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Physical Science and AP Environmental Science Teacher

Physical Science and AP Environmental Science Teacher

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Position:     Physical Science and AP Environmental Science Teacher
Start Date:     August 13, 2024
Department:     Faculty
FLSA:     Exempt
Full-time/Part-time:     Full-time
Supervisor:     Principal, President
Direct Reports:     None
Provides Work Direction to:     None
Receives Work Direction from:     Principal, President

Primary Function (Purpose of Position):  A DeLaSalle High School Physical Science and AP Environmental Science Teacher has a strong background in science education, a deep understanding of high school curriculum standards, and the ability to engage and inspire high school students in the exciting world of science. The physical science teacher will be responsible for creating a positive and challenging learning environment, fostering critical thinking skills, and cultivating a love for science among high school students.

Ethical Standards:  Employees of DeLaSalle High School must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of DeLaSalle High School.  Their personal behavior must not violate the faith, morals, or laws of the Church, nor can it embarrass the Church or give rise to scandal.  Although specific positions may not require the employee be of the Catholic faith, it is expected that all employees respect the Roman Catholic doctrine and religious practices.  Reasonable accommodations for the religious practices of employees not of the Roman Catholic faith will similarly be provided.

Representative Responsibilities:

1.      Curriculum Development:

  • Design and implement effective, engaging, and standards-based science curriculum for high school students.
  • Develop lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities.

2.      Classroom Instruction:

  • Deliver dynamic and interactive lessons in science.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere that encourages student participation and inquiry.
  • Tailor instruction to meet the diverse needs of students, including those with varying academic abilities, learning styles, and cultural backgrounds.

3.      Lab Supervision:

  • Oversee and facilitate hands-on laboratory activities, ensuring a safe and organized learning environment
  • Demonstrate and promote proper laboratory techniques and safety procedures.

4.      Assessment and Evaluation:

  • Create and administer assessments to measure student understanding and progress.
  • Provide timely and constructive feedback to students, parents, and administrators.
  • Use data-driven insights to adjust teaching methods as needed.

5.      Technology Integration:

  • Incorporate technology and digital resources to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
  • Utilize multimedia tools, educational software, and other technology platforms to enrich the science instruction.

6.      Classroom Management:

  • Establish and maintain a positive and respectful classroom environment.
  • Implement effective classroom management strategies to create a conductive atmosphere for learning.

7.      Professional Development:

  • Stay current with advancements in science education, instructional methods, and technology.
  • Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and contribute to the school’s academic community.

8.      Parent and Community Engagement:

  • Foster an open communication with parents and guardians through regular updates on student progress, parent-teacher conferences, and other communication channels.
  • Participate in school events and engage with the local community to promote science education.
  • Other Responsibilities:  Additional responsibilities identified as needed by employer and approved and/or assigned by supervisor.

Media Specialist

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Use your skills to manage the media center in the elementary (.80 FTE) and high school (.20 FTE) buildings. Provide accessible tools and resources for students to enhance and support the learning process, as well as guidance in reading, resource availability and information-seeking techniques. Some teaching time with elementary students likely. Also help assist technology coordinator with basic student/teacher technology needs.

Social Studies Teacher: High School 2024-25

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Position Title: Social Studies Teacher: 2024-25
Department / Unit: Richfield Public Schools – High School
Accountable To: Site Principal

The Richfield Public School District is now accepting applications for a full time Social Studies Teacher at Richfield Senior High School working with students in grades 9-12 for the 2024-2025 school year.

In Richfield Public Schools, we believe that all students are capable of achieving their dreams with the right educational foundation. Students in Richfield will receive a challenging, engaging and relevant academic experience which will prepare them for college, career and life. You can be part of helping students succeed by joining our district to take your educational career to the next level.

Security and Emergency Management Specialist

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Position Type: Security and Emergency Management/Security and Emergency Management Specialist

Location: Educational Service Center

Closing Date: Until Filled

Apply Today.

Description: To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Security and Emergency Management, plan, execute, and communicate the safety, security, and emergency management programs of the District to ensure regulatory and procedural compliance, emergency and crisis preparedness, and safety for all scholars, staff, and community members; make appropriate and equitable use of resources and technologies; implement the goals and objectives of the District and department for which employed; support District and department leaders implementation of improvement plans; build capacity in staff to meet system-wide and department initiatives; initiate and sustain collaboration within and across departments, programs, and buildings; support in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous learning and services when applicable; participate in District and department leadership activities.Ability to be flexible with work hours to meet the needs of the district and department at the discretion of the supervisor.

 

Job Summary:

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental job duties:

 

Securtity and Emergency Management Security Plan – Maintain and communicate district emergency planning and crisis preparedness programs

Design, develop, and maintain a districtwide emergency preparedness program (long and short-range plans) in cooperation with other agencies, including 911, local law enforcement, emergency management agencies, and the Security and Emergency Management Advisory Committee (SEMAC)
Participate and support SEMAC in collaboration with the Director of Transportation and Security and Emergency Management Operations and Assistant Director of Security and Emergency Management
Maintaining and communicating district emergency planning and crisis preparedness programs implementing the district security and emergency management programs including comprehensive procedures and policies which pertain to the security and emergency management of all district locations
Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining a districtwide emergency preparedness program (long and short-range plans) in cooperation with other agencies, including 911, local law enforcement, emergency management agencies, and SEMAC
Develop, influence, and nurture trust-based relationships with government officials at city, county, state, and federal levels and act as district representative to these entities in collaboration with the Director of Transportation and Security and Emergency Management Operations and the Assistant Director of Security and Emergency Management
Participate in the district’s behavior threat assessment program and assist in monitoring supports and interventions.
Monitoring compliance with internal audit and security and emergency policies, procedures and training as well as local, state, and federal regulatory requirements; monitor and coordinate compliance with district standards for security and emergency management, emergency planning, crisis preparedness, and advising the Assistant Director of Security and Emergency Management regarding identified gaps in compliance and security and emergency vulnerabilities
Coordinating support for district staff and community members, deliver presentations, provide guidance and act as a resource; establishing system for responding to concerns from staff, students, and the public; under the guidance of the Assistant Director of Security and Emergency Management
Providing training for staff as necessary on the crisis emergency management plan and its individual components, emergency planning, crisis preparedness
Essential knowledge and specialized subject knowledge required to perform the essential functions of the job:

 

Law and Government – Knowledge of laws, legal codes, government regulations, and political processes, and political organizations
Security Technologies – Knowledge of security systems and programs. This includes and is not limited to camera’s, NVR’s, alarm systems, card access systems and two-way radios
Crisis Management and Emergency Preparedness – Knowledge of crisis management protocols, design, and implementation of programs
Developing and presenting employee training
Conducting behavior threat assessments and developing safety and supervision plans
Qualifications:

 

High school diploma or GED required
Associates degree desired + minimum 5 years of experience in similar/equivalent position;
Major field of study or degree emphasis: Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Security Management, Business Administration
Required Work Experience in Addition to Formal Education/Training:

 

A minimum of three years of experience managing security and emergency management program compliance, emergency preparedness, law enforcement, and security
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

 

Ability to develop and sustain positive relationships with colleagues, scholars, guardians/caregivers, community, and staff; interacting effectively with racially, culturally, and linguistically diverse individuals and groups in a variety of settings.
Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with all levels of staff, public, representatives of other organizations, elected officials, or others both in writing and verbal interactions; provide accurate information to the public and district staff in a courteous manner.
Ability to examine new approaches and methods, initiate action and render recommendations; use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems; consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one; understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making; engage in task analysis, produce detailed plans, and evaluate the effectiveness of processes.
Ability to lead and manage projects, from planning through completion, in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment; work on several projects simultaneously with efficiency and accuracy to detail; prioritize and manage work to meet critical project timelines; develop, design, or create new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products.
Ability to effectively engage in conflict resolution, conduct hazard assessments and develop corrective action plans and implement quality improvement concepts
Ability to effectively facilitate and/or participate in meetings and appropriately engage in challenging conversations; lead and encourage staff to reach established strategic objectives; involve others in planning and decision-making.
Ability to develop and present employee training.
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Ability to exercise confidentiality and compliance regarding program information and procedures.
Job Type: Full-Time, full-year

Hours: 8 hours/day; 5 days/week;

Salary Range: $67,766 to $78,150,

Bargaining Unit: Salaried Professional Contact, 12 paid holidays, 25 vacation days,1 personal day, 12 sick days, 403b match, comprehensive medical and dental benefits

 

Osseo Area Schools offers:

Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
Summer opportunities
and more
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

 

Follow these steps to apply and submit an application online by:

Go to www.district279.org/careers
Click “View all job openings”
Choose job category or lookup position on the search bar
Review job description
Click on red “Apply” button top right corner next to JobID
Follow application instructions
When prompted for Referral Source, please select where you first saw Osseo Area Schools career opportunities. (Example: Facebook, LinkedIn, MinnesotaJobs, Handshake, MNASA, etc.)

 

Community Education Building Supervisor

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Position Type: Community Education

Location: Various Locations

Apply Today.

Job Summary:

 

Accommodating users who are without permits; notifying Community Education Facilities Scheduling about contact and event information.
Problem-solving permit and user issues.
Reviewing facility permits to determine authorized users and schedule of events; determining and setting up any special equipment or supplies requested by permitted users.
Completing and submitting required reports (e.g., no-shows) to Community Education Facilities Scheduling.
Responsibilities and tasks include:

 

Greeting guests and providing directions to event locations.
Monitoring the activities of individuals who use the facilities or attend events.
Accommodating whenever possible the special requests that users may have that were not anticipated.
Responding promptly to requests from colleagues and community members.
Communicating in a manner that serves to diffuse confrontations.
Minimum Qualifications include:

 

High School diploma or GED
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include:

 

Controlling access to spaces as needed and authorized by permit.
Ensuring that all facility users have left the premises at the completion of the scheduled events.
Assisting facility users with event tear down – restoring facility to neat and original condition, notifying custodian of any extra garbage, and noting any equipment or supplies that were broken.
Responding appropriately to emergencies and/or injuries; calling 911 if necessary.
Promptly completing and submitting required reports (e.g., incident reports, blood borne pathogen incident reports) to Community Education Facilities Scheduling.
Remaining alert to potentially unsafe situations and notifying custodian of unsafe conditions; stopping any unsafe or questionable activities.
Rate of Pay: $17/hour

Job Type or FTE: Casual

Bargaining Unit: Not applicable

 

Osseo Area Schools offers:

Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
Summer opportunities
and more
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Follow these steps to apply and submit an application online by:

Go to www.district279.org/careers
Click “View all job openings”
Choose job category or lookup position on the search bar
Review job description
Click on red “Apply” button top right corner next to JobID
Follow application instructions
When prompted for Referral Source, please select where you first saw Osseo Area Schools career opportunities. (Example: Facebook, LinkedIn, MinnesotaJobs, Handshake, MNASA, etc.)

Teacher – Social Studies and/or Alternative Education Social Studies

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FTE: 1.0 – The majority of this position will co-teach sections of HHS social studies courses to support at-risk students

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.