ability to read labels on containers and materials used in the course of work.
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures.
Knowledge of how to use equipment, and train others in the use of equipment.
Organizational and time management skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.
See the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Entrepreneurship, Economics & Business Instructor – #5055, Spring Lake Park Schools

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Welcome to Spring Lake Park Schools! We are a vibrant school community serving about 6,200 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park, in the northern Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose — “High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses” – provides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student.

Spring Lake Park Schools is recognized for our commitment to personalized learning, and creating a culture of innovation and creativity through human-centered design thinking. We are working to create a system – a culture with a methodology and set of processes – where teachers and staff have the freedom, flexibility and invitation to design new ways of learning centered around deepening student engagement to continuously improve student success.

Business Teacher or Social Studies Teacher (with emphasis in Economics), 1.0 FTE
Spring Lake Park High School
Start Date: 2021-2022 School Year

Position Overview

The priority of this position is to create the conditions within Spring Lake Park High School for students to successfully navigate business curriculum in the 21st century. Our school has an amazing population of diverse learners, with wide ranging skills.  We are looking for teachers who can create personalized and engaging experiences so that each student feels valued, inspired and has a sense of belonging, resulting in college readiness and aspirations for success.

The successful candidate will be an individual who …

… firmly believes:

all students can and will learn, and that their learning can be directly influenced by focusing on factors over which we have control;
in the need to work interdependently with teachers, school, and district leaders throughout the system, aligning the work of adults around improving student learning by meeting the needs, interests, and aspirations of each student;
in commitment to partnership with staff to continuously improve practices to enhance student and family engagement, creating the conditions for equity, excellence and student success; and
in creating and fostering an inclusive environment, and meeting academic, social, and emotional needs of each student

Primary Responsibilities

A successful Teacher at Spring Lake Park High School is:

Focused on knowing each student by name, strength, interest and need, leading to personalized student work and learning experiences
Confident in their abilities to teach in multiple modes (Brick and Mortar, Hybrid and Online)
Able to approach learning from a student centered platform vs a teacher centered platform
Innovate and can blend learning across multiple subject areas, and regularly collaborate with peers in learning communities within the school and district
Interested in ongoing communication with families, not only to report success and struggles, but to build relationships
An educator who can analyze data, set goals, learn individually and collaboratively, implement new learning, and monitor, assess, and adjust practice

Program Administrative Associate

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World Savvy is a leading national education nonprofit working to transform teaching, learning, and culture in K-12 public education so all students can learn, work and thrive in our rapidly changing world as globally competent citizens.

World Savvy is unique in the field for our systems change approach that holistically supports the integration of global competence into student learning, teacher training and capacity, and school and district leadership. We have offices in Minneapolis (largest) and San Francisco. Learn more at www.worldsavvy.org.

Mission: World Savvy educates and engages youth to learn, work, and thrive as responsible global citizens.

Vision: As the leading provider of global competence education, World Savvy envisions a K-12 education system that prepares all students with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions for success and active engagement in the global community.

World Savvy is an ambitious organization with big ideas and tenacious growth goals. Our culture is one of optimism, authenticity, levity and learning. World Savvy is deeply committed to anti-racism, inclusion and equity in our programming and workplace. As we grow, we will intentionally build a team that reflects the ethnic, racial and cultural diversity of the students, educators and communities we serve. World Savvy seeks individuals who are black, indigenous and people of color to apply.

 

OUR VALUES:

  • We do the best work possible in service of our mission.   We believe collaboration is essential.
  • We see people as whole human beings.   We intentionally grow and change.
  • We lean into complexity when it’s called for.
  • We believe big things are possible, whether that’s our mission or the project on the table.
  • We notice and disrupt exclusionary patterns.
  • We bring hope, joy, and a sense of aspiration into all that we do.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for a new Program Administrative Associate to join our Minneapolis office – someone who is not only energetic and positive, but who also values our mission. This person is a critical member of the World Savvy program team providing broad administrative support on an array of projects. A great candidate is a self-starter who is detail oriented, organized, and able to anticipate the needs of those around them. Knowledge about educational environments is a plus. This is a great opportunity for a driven professional starting out their career or an experienced person looking to make a career change.

Reporting to the Director of Professional Learning, the Program Administrative Associate is responsible for supporting administrative duties, program logistics, and data management. Information on our program can be found here: https://www. worldsavvy.org/our-programs/. The position works in partnership with the entire World Savvy Program Team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Logistics (40%)

  • Administrative coordination of logistics (food, venue, technology, and schedule coordination) for program events and gatherings, including workshops, festivals, etc.
  • Manage program registration and ongoing communication with program participants.
  • Coordinate with the Marketing and Communications team to support the execution of program marketing and communications goals.
  • Support the planning of workshops through panel, speaker, and guest research and recruitment.

Marketing and Communications (25%)

  • Research new prospective partner educators and schools.
  • Disseminate program information to educators and networks of schools through multiple communications channels, including social media, phone, email, and mailings.
  • Research, price out, and order promotional items to give to partners in accordance with the budget and guidelines of the customer life cycle.

Data Management (15%)

  • Manage program-related educator and student data.
  • Collaborate with Operations team members on program and recruitment reporting.

Administrative Support (20%)

  • Provide calendar support for Chief Program Officer (CPO) and Director of Professional Learning.
  • Manage travel for the program team.
  • Manage data entry into Salesforce for the program team.
  • Monthly reconciliation of CPO and Director of Professional Learning credit card expenses.
  • Manage internal meeting and event planning to include in-person and remotely managed meetings.
  • Ensure administration supplies, technology, and food are available where appropriate.    Organize and maintain all program materials within the office.

Schedule: Full time, nights, and weekends as required by the program.

Salary range: $21.63 – $24.03/hour (non-exempt)

Projected Start Date: December 1, 2021

Application Deadline: Priority Deadline of October 22, 2021

Location: Based in Minneapolis, MN

Travel Requirements: 15-20% local and regional school-based – minimal national travel expected. This position will need to independently get to offices and schools throughout the Seven County Metro Area and greater Minnesota; some locations may not be accessible by public transit.

Work Environment: World Savvy has two offices one in the Bay Area of California and our headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. World Savvy is a hybrid work environment and work location and requirements vary by role and task. This position will be able to work remotely and will have task responsibilities that will require in-person and in-office work.

1.0 FTE Long-term Substitute Early Childhood Teacher – Jefferson Elementary

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Job Description: A 1.0 FTE Long-term Substitute Early Childhood teacher position for Falcon’s Nest Preschool, a Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten site at Jefferson Elementary School.  Qualified candidates will offer a developmentally appropriate learning environment, with the focus on cognitive, social/emotional, language, literacy, and physical/motor development of students.  This teacher will also work with a classroom paraprofessional to create a warm welcoming environment for parents and children. The position is 5 days a week from 7:30AM-3:30PM. This position commences on January 3rd to approximately March 25th, 2022. Falcon’s Nest Preschool is a part of the Minnesota Centers of Excellence Pyramid Model Innovation Grant.  Applicants with knowledge and experience in a multi-tiered system of support for young learners are preferred.

1.0 FTE Executive Assistant for Meeker and Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938-52

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Location: MAWSECO Education Center, 720 9th Avenue, Howard Lake, MN 55349

Position Description: The Meeker and Wright Special Education Cooperative (MAWSECO) is a joint powers special education cooperative that provides special education programs, leadership, services, and coordination of special education services and programs for their seven member districts. The Executive Assistant provides primary administrative assistance to the Executive Director, Human Resources Coordinator, and Business Manager. This position will contribute to an efficient, high quality, customer-focused office team through a wide variety of secretarial and administrative support responsibilities to support the mission and initiatives of MAWSECO.