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Instructional Coach/Secondary Curriculum Specialist

Instructional Coach/Secondary Curriculum Specialist

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JOB GOAL:
Responsible for developing and implementing curriculum with staff; acting as a resource person to classroom teachers to implement best practice curriculum and assessment; working with administrators to support and implement the curriculum; conducting an annual evaluation of the curriculum and coordinating the curriculum with other programs and other support services within the school district.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Directly support Teaching and Learning in the organization, development and delivery of curriculum-focused professional development.
2. Assist Teaching and Learning in the goal setting and evaluation of K-12 district program.
3. Work with Teaching and Learning to ensure successful completion of all phases of the curriculum cycle.
4. Support Teaching and Learning in establishing a long-term professional development plan for core curriculum implementation.
5. Act as resource person to district teachers on implementation of curriculum.
6. Monitor curriculum alignment to standards, Graduate Learner Outcomes and S.M.A.R.T. goals.
7. Collaborate with Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Coaches to support teachers in implementing effective strategies for differentiating curriculum.
8. Interpret student assessment data for the continuous improvement of programs and services.
9. Reinforce common language and consistent instructional framework at all sites.
10. Assist with the collection and analysis of data required in planning and evaluation of curricular programs.
11. Facilitate probationary teacher curriculum training.
12. Work collaboratively with the Student Services Psychologist/Teacher on Special Assignment and Instructional Coaches.
13. Serve as a resource person for school board, administration, staff and parents.
14. Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal/Teaching and Learning.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. WI Department of Public Instruction Secondary Teacher license.
2. Minimum of 3 years teaching experience required.
3. Master’s degree in education required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This work regularly requires sitting, standing, walking, speaking, hearing and occasionally requires pushing, pulling, lifting, and operating machines; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, and observing general surroundings and activities; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. school offices/classrooms/passageways).

Assistant Principal, Elementary

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POSITION:
Assistant Principal, Elementary

TYPE OF POSITION:
220 Days

QUALIFICATIONS:
RequiredMasters/Specialist degree in educational administration plus administrative licensure in the state of Minnesota as a K-12 Principal
3-5 years licensed educational experience
PreferredAdministrative experience
Experience with English Learners and Special Education programs, processes and compliance

Please note:  Interviews will be held the week of  7/19 at the District Office in Waite Park, MN.

POSITION SUMMARY: St. Cloud Area Schools seek building administrators who have demonstrated the capacity to ensure high academic achievement for all students.  Candidates must demonstrate the ability to effectively establish a culture of physical, emotional, and academic safety in which the school community recognizes and values the authentic identities of its members.  Leaders must be prepared to recognize, respond to, and redress inequities and support students and staff in fostering an unwavering belief in their capacity to succeed.  Valuing strengths and exhibiting mindful leadership, successful candidates will understand how to leverage success to create a healthy, thriving school community.  In addition to supporting instruction, operations, and student life, the assistant principals will support the building principal in implementing the District’s mission, core values, and strategic plan.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Create and sustain positive learning outcomes with a racially, culturally, and linguistically diverse student population.Ensure instruction and curriculum are culturally relevant and engaging.
Support implementation of a differentiated instructional program that ensures all learners have access to challenging, rigorous coursework, and grade level standards.
Provide opportunities for students to envision their futures, explore careers, and prepare for college.
Support professional learning opportunities aligned with the adopted curriculum and learning needs of students.
Engage in instructional observation, assessment, and coaching with teaching staff.
Assist the principal in maintaining a systematic process to analyze student and program outcome data, adapting the school program to meet changing needs, and abandoning programs or initiatives that do not produce clear, sustainable high achievement for all learners.

Create and sustain a positive climate and culture that inspires a shared sense of community built on trust, collaboration, and safety.  Integrate social-emotional learning into curriculum and instructional practices.
Use student centered, restorative approaches to managing student conduct.
Support school wide behavior management using Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
Provide information and input to the principal regarding the operational functions of the school including purchasing, staffing, scheduling, record-keeping, and reporting to various government agencies.
Assist with the supervision of certified and non-certified personnel including forecasting needs, recruiting, interviewing, recommending for hire, evaluating performance, coaching, and assigning work consistent with negotiated agreements, district policies, and building procedures.
Supports extended day and extended year programming that meets the interests and needs of a racially and culturally divers student body.
Act in accordance with professional ethics, state and federal laws and regulations, and District mandates, rules, policies, procedures, and assignments.

Create and sustain family and community engagement with the school community.Empower stakeholders by consistently creating an atmosphere of value and respect for students, staff, parents, colleagues, and community members.
Works cooperatively with colleagues, teachers, parents, support staff, and community members in the best interest of the students.
Respond effectively to requests for information from students, staff, parents, community groups, and government organizations.
Create high levels of trust and engagement from all stakeholders by seeking out and valuing input from community members.
Promote a positive image of the school, students, and district in the community and state by supporting and modeling the District Mission and Core Values.
Support the principal in designing and implementing a building level public relations program: promote parent and community involvement through opportunities for committee participation; provide frequent written and oral communications; create collaborative meeting opportunities, and, implement an ethical, effective social media presence.

PHYSICAL FACTORS:Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing.

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment.  Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement.  Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work.

It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.

Chemical Health Specialist – High School

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Position Overview:  Provide coordinated chemical health, early intervention, and support and services to students, families, and the school community. Develop, promote, and sustain chemical health prevention and education services to students, families, and the school community, in collaboration with local communities. These services are designated to reduce the incidence and impact of the use/abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. This position is full time, 8 hours per day, for 185 days per school year.

Essential Functions:   Provide chemical health counseling, referrals, and follow-up for students and their families
Conduct chemical use pre-assessments for students with chemical health concerns
Assist students and their families to facilitate entry into treatment, maintain contact with treatment personnel, coordinate transportation when necessary, and coordinate the development of a re-entry plan upon student’s return to school
Provide various support groups based on student need (e.g. sober support, concerned persons, harm reduction, etc.)
Consult and collaborate with the Student Support Services and administrative teams regarding students with chemical concern
Coordinate program activities with community agencies to provide services to students and their families
Reinforce policies and administrative regulations associated with chemical use and possession in coordination with administrative team
Facilitate lectures around on drug education and positive decision making to assigned classes.
Participate in student support team meetings at assigned schools and provide effective consultation with school partners
Demonstrate leadership in collaborating with a wide range of youth serving organizations, school districts, and local community organizations
Provide education and training to school staff, students, parents, and community.
Develop and provide prevention-related information to school staff, parents, and students in the form of newsletters, resource guides, and the schools’ drug and alcohol prevention website pages.
Participate in gathering and reporting of various outcome data
Maintain records and enter timely, accurate data
Other duties as assigned

1.0 FTE Social Studies Teacher – ALC

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JOB DESCRIPTION: This is a licensed teaching position that works directly with students who are eligible for receiving their education in an alternative setting. This teacher is responsible for all planning, assessment and instruction, and differentiation of the curriculum as needed while providing positive and consistent curriculum classroom management and behavioral intervention and support. Ability to work in a team oriented environment is a must, as is the ability to be flexible while maintaining priorities. Additional collaborative work may regularly take place with parents, coworkers and administrators to ensure the high academic performance and achievement of these students. This position will commence with the 2021-2022 school year on August 23, 2021.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Collaborate with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Promote equity and appreciation of diversity
• Maintain classroom management and consistently implement the program’s level system.
• Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement
• Plan and deliver effective instruction according to MN state standards.
• Address the human growth and development, physical, emotional/mental, social, intellectual, and moral issues
• Develop creative weekly lesson plans that meet needs of student learners.
• Deliver instruction utilizing appropriate resources, equipment, materials, technology and instructional strategies.
• Provide differentiated instruction based on the student’s individual level of functioning and / or modalities.
• Provide a positive role model of appropriate and respectful interactions with students and staff.
• Develop, teach, and review clear and concise classroom rules, routines, procedures, and expectations.
• Maintain constant and ongoing communication regarding students and all facets of the program.
• Accurately complete all required paperwork within the designated timelines.
• Create and support implementation of behavior improvement plans
• Perform other duties as deemed appropriate by the Director

Science Teacher

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Caledonia School District No. 299 has an opening for a full-time science teacher beginning in the 2021-2022 school year.  Applicants must have or have the ability to obtain a current Minnesota license in 9-12 science OR 5-8 science.  Please complete a Certified Staff Employment Application located under the Human Resource area of school district website, and include a resume, cover letter, copy of license, and three letters of recommendation to: Caledonia Area Middle/High School, Mr. Nathan Boler, 825 North Warrior Avenue, Caledonia, MN 55921.  Position is open until filled.