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2020-2021 Anticipated Openings – Special Education

2020-2021 Anticipated Openings – Special Education

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Position Overview:

Special Education Pool – Position-specific postings to follow.

@e anticipate a variety of needs including Special Education Teachers & Paraprofessionals, Behavior Specialist Teachers & Paraprofessionals, Case Managers, Social Work & Community Resource Liaisons, Early Childhood Special Education Teachers, and Occupational Therapist.

The successful candidate will be an individual who …

… firmly believes:

all students can and will learn, and that their learning can be directly influenced by focusing on factors over which we have control;
in the need to work interdependently with teachers, school, and district leaders throughout the system, aligning the work of adults around improving student learning by meeting the needs, interests, and aspirations of students;
in the need to work in partnership with staff to continuously improve practices to enhance student and family engagement, creating the conditions for equity, excellence and student success; and
in personalizing learning for students, meeting academic, social, and emotional needs and aspirations so that each student feels valued and has a sense of belonging, leading to academic success.

2020-2021 Anticipated Openings – Spanish Immersion Teachers

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Position Overview

The successful candidate will be an individual who:

has a strong desire to work with middle school students
be familiar with assessment for learning practices as well as how to provide appropriate interventions for students
has the ability to collaborate with their colleagues to discuss instruction and assessment to meet the needs of the students
possess a sense of responsibility for the learning of all of the students
has experience with technology strongly desired.

… firmly believes:

all students can and will learn, and that their learning can be directly influenced by focusing on factors over which we have control;
in the need to work interdependently with teachers, school, and district leaders throughout the system, aligning the work of adults around improving student learning by meeting the needs, interests, and aspirations of students;
in the need to work in partnership with staff to continuously improve practices to enhance student and family engagement, creating the conditions for equity, excellence and student success; and
in personalizing learning for students, meeting academic, social, and emotional needs and aspirations so that each student feels valued and has a sense of belonging, leading to academic success

Primary Responsibilities
Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

teaching students in the area of grades K-6 General Education all subject areas in the target language of Spanish
assessing student learning and developing responses to learning
reporting and communicating to parents and families
engaging in professional development.

Field Service Support Technician

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Posting dates:  2/17/20 thru 2/21/20 or until filled

Hours:  Monday thru Friday, Fulltime 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, 12 Months

Job Summary:
Provide on-site maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of multiple technologies installed in schools, including but not limited to:  digital projectors, interactive whiteboards, intercom and paging systems, classroom, gym, theater, and athletic field sound systems, security cameras, uninterruptable power supplies, network terminations, and various portable classroom technologies. Assist with hardware deployments and installation of various technologies throughout the District.

Essential job functions include the following:
Install, configure, troubleshoot, and/or repair various classroom technologies including Smartboards, digital projectors, voice-lift and local sound systems, presentation devices, and other multimedia and computer interactive classroom technologies.

Program building-wide intercom, paging, and bell systems, and assist with troubleshooting and repair of these systems

Assist with troubleshooting and repair of various sound and multi-media systems in auditoriums, gyms, on athletic fields, and other venues.

Troubleshoot and repair, upgrade, or expand security camera systems District-wide.

Assist with equipment deployments, inventory, equipment prep and computer imaging, and other general support of District technology initiatives and projects.

Install, maintain, and repair various power back-up devices (UPS) for District technology systems.

Assist with purchase and implementation of various contractor and/or District staff technology installations. Research new technologies for specs, suitability, and purchase as directed or assigned. Research contractors or vendors as related.

Troubleshoot and repair network cabling and termination issues.

Approximately twice per month run the technical production of evening School Board meetings, or other communications functions as assigned.

Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:
Other duties as assigned.

Middle School Sixth Grade Teacher: Science and Language Arts

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Position Summary:
Provide classroom instruction to students in 6th grade with an emphasis in Language Arts and Science. All 6th grade teachers have one block (daily) of English/Language Arts and an every other day block of Transitions, a course that has a variety of instructional areas including keyboarding, passion project, Junior Achievement, etc. This position will also teach three sections of 6th grade Science.

Requirements:
Valid MN Elementary Teaching license. Bi-lingual skills in Spanish or Somali desired. Demonstrated use of 21st Century strategies and approaches to ensure all learners achieve the highest levels. Experience in utilizing an inquiry approach to instruction across all content areas and a background in STEM. Consistent and reliable attendance is required.

School Social Worker, (Full-time, 1.00 FTEs Long Term Substitute)

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School Social Worker (Full-time, 1.00 FTEs – Long Term Substitute)
Site To Be Determined

A full-time (1.00 FTEs) position as a Long Term Substitute School Social Worker is available beginning as soon as possible for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year.  MN licensure as a School Social Worker is required.  Application deadline: Until filled.

Candidates should complete the online application found at www.isd77.org Please upload 3 current letters of recommendation to your online application.

This position will be filled on the basis of experience, competency, and qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the District. District 77 complies with state and federal fair employment regulations.

For further information contact the Special Education Office at (507-387-1818).

Superintendent

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District Name: Independent School District 317 in Deer River, Minnesota

District Address:  101 First Ave NE; P.O. Box 307; Deer River, Minnesota 56636

District Website:  www.isd317.org

Qualifications: Hold or be eligible for licensure as a Superintendent in Minnesota.  Experience as a superintendent or in a district office setting preferred.  Demonstrates strong commitment to student achievement, technology integration, collaborative leadership, supporting students with diverse backgrounds, professional development, transparent fiscal management and working in trusting partnership with the School Board, staff and community.

District Schools:  

  • King Elementary
  • Deer River High School

Student Population: 878                     

Staff: 240

District Budget:  $18 million

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

District Highlights: The district lives out its mission: “Dedicated to Developing Life-Long Learners Prepared to Succeed in an Ever-Changing World” (HOPE. HAPPINESS. SUCCESS. bagosendam. minawaanigozi. gashkitoon.)

  • Encouraging and dedicated staff focused on continuous academic improvement, student growth and achievement with King Elementary highlighted on the Star Tribune’s list of schools “beating the odds”
  • An inspiring environment focused on learning for all; the first district in northern Minnesota to embed professional development in the work week of teachers
  • Transformation of Indian Education resulting in improved achievement, increased enrollment and an American Indian graduation rate touted by the Commissioner of Education and Minnesota Public Radio
  • Innovative district with state-of-the-art technology; and the first in the region to implement a student technology initiative following thoughtful research, planning, staff development, and a pilot project
  • Supportive parents and community
  • 2015 passage of bond referendum for a school/community facility
  • Great opportunities for students with College in the Schools and strong athletics, arts and activities programs
  • Expanded elementary school includes ten early childhood rooms, a senior citizen center, Boys and Girls Club, STEM classroom and space for communities’ needs
  • The only rural Minnesota Full-Service Community School model, a collaborative program that integrates 4-H, Targeted Services, Community Education, Indian Education, Scouts, and other groups to meet the academic, social, emotional and cultural needs of students
  • Collaborative partnerships including but not limited to Itasca Area Schools Collaborative (IASC) and Education Innovation Partners (EIP)

Communities Served:  Gateway to the Chippewa National Forest and surrounded by lakes, rivers, and many recreational attractions, Independent School District 317 covers approximately 540 square miles and is located in North Central Minnesota in Itasca County, which is geographically the third largest county in the state of Minnesota. Deer River is located between the Leech Lake Indian Reservation and northern Minnesota’s Iron Range and is an area known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreation.

Bargaining Groups/Contract Expirations:

  • Teachers-Education Minnesota (Contract Expiration June 30, 2021)
  • Clerical, Paraprofessional, Custodians, Food Service-Minnesota Council 65, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Local Union 498 (with contract expiration June 30, 2020)

Search Calendar:

  • Application Deadline: April 18, 2020
  • Candidate slate recommended to the Board: April 24, 2020
  • First round interviews: April 25, 2020
  • Second round interviews: April 27, 28, and *29 (*if needed)
  • Projected superintendent contract action by Board: May 11, 2020
  • Superintendent start date: July 1, 2020

Compensation Package Offered: Regionally Competitive

APPLICATION PROCESS:

*Apply through School Exec Connect’s website http://www.schoolexecconnect.com/available-positions/

*You will be asked to complete the online application and submit through the School Exec Connect’s website a cover letter, resume, copies of graduate transcripts, at least four reference letters, and proof of certification to support your candidacy.