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Teacher – English/Language Arts (Long Term Substitute)

Teacher – English/Language Arts (Long Term Substitute)

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Terms/Schedule: 7.5 Hours/day, 11/21/2019 – 01/08/2020

JOB GOAL:
To enable the District to provide quality education for all students in the District.

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. Planning and organizing effectively.
2. Demonstrating competency in his/her area.
3. Creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning.
4. Providing opportunities for individual differences.
5. Making provisions for individual differences.
6. Encouraging the development of independent work habits.
7. Using appropriate language for students to model.
8. Using varied and appropriate instructional techniques to accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.

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. Being proficient or distinguished in all areas listed on the Teacher Performance Evaluation.
16. Communicating professionally and respectfully with students, staff, parents, and community members, using oral, written, and electronic means.
17. Attending work regularly.
18. Performing other duties as assigned.

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.

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).

EVALUATION: Conducted by Building Principal or Associate Principal as per the Hudson School District Board of Education Policy.

Lunchroom Supervisor (3.0 hours per day)

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Job Functions
Supervise students on the playground, gym, and classroom through observation and monitoring, and by keeping close physical proximity with the students.
Communicate with students and adults in a positive and supportive manner.
Help to create and maintain positive, safe environments in the gym, lunchroom, classroom and on the playground.
Manage student conflicts.
Intervene in inappropriate behavior and record major behavior issues on the office referral form.
Ensure students line up and move about the lunchroom and hallways in an orderly and safe manner.
Clean and sanitize tables between lunch periods.
Inform maintenance of any spills that need to be taken care of in the lunchroom.
Be a positive example by modeling respectful behavior and using problem solving strategies.
Adhere to district policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Assistant Principal (Temporary)

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Job Summary
Work in cooperation with the Secondary Building Principal to provide assistance in the operation and functions of the school.  Work directly with all staff, students, parents and district personnel; oversee and participate in the daily operations of the main office; work with students including managing student discipline and behaviors; work to meet district and building goals and initiative related to student achievement.

Superintendent

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District Name: Independent School District 318, Grand Rapids & Bigfork

District Address:  820 N.W. 1st Avenue, Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Qualifications: Hold or be eligible for licensure as a Superintendent in Minnesota.  Successful experience as a superintendent or district administrator preferred.  Demonstrates strong commitment to student achievement, collaborative leadership, building partnerships in the community, supporting staff learning and development, transparent fiscal management and a high level of integrity with matching standards for honesty and ethics with the School Board, staff and community.

Consultants Assisting the Board: Bob Ostlund (612-308-8997), Patty Phillips (651-357-0996)

District Highlights: The district lives out its mission – “Together, teaching and learning for life to achieve excellence.”

  • Regional and national award-winning schools and staff
  • Broad range of academic offerings, including IB, College in the Schools, STEM, Partners in Education
  • Students score above average on state assessments
  • Outstanding fine arts and athletics programs
  • Supportive parents and community
  • 2018 passage of bond referendum to build two, new elementary schools and renovate and expand Cohasset Elementary
  • State of the art technology, including TelePresence and 1:1 Devices
  • Innovative, dedicated staff
  • High number of district staff with advanced degrees
  • Encouraging and inspiring learning environment
  • Member of the Itasca Area Schools Collaborative (IASC), Northeast Service Cooperative, and Education Innovation Partners (EIP)

Communities Served:  Independent School District 318 covers approximately 2,200 square miles and is located in northern Minnesota in Itasca County, which is geographically the third largest county in the state of Minnesota.  The area is known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and strong sense of community.   The district has a total population 27,500 life-long residents and 4,000 students that are educated in facilities located in Grand Rapids, Bigfork, and Cohasset.

Student Population: 4,000

District Budget:  70 million

District Schools:

  • Cohasset Elementary School
  • Forest Lake Elementary School
  • Murphy Elementary School
  • Southwest Elementary School
  • Robert J. Elkington Middle School
  • Grand Rapids High School (9-12)
  • Bigfork School (K-12)
  • Area Learning Center
  • Itaskin Education Center
  • Early Childhood Special Education Center

Union Affiliation – Education Minnesota

Teachers’ Contract Status: Contract Settled for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021

Search Calendar:

  • Application Deadline: January 17, 2020
  • Candidate slate recommended to the Board: January 21, 2020
  • First round interviews: January 22 and January 24, 2020
  • Second round interviews: January 27, 28, and *29 (*if needed)
  • Projected superintendent contract action by Board: February 10, 2020
  • Superintendent start date: July 1, 2020

Assistant Executive Director

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Description: Cedar Riverside Community School is currently seeking an Assistant Executive Director who will work under the Executive Director to advance the mission of the school and provide the administrative leadership necessary to ensure academic excellence, solid connections with families, strong community partnerships and a healthy school climate for students and staff.  The Assistant Executive Director will assist the Executive Director with:
·       Providing administrative oversight of all academic and before/after school and summer programs
·       Connecting and communicating effectively with families
·       Facilitating a positive environment of accountability and teamwork
·       Promoting CRCS to attract students and highly qualified staff on an on-going basis
·       Developing and maintaining strong connections with community partners
·       Day to day operations, student behavior management and staff supervision

About the School: Cedar Riverside Community School is a PreK-8 charter school located in the diverse Cedar-Riverside area of Minneapolis.  It was established as one of the first charter schools in Minnesota in 1993 with the goal of meeting the unique needs of the youth in the neighborhood.  During its 26 year existence, Cedar Riverside Community School has been diligent about maintaining a strong academic program while being responsive to the ever-changing population.  It has also worked in partnership with many organizations, as well as educational and health institutions in the community.