Job Summary
Perform a variety of assigned tasks in the dish room, serving and cashiering under established rules, policies and procedures.
Nutrition Assistant (3.5 hours per day)
Assistant Principal (Temporary)
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
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
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.
School Bus Driver
General Information:
Driving for a route on a split morning/afternoon shift, driving for field trips and/or afternoon athletic events.
Monday through Friday, some weekends as needed
Paid training
Inver Grove Heights Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.
Special Education Paraprofessional Positions
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:
- Explain, assist, and guide special education students with class assignments.
- Carry out and monitor the behavior of special education students in various settings by observing and keeping records, advising students and directing appropriate behavior.
- Assist in the implementation of behavior management techniques (restitution charting, timeout supervision, crisis intervention, stopping physical and argumentative fights including physical restraint procedures of special education students and assist in other special education student supervision assignments (school events, mealtime, loading and unloading buses, assemblies, playground, etc.) when appropriate.
- Reinforce the instruction of special education students through individual or small group activities.
- Assist special education students by use of adjunctive communication styles and systems such as communication boards, signing, touch talkers, computers, etc.
- Maintain positive rapport and model respect with special education students and staff
- Assist the special education teacher(s) and specialists with modifying materials regarding the instruction of IEP students.
- Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, staff, and program operation.
- Assist special education students with their personal needs and behavior control as directed by the special education teacher(s) and/or specialists implementing these duties may include:
- Assist with toileting including diapering and training schedules as indicated in the IEP; maintaining toileting area and equipment.
- Assist with special accommodations including wheelchair, adaptive equipment, braces, etc.
- Assist with activities connected with self-help, grooming, assistance at locker, and
- Assist with student(s) organizational tasks and before and after school check-in and check-out.
- Assist with meal area and equipment.
- Attend staff meetings, IEP meetings, staff development, and other district activities as directed.
- Provide feedback to special education teacher(s) and/or therapists regarding student(s) performance.
- Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the classroom setting when paraprofessional is assigned to special education programs; i.e., ECSE, CID, or specific children needing classroom assistance and modifications. Any other work in this area should be incidental and not a regular part of the assignment.
- Perform other duties as appropriate to working with students with disabilities.
- Special education paraprofessionals may be required to perform bus duty before and after school. Bus duty includes helping load special education students into the bus, lock wheelchairs into place, fasten seatbelts and/or shoulder harnesses, help maintain behavior on the bus, maintain comfort and hygiene on the bus, assist in unloading the bus, bring students into the school building and assist students in getting to the proper classrooms, escort students from bus to residence.