Elementary Music Teacher – Rice Lake Elementary – 1.0 FTE – Beginning the 2020-21 school year
Music Teacher
Special Education Teacher: Developmental Delay or Learning Disability
Special Education Teacher: Developmental Delay or Learning Disability at Kennedy Elementary School for the 2020-2021 School Year.
Special Education Teacher (DCD)
Special Education Teacher (DCD) at the Willmar Middle School for 2020-2021.
Reading Intervention Teacher
Norman County West Elementary is now accepting applications for a .5 Reading Intervention Teacher at the elementary school level working with students in grades K-5 beginning the 2020-2021 school year. Be a part of an innovative, exciting and collaborative team.
Job Summary:
Within federal and state law and regulations and district policy and practice:
Responsible for the management of the instructional program for assigned students.
Responsible for establishing and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning within the classroom and assist in the same throughout the building.
Responsible for the assessment of student progress.
Responsible for keeping records on each child as a basis for instruction and document daily analysis of the child’s progress and adapt teaching based on data.
Responsible for collaborating with classroom teachers to plan ways to make classroom instruction spronsibe to intervention.
Responsible for other duties as assigned by the building principal which are necessary to fulfill the basic function of the position and are consistent with the Master Agreement.
STEM Teacher
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Specialist Teacher
Norman County West Elementary is now accepting applications for a 0.5 STEM Teacher working with students in grades PreK-5 beginning the 2020-2021 school year. Be a part of an innovative, exciting and collaborative team.
Job Summary:
Develops and delivers program curriculum involving hands-on activities and projects using STEM concepts and MN Academic Standards and integrating academic and career technical education with 21st century skills.
Has a deep understanding of student learning theory, brain-based learning, and differentiated instruction.
Evidence of productive experience with problem-based and project based learning.
Proven ability to apply science and/or math content knowledge, formative assessment, and technology integration at a high level.
Has the ability to maintain project materials and a budget is resourceful.
Can collaborate with colleagues and build partnerships between grades and in the communities.
Is a creative thinker and curriculum designer
Interest in gamification, coding, and/or digital design.
Uses technology to promote learning, creativity and collaboration.
A clear understanding of the integrated relationship of the STEM components (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
School Psychologist- Long Term Substitute
09/04/2020- 10/28/2020, 8 Hours/day
JOB GOAL: To perform all necessary psychological services to the students as identified as essential functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Psychoeducational Assessment:
• Conduct individual student assessments which may include the areas of intelligence, academic achievement, perceptual skills, social/emotional development and social/adaptive skills.
• Prepare written psychoeducational reports.
• Use assessment data to help develop educational programs for students. Student Support Team Participation:
• Participate on student support teams to develop and evaluate pre-referral interventions.
• Assist with implementation of interventions when appropriate.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of school efforts and follow-up if unsuccessful.
Consultation:
• Consult with teachers and administrators regarding student behavior, social concerns, and academic achievement in order to develop strategies to meet the student’s educational needs.
• Consult with parents to assist them in understanding child development and to develop strategies to address their concerns.
• Assist regular and special education teachers with classroom academic and behavior management plans.
• Identify appropriate outside resources for parents and teachers.
• Provide relevant staff development and parent training. Student Services Team Collaboration:
• Collaborate with Student Services Team members to develop and implement student programs.
• Assist in the organization and evaluation of the Student Services Team as implemented at the building and District levels.
Student Interventions:
• Provide brief student interventions to improve social/emotional development, alleviate situational stressors and assist with academic difficulties.
• Conduct screenings to determine if other interventions may be appropriate.
• Intervene with students and consult with parents, staff, and other outside agencies when students evidence suicidal ideation, gesturing or attempts.
• Collaborate with other Student Service Team members and building administrators relative to student issues of abuse/harassment.
Due Process Coordination (IDEA, 504 and Child Study):
• Maintain knowledge of current law and practice relative to special education/504 due process procedures.
• Assure compliance with due process procedures from referral through placement.
• Chair IEP/Child Study meetings and complete IEP/Child Study report and other associated paperwork.
• Provide inservice to staff addressing current due process requirements and practices.
General Duties:
• Communicating professionally and respectfully with students, staff, parents, and community members, using oral, written, and electronic means.
• Attending work regularly.
• Performing other duties as assigned.