- In collaboration with the Director of Community Education (Director) and others, creates a mission and vision, as well as sets goals, objectives and action plans for the Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), Early Childhood Screening and Home Visiting programs, as well as School Readiness, that are supportive of the Department and District missions, visions and strategic plan.
- Collaborates with others to make ECFE, Screening and Home Visiting programs, as well as School Readiness, a part of a unified, collaborative Community Education philosophy.
- Creates, adapts, revises and evaluates program area curriculum. Integrates Minnesota Department of Education Early Learning Standards and Parent Education Frameworks. Reviews, evaluates and directs lesson and activity plans of Teachers.
- Conducts program assessments, evaluations and surveys with participants, parents, staff and community members, and makes recommendations for improvements. Provides technical assistance to staff as needed.
- Oversees the development, implementation and evaluation of program area systems and procedures that ensure adequate customer, payment, personnel, financial and technology controls according to District policy as well as governmental laws and regulations.
- Sets priorities for the School Readiness funding, maintaining equitable processes for applications, working with Small Wonders Preschool and Wonder Zone staff to address the needs of the families and children, and making connections to World’s Best Workforce to ensure School Readiness is addressed to meet statutory requirements.
- Responsible for the operations, marketing, finances, collaborations and development of the Early Childhood Family Education Advisory Council and serves as an ex-officio member.
- Serves as the lead building administrator for the Crystal Lake Education Center. Monitors program area needs relating to shared and dedicated space and building usage as well as makes recommendations for maintenance, changes or improvements.
- Responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of program area privacy, security and safety systems including: Scheduling, supervising and evaluating fire, severe weather, lock down and other safety drills and practices to ensure compliance with District policy as well as governmental laws and regulations. Oversees the access control systems at Crystal Lake Education Center.
- Creates and maintains, on an annual basis, a manual for the processes and procedures of this position.
- Recruits, hires, trains, schedules, supervises and evaluates the ECFE & Screening Clerk, Early Childhood Programs Clerk, Family Outreach Specialist, ECFE Teachers and Support Staff, Early Childhood Screeners, and Screening Nurse. Personally fills vacancies or absences if a substitute cannot be found and if necessary.
- Supervises the Crystal Lake Education Center Custodial Staff, as well as other Community Education staff.
- Maintains staff, independent contractor and program area information in accordance with district policy and governmental laws and regulations, including: certifications, licenses, background check authorizations and liability insurance.
- Makes recommendations to the Director of Community Education regarding contract negotiations with bargaining groups such as Teachers, Support Staff and others.
- Is on-call evenings and weekends to address program, staff and/or customer issues. This includes direct involvement when it is necessary to modify the normal schedule of District activities as a result of inclement weather or for other reasons.
- Manages the program budget planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation procedures.
- Oversees the administration of the School Readiness and Pathways Scholarship funding in accordance with statutes.
- Recommends the program area preliminary budget and revised budget to the Director of Community Education.
- Monitors specific sub-fund balances including: Early Childhood Family Education, School readiness and Early Childhood Screening.
- Purchases supplies and equipment as well as oversees their use.
- Connects with participants regularly before and after instructional time.
- Manages program marketing efforts, including working with the ECFE & Screening Clerk to design and edit flyers, brochures, press releases, email lists, web sites, social media, etc.
- Creates, updates and monitors program listings on the department website and Eleyo system.
- Represents the Department and District at special events, meetings and committees as well as within community groups.
- Is visible in the community during outreach efforts, Advisory Council events, special events such as Ready, Set, Achieve! and the Activities & Sports Festival, as well as within community groups.
- Collaborates with the Adult Basic Education Manager and other staff in the development, implementation and evaluation of collaborative programming such as Family School, an English language learning program.
- Collaborates and problem solves with citizens, community organizations, District staff and advisory councils to develop, implement and manage new initiatives and collaborations to meet community needs.
- Develops and maintains effective relationships and communications tools with students, parents, community members, program staff, and District staff in order to provide services.
- Partners with the Facility Use & Systems Manager to ensure the facility use process runs efficiently and effectively.
- Contributes to the District Leadership Team, Community Education Leadership Team and other District committees relating to professional perspectives, problem solving, strategic planning; systems development, as well as policy and procedure creation and revision.
- Strives to become knowledgeable in all aspects of the Community Education Department
- Determines the program area professional development needs. Develops and plans training, as well as manages the implementation of both on-going and special-interest training.
- Seeks out and identifies opportunities for ongoing professional development of self and others.
- Is a member of the Early Childhood Family Education Professional Learning Community and Early Childhood Shared Leadership Team.
- Responsible for the preparation, completion and submission of state and federal reports including: Minnesota Common Course Catalog, Early Education Student Data, Early Learning Scholarship Administration System, Parent Aware, Community Needs Assessment, 0-4 Population Estimate, as well as works collaboratively with Teaching & Learning to ensure compliance with World’s Best Workforce.
- Responsible for data collection, maintenance, research and analysis related to ECFE, Screening and Home Visiting necessary for the Department Dashboard, Key Performance Indicators and other reporting requirements.
- Provides periodic updates via the District Weekly Administrative Update.
- Prepares and delivers written, electronic and oral presentations to staff, students, parents, customers, community groups, advisory councils, District administration and School Board.
- Delivers a high standard of customer service including serving as the primary contact for ECFE, Screening, Home Visiting programs, School Readiness, and Crystal Lake Education Center problem solving, conflict resolution and making reasonable adaptations or special accommodations for participants.
- Prioritizes tasks and projects on a daily, seasonal and annual cycle. Manages multiple requests simultaneously while meeting project deadlines.
- Maintains flexible office hours at the Crystal Lake Education Center or other locations for the purpose of carrying out job duties as well as servicing the needs of the public. General office hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. year round. Will work periodic evenings and weekends.
- Travels between District facilities, other educational sites and regional/state meetings as necessary or directed
- Performs duties with awareness of all district requirements and procedures, Board of Education policies, as well as governmental laws, rules and regulations.
- Carries out written and/or verbal instructions.
- Performs other duties as needed or assigned by the Director.
Early Childhood Family Education & Screening Manager
Middle/High School English Teacher
Caledonia School District No. 299 has a full-time Middle/High School English teacher position opening beginning the 2019-2020 school year. We are searching for candidates that will primarily teach middle school English with the possibility of some high school courses. Must be Minnesota licensed or eligible to obtain a Minnesota license in middle and/or secondary English. Please submit your cover letter, employment application, resume, letter of recommendations, transcripts, copy of licensure and references to Caledonia School District No. 299, Superintendent Craig Ihrke, 511 West Main Street, Caledonia, MN 55921. Email: [email protected] Position open until July 22, 2019
Instructional Paraprofessional, Kindergarten – Clover Ridge Elementary
Instructional Paraprofessional, Kindergarten
Clover Ridge Elementary
For Specific Information contact Nate Slinde at [email protected]
Position Start: August 2019
Days/Hours: Student Contact Days, M-F, 7:45am – 2:45pm
Banded/Graded: A-1-3 (Tier 3)
Salary: $17.73/hr
Responsible To: Building Principal
Major Job Functions; Specific Tasks; Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Ability to work with 5-6 year old students and teachers. See attachment
Interview process to begin July 15, 2019
Benefits of Employment as of July 1, 2018: Eligible for benefits as negotiated between Student Support Staff (MSEA Association) and District 112.
This position is eligible for overtime and comp time.
Background check will be conducted.
If recommended for employment, applicant will provide proof of legal right to work in the United States if required.
Application Procedure: Please apply online at: http://www.district112.org (Only online applications will be accepted).
Physics and/or Chemistry Teacher – Chaska High School
Physics and/or Chemistry Teacher – Chaska High SchoolJobID: 6074
Position Type:
High School Teaching (Grades 9-12)/Science – Physics
Date Posted:
7/1/2019
Location:
Chaska High School
Date Available:
August 2019
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Physics and/or Chemistry Teacher
Chaska High School
For More Information Contact: Kathy Fontes at [email protected]
Position Start Date: August 26, 2019
Days/FTE: 1.0 FTE
Banded/Graded: C-5-2
Responsible To: Building Principal
Qualifications: Valid State of Minnesota License in Secondary Physics and or Chemistry
Major Job Functions; Specific Tasks/Required Knowledge, Ability and Skills: Teaching Physics, see attachment.
Compensation and Yearly Duration of Employment: Compensation will be determined by District 112 and the Chaska Education Association (CEA).Currently under negotiations
Background check will be conducted.
If you are changing positions or the number of hours you work, your benefits may change. Please make sure to check the eligibility as listed in the above agreement.
If recommended for employment, applicant will provide proof of legal right to work in the United States if required.
Application Procedure:
Please apply online at: http://www.district112.org (only online applications will be accepted)
Elementary Music Teacher – Valley View #2291
Elementary Music Teacher – Valley View
Posting #2291
Major Responsibilities: Work as a Music Teacher at Valley View Elementary School. Performs difficult professional work teaching in an elementary or secondary school instructional program and class environment favorable to learning; teaching a broad range of subjects or specialized subject matter(s); teaching special needs students; motivating students to achieve maximum potential, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Principal.
Qualifications:
Properly licensed to teach elementary music by MDE.
Experience working in a multi cultural setting and with diverse groups of people preferred.
Alternatives to the qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable will also be considered.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in teaching, or related field teaching and working with children, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Position is a 1.0 FTE (benefit eligible).
Position begins August 21, 2019.
Internal Posting Dates: June 24, 2019 to June 28, 2019
Questions regarding this position should be directed to Lindsey Bennett, HR Director, at [email protected].
Interested applicants should apply online www.colheights.k12.mn.us
Interviews will be scheduled at the request of the School District.
General Definition of Work
Performs difficult professional work teaching in an elementary or secondary school instructional program and class environment favorable to learning; teaching a broad range of subjects or specialized subject matter(s); teaching special needs students; motivating students to achieve maximum potential, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Principal.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials; develops Individual Educational Programs and Evaluation Reports (IEP’s) for special needs and regular students.
Translates lesson plans into effective learning experiences; integrates subject area content and technology.
Adapts teaching materials and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge students.
Instructs students in specialization and subject matter areas specified in state law and administrative regulations and District procedures.
Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions.
Assesses and evaluates students needs; provides instruction in individual or group sessions; acts as a mentor to students; establishes and maintains behavior standards.
Formulates and implements behavior modification programs for students.
Administers standardized tests in accordance with established procedures.
Encourages students to think independently along with developing and expressing original ideas.
Evaluates students’ progress; maintains records; prepares progress reports.
Communicates with students, counselors and parents through conferences and other means.
Maintains professional licensing and familiarity through in-service education and self-selected professional books and instructional materials.
Selects and requisitions books and instructional materials; organizes and distributes classroom and materials.
Participates in curriculum development programs, faculty committees and student activity sponsorship as required.
Meets state and federal mandated time lines and procedures for completing special education due process paperwork.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of subject(s) taught; thorough knowledge of elementary, secondary or special education principles, practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching; thorough knowledge of district rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and parents.
Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing and speaking or hearing, frequently requires walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; 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, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and exposure to bodily fluids; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).
Special Education Teacher
Full-time Special Education teaching position at Forest Lake Area Middle School, beginning as August 20, 2019.
Application deadline: 8/01/19