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Middle School English/Language Arts Teacher (2020-2021 School Year)

Middle School English/Language Arts Teacher (2020-2021 School Year)

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Position Summary:
This position will be part of the traditional Language Arts program and could include Language Arts classes in grades 6-8. Primary responsibilities will likely be 6th and 7th grade Language Arts; however, the final schedule is still being developed. Strong background in reading strategies desired.

Qualifications:
Valid MN 5-12 English/Language Arts/Communication Arts teaching license required or Middle School License with Language Arts emphasis.
Commitment to an equitable education experience for all.
Demonstrated understanding of cultural competence.
Consistent and reliable attendance.

School Social Worker

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The Wright Technical Center – ISD #966 in Buffalo, MN is seeking a qualified applicant for a .5 FTE School Social worker for the 2020-21 school year. This position will primarily work with students grade 7-12 in the ALC program.

Position Description: The school social worker will help to foster an educational environment which is supportive of a student’s social/emotional and academic needs.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Develop interventions for promoting student academic and behavioral success in the classroom
  • Review student records to identify previous barriers and/or interventions.
  • Help students develop communication and conflict resolution skills.
  • Provide social work case management for students with mental health issues
  • Provide individual to students and their families as needed
  • Serve as liaison between school, family and community agencies
  • Assist parents with accessing community services as needed/requested
  • Provide staff training and parent education
  • Serve on the Student Support Team (SST) and district crisis team
  • Engage in individual, family and school crisis intervention
  • Other related duties as assigned

Elementary School Counselor

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School Counselor position is available at Wyoming Elementary to provide guidance & counseling services to elementary age students beginning the 2020-21 school year.

Application deadline: 5/15/2020 or until filled.

Middle Level – Teacher

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Position Description:

To oversee the academic, social/emotional and behavioral needs of students in a 7-8 Middle Level self-contained classroom. The classroom instructor will be supported by a para-profesional, social worker and additional teaching staff throughout the school day.

 

Position Responsibilities:

  • Instruct students in multiple core academic areas and grade levels (Math, English, Science or Social Studies)
  • Provide assistance with de-escalating student behaviors
  • Develop and implement components of a Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP).
  • Build effective relationships with students and staff.
  • Collaborate with building administration, teachers, families, students, and others as needed for the purpose of implementing individualized learning plans.
  • Support Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) initiatives.

Teacher- Early Childhood Special Education

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JOB GOAL:
To enable the District to provide quality education for all students in the District; to provide special education services to help alleviate the specific educational areas of concern that prevent the student from experiencing school success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Professional Skills – The teacher is expected to establish procedures of management to allow a maximum of learning and a minimum of disciplinary action by:
1. Provides direct specialized instruction to students with disabilities.
2. Planning and organizing effectively.
3. Demonstrating competency in his/her area.
4. Creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning.
5. Providing opportunities for individual differences.
6. Making provisions for individual differences.
7. Encouraging the development of independent work habits.
8. Using appropriate language for students to model.
9. Using varied and appropriate instructional techniques to accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.
10. Managing and participating in the IEP process (evaluation, IEP development and implementation, progress report and related paperwork).
11. Must communicate effectively and in a timely manner with all stakeholders using oral, written, and electronic means.
12. Must attend work regularly.

Professional Relationships: The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with students by:
1. Encouraging respect for the rights, opinions, property, and contributions of others.
2. Being sensitive to factors which affect pupil achievement and behavior.
3. Being available for extra help.
4. Using methods of management that result in desired changes in behavior.
5. Communicating and maintaining a working relationship with parents.
6. Maintaining confidentiality with respect to students and their records.
7. Refraining from personal criticism of staff to students.
8. Avoiding use of position for commercial gain.

The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with fellow staff members by:
9. Cooperating with other staff members.
10. Consulting with co-workers in evaluating and meeting student needs.
11. Leaving clear and complete instructions for substitutes.
12. Following curriculum and policies approved by the Board.
13. Cooperating in evaluation of present curriculum.
14. Recommending possible revision of curriculum.
15. Implementing and directing educational strategies to be utilized by support staff.

Professional Development: The teacher is expected to demonstrate professional development by:
1. Participating actively in inservice programs.
2. Keeping abreast of professional developments in his/her particular area and in education as a whole.
3. Exploring new teaching techniques as alternatives to better accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.