Minnesota Association of School Administrators
This position is full-time and based out of Mahtomedi Middle School. Salary and benefits are part of the Para Master Agreement.
Working with students in math during intervention time. Support teachers and students in an environment to help foster social and academic learning
To develop students’ interest, abilities, talents and skills for artistic expression and creativity in the visual arts, as well as aesthetic understanding and appreciation by implementing culturally proficient and cross-curricular curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; developing meaningful lesson plans; modeling the necessary skills to performing assigned tasks; providing a safe, fun and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
The successful candidate will be an individual who:
· Speaks Spanish proficiently
· has experience with and interested in cultural and language acquisition
· has a strong desire to work with K-6 school students and teach the knowledge and skills in art, including crafts, drawing, painting, lettering, design, commercial art, art history, and three-dimensional art to primary school pupils, and other appropriate learning activities.
· Want to work in multi-lingual and multi-cultural school community
· be familiar with assessment for learning practices as well as how to provide appropriate interventions for students
· has the ability to collaborate with their colleagues to discuss instruction and assessment to meet the needs of the students
· possess a sense of responsibility for the learning of all of the students
· has experience with technology strongly desired.
… firmly believes:
· the bilingual education prepares learners to succeed in a globally competitive society
· 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 students;
· in the need to work in partnership with staff to continuously improve practices to enhance student and family engagement, creating the conditions for equity, excellence and student success; and
· in personalizing learning for students, meeting academic, social, and emotional needs and aspirations so that each student feels valued and has a sense of belonging, leading to academic success
Primary Responsibilities
Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:
· teaching students in the area of grades K-6 Art Education in a cross-curricular manner
· assessing student learning and developing responses to learning
· reporting and communicating to parents and families
· engaging in professional development.
Job posting #1928
A .64 FTE Physical Education Teaching position is currently available at the Scandia Elementary School to teach Physical Education for students in grades K-6 beginning the 2021-22 school year.
0.5 FTE Behavior Specialist position to teach social skills and behavior management techniques, working with students grades K-4 at Northpoint Elementary School, primarily with Autsism Spectrum Disorders and some Emotional Behavioral Disorders.
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 students;
in the need to work in partnership with staff to continuously improve practices to enhance student and family engagement, creating the conditions for equity, excellence and student success; and
in personalizing learning for students, meeting academic, social, and emotional needs and aspirations so that each student feels valued and has a sense of belonging, leading to academic success.
Primary Responsibilities:
Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:Develop and provide direct social, emotional, and behavior instruction.
Conduct formative assessment, and monitor progress, to guide instructional planning.
Conduct social, emotional, and behavioral assessments as part of triannual special education evaluations.
Consult with general and special education staff.
Maintain student records of services provided.
Participate in IEP and evaluation summary meetings.
Perform other related duties, as assigned.
In collaboration with the high school principal, assists in providing leadership in the following
areas:
*learning climate
*curriculum and instruction
*school-community relations
*supervision and evaluation
*resource management
*school activities
*staff development
*mediation, discipline and attendance
*AVID site coordinator
*testing facilitation and management
*Perkins and 916 facilitation
*alternative education coordination
*other duties as as assigned
A Special Education Paraprofessional at Northpoint Elementary School, helping primarily support students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in grades K-4.
Primary Responsibilities:
Duties of this job include, but are not limited to…
under the supervision of a licensed Special Education staff, implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), customized and personalized for students;
having the ability and passion to work with students with disabilities;
working comfortably with students in individual, small group, and large group environments, in both general and special education settings;
working effectively with an interdisciplinary team, while having the ability to work independently;
working with school staff to provide support to students, in collaboration with teachers; and
participating in, and providing information for, team meetings related to student success and next actions.