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Secondary Social Studies Teacher (Long Term Substitute) 

Secondary Social Studies Teacher (Long Term Substitute) 

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Secondary Social Studies Teacher (Long Term Substitute)
Chanhassen High School

For More Information contact:Erin Swoboda at [email protected]

Position Dates: March 11, 2022 – May 23, 2022 (estimated dates)
Days/FTE:  1.0 FTE Monday – Friday 7:30 am  – 3:30 pm
Banded/Graded:  C-5-2
Responsible To:  Building Principal

Qualifications: Valid State of Minnesota License in Secondary Social Studies
Major Job Functions; Specific Tasks/Required Knowledge, Ability and Skills:Teaching load may include: US History, AP US Govt., Hybrid Govt., 9th Grade Civics. Applicant should be prepared to serve as a fully engaged member of the Social Studies Department and additional duties as assigned see attachment

Compensation and Yearly Duration of Employment:  Compensation will be determined by District 112 and the Chaska Education Association (CEA).
Background check will be conducted.

This position is not benefit eligible
If you are changing positions or the number of hours you work, your benefits may change.  Please make sure to check the eligibility as listed in the above agreement.

If recommended for employment, applicant will provide proof of legal right to work in the United States if required.

Application Procedure:
Please apply online at: http://www.district112.org (only online applications will be accepted)

Early Learning Director

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Wayzata Public Schools is currently seeking candidates for our Early Learning Director.

About us:
Our Early Learning School is where school starts for our youngest learners and where families begin their learning journey with Wayzata Public Schools. It is the place where children and parents attend class and build relationships with teachers, early childhood experts and other young families. The newly built Early Learning School features indoor and outdoor spaces designed to provide a quality, safe and developmentally appropriate learning experience. Our classes are inclusive and diverse. Our staff do an outstanding job preparing children for kindergarten and collaborating with parents in building a strong foundation for each child’s success.

Position:
The ELS Director provides vision for and direct supervision of the early childhood programs offered through Wayzata Public Schools’ Community Ed and Special Services departments. They work in cooperation with the Teaching & Learning Department to determine and be accountable for appropriate kindergarten readiness objectives and early childhood programs that enrich, expand and support the District’s mission, vision and commitment to personalized learning for each and every student. They oversee the Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), School Readiness, preschool, early childhood screening and early childhood special education (ECSE) birth-5 programs. They serve as a member of the Community Ed and Special Services leadership teams and District Leadership Council

 

Specific Responsibilities
Strategic Vision: Design, implement, and evaluate high quality early childhood programs offered collaboratively between Community Ed and Special Services.
Develop, share and regularly update a vision for the early learning work that reflects shared commitment to improve outcomes for children and close achievement gaps.
Project future needs and participate in planning activities for staffing, facilities, interagency agreements, and staffing to meet ever-changing needs during regular and extended school year.

Collaboration and Relationships: Promote a collaborative environment with students, parents, district, special education and Community Ed staff.
Work with Teaching & Learning and elementary principals to provide seamless student transitions to kindergarten.
Build relationships with families and the community to understand the needs of our youngest learners. Develop and maintain strong relationships with families through a family engagement plan.
Partner in developing and implementing community-wide strategies to serve the early learning needs of each and every preschool child.

Leadership and Supervision: Lead a team of early childhood educators to ensure the highest quality programming for children, excellent customer service and regular communication to families.
Hire, supervise, assign and evaluate all licensed and non-licensed staff in all Early Learning programs.
Provide instructional leadership and facilitate staff development in best practices related to assessment and evaluation, intervention, parent communication, team-building, and related technical skills.
Lead the regular development of early childhood community needs assessments.
Lead the development of curriculum and the implementation of instructional programs. Evaluate programs and services to encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies consistent with research on early childhood learning and child growth and development.

Operations:Provide positive leadership in coordination of day to day operations of Early Learning School programs.
Communicate with the Director of Special Services and Community Ed  in planning programs and staff development activities, budget development and management, individual student and personnel issues, and ongoing best practices in early childhood education.
Ensure full understanding of current State, Federal and District policies and regulations and assure compliance. Prepare and be accountable for state and local reports with the Community Ed and Special Services Director. Assist in monitoring due process for compliance with state and federal law.
Ability to develop and maintain program budgets. Oversee ECFE, School Readiness, Preschool and Early Childhood Screening budget and finances. Assist with the annual expenditure plan for ECSE budgets and monitor expenditures.
Participate in data processing and information management activities related to required state and federal child count reporting, MARSS, EDRS, Uniform Tuition Billing and preschool programing state reporting.
Facilitate development and implementation of individual program plans for students through use of Individual  Family Services Plan (IFSP), Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Individualized Interagency Intervention Plan (IIIP).
Represent and coordinate interagency efforts designed for early identification of children with special needs through child find activities.
Collaborate with district staff regarding special transportation.
Oversee regular meetings with Early Learning School staff. Facilitate and support parent advisory board. Participate in the required Community Ed and Special Services staff meetings and Community Ed other meetings as requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervision of all aspects of the Early Learning School and programs.

. Education and/or Experience:  Bachelor’s degree in early education or related field required.
Master’s or specialist degree or equivalent in special education required.
Minimum of five years of teaching or leadership experience in early childhood education, ECSE and/or ECFE. Experience in the following preferred:Current and best practices for inclusive early childhood education settings and family engagement.
ECFE, School Readiness and Early Childhood screening relevant statutes, rules, policies,  finance, and special Education (Part C and B) laws and regulations.
Leadership experience in Community Ed or Special Education and proven competencies in supervision, evaluation, fiscal management and early childhood experience required.

Application Procedure:
The deadline for completed applications is March 18th, 2022

Director of Special Education and Individualized Support Services

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To provide leadership in the development and evaluation of special education programs, health services, homebound, care and treatment, and Section 504 compliance. Through the implementation of evidence-based programs that account for the diversity of each student with specific needs demonstrate academic growth in closing the achievement gap. Assists with providing a culturally proficient and welcoming environment.

Finance Coordinator

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JOB GOALS:

To coordinate maintaining and reporting of the district’s accounting system. Operation of the district’s business office and maintain a positive culture. To maintain generally acceptable accounting standards and follow local, state and federal reporting guidelines.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Coordinate and manage internal auditing and preparation for the external annual financial audit.

2. Assist the Superintendent in the development and administration of the district’s budget. Assist staff with appropriate budget codes and balances.

3. Responsible for understanding current Federal and State funding laws, rules and regulations that impact the budget and district policies and understand changes as they occur.

4. Facilitate all district financial and state/federal compliance reporting, including SERVS.  Verify and monitor grant revenues and expenditures to provide analysis and assure compliance.

5. Prepare SEDRA Special Education reporting and complete necessary PAR reports to provide analysis and assure compliance.

8. Review and enter journal entries for the district.

9. Perform finance system maintenance, including UFARS coding changes and fiscal year-end processing.

10. Assist department staff to understand budgets in respect to finance.

11. Administer the purchase order process in accordance with established budgets and District policies.

12. Perform invoicing, accounts receivable and accounts payable.

13. Assist and monitor subsidiary accounting functions including payroll, payroll liability accounts and accounts payable.

14. Administer the fixed asset program for internal control, audit and GASB purposes.

15. Manage various systems to allocate monthly expenditures throughout the district, including but not limited to: online ticketing, postage, copiers, district printing, insurance and sales tax.

WHY CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

Central Public Schools, which serves the cities of Norwood Young America, Hamburg, and Cologne, is a thriving and growing school with loads of community support.  Central Public Schools is home to the fastest growing zip code in the 7 county metro area.  In 2019 voters approved a 10 year levy and a 10 year technology bond; passing it at 66%.  In 2021, voters approved a generational building bond to upgrade all of the district facilities at an 80% passing rate.  Construction is set to commence this spring.  Come be part of a thriving community and school district where we are small enough to know your name, and minutes to everything in the metro area.

CONFIDENTIAL INQUIRIES:

If you would like to make a confidential inquiry about this position, please contact Tim Schochenmaier, Superintendent, at 651.815.7788.

 

Teacher- Social Studies

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JOB FUNCTION:
To help students master subject matter and skills in a learning environment which allows for the intellectual, physical, emotional, cultural, social and ethical growth of children in a changing world.

REPORTS TO:
Building principal or person designated by the district administrator.

SUPERVISES:
Students, student teachers or others as assigned.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The classroom teacher shall:
1. Make provisions in the classroom utilizing the philosophy that all children can learn as per mission statement.
2. Teach curriculum as per scope and sequence and/or department curriculum.
3. Modify curriculum as appropriate and as needed in the curriculum review cycle.
4. Provide an appropriate opportunity for students to master the Wisconsin Model Academic Standards.
5. Provide in a timely fashion the necessary documentation for completing the materials adoption process when appropriate.
6. Develop, implement and evaluate personal and professional instructional goals with the assistance of the building principal as part of ongoing staff development.
7. Identify and provide a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
8. Prepare for classes assigned and provide written evidence of preparation per building procedures.
9. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, consistent with the district’s philosophy, and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and communicate these objectives to students.
10. Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s educational philosophy and instructional goals and objectives.
11. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
12. Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
13. Develop reasonable rules for classroom behavior and related procedures.
14. Maintain order in the classroom in a consistently fair and just manner.
15. Employ a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media and assessment tools.
16. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, provide timely feedback to students, and provide progress reports as required.
17. Assess student progress towards mastery of the Wisconsin Model Academic Standards as appropriate.
18. Identify any learning and behavioral difficulties of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists and the Individual Education Team meeting.
19. Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
20. Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, Board policy and administrative regulation.
21. Assist the administration in implementing Board policies and rules.
22. Encourage parent/guardian involvement by taking an active role and being available to students and parents/guardians for education-related purposes when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
23. Maintain effective lines of communication among staff, parents/guardians and supervisors to assist in the education of each child.
24. Serve as a role model by demonstrating a positive attitude, appropriate dress, timeliness, proper preparation and strong work habits.
25. Be responsible for students in his/her charge and for any and all students of the school during the school day and during school functions.
26. Work cooperatively with all staff, promote interdisciplinary collaboration and be supportive of other building/district programs.
27. Take responsibility for staying professionally current.
28. Attend all building faculty, department and Individual Education Plan (IEP) staffings and meetings as required or upon request.
29. Assume all other responsibilities and perform all other duties as assigned by the building principal or person designated by the district administrator.