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Teacher- Speech & Language Pathologist

Teacher- Speech & Language Pathologist

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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.

Assistant Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning

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TITLE:
Assistant Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning

REPORTS TO:
Chief Academic Officer

JOB FUNCTIONS:
The Assistant Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning shall be responsible for supporting the planning, coordinating, and implementing of a comprehensive school-instructional program that facilitates learning; for providing visionary leadership for the Curriculum Improvement Process (CIP) for all 6-12 curricular teams; and for providing leadership to the secondary teaching and learning coaches.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Plan and coordinate the evaluation of the secondary educational programs.
2. Coordinate the District’s secondary professional development programs.
3. Assess the educational needs of the District at the secondary level and provide the necessary input and guidance in the development of programs and procedures related to secondary curriculum.
4. Provide the necessary direction for the development, implementation, and refinement of secondary curriculum, instruction, and assessment to meet state and local standards.
5. Provide assistance to staff and administration in the development of new curriculum and programs for the academic year and the summer program.
6. Provide assistance to staff and administration in the maintenance and refinement of existing curriculum and programs.
7. Oversee the CIP process including professional development for the review team for each pertinent content area and professional learning community teams.
8. Support Teaching and Learning in establishing a long-term professional development plan for core curriculum implementation.
9. Assist with the collection and analysis of data required for the planning and evaluation of secondary curricular programs.
10. Assist in the development and implementation of a yearly budget that will provide the necessary curriculum evaluation and development.
11. Cooperate and be an active member of the administrative teams (Hudson Lead and Hudson Learn).
12. Collaborate with District Assessment Specialist to interpret student assessment data for the continuous improvement of programs and services.
13. Lead the supervision and evaluation of the secondary teaching and learning coaches.
14. Work collaboratively with the Assistant Director of Elementary Teaching and Learning to ensure 4K-12 vertical curricular alignment.
15. Collaborate with Student Services in the development and implementation of related services and programs for secondary students.
16. Serve as a resource person for school board, administration, staff, and parents by participating in and coordinating presentations and committee meetings.
17. Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Academic Officer.

Kids Choice Program Assistant (Temporary)

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Job Summary
Assist in providing instructional and supervisory support to students enrolled in the School Age Care Program.  This position also assists with prep work for activities, participates in activities and develops positive relationships with children, staff, and parents within the program.

This is a temporary position effective immediately through June 3, 2020. The position is scheduled to work up to 2.75 hours per day on school days, 5.5 to 8 hours on non-school days.

Social Emotional Learning Services Coordinator

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The St. Croix River Education District (SCRED) is committed to maximizing student outcomes for all learners through the use of data-based decision making, meaningful collaboration, and implementation of innovative, evidence-based practices.  We are seeking highly motivated and skilled candidates for a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Services Coordinator position beginning the 2020-21 school year.

The SEL Services Coordinator will support our member districts in the implementation of schoolwide SEL by engaging in the following primary activities:

  • Coordinate an internal SEL leadership team tasked with designing and implementing SEL technical assistance to member districts
  • Facilitate district SEL leadership team meetings using the Guide to Schoolwide SEL from the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)
  • Assist teams in conducting SEL needs assessments to inform action planning
  • Provide or coordinate SEL technical assistance across the prevention levels (tiers), including special education
  • Develop and facilitate professional learning related to SEL (e.g., the importance, evidence- based practices, how to integrate SEL into the classroom) using effective adult learning strategies
  • Create and/or share resources with teams to assist in SEL implementation
  • Identify promising SEL practices within and across our districts and facilitate ways to highlight and share these practices
  • Manage communication with stakeholders regarding SEL implementation guidance and support
  • Work collaboratively with our Social Behavior, Instructional Services and Early Childhood teams to integrate SEL into a cohesive Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS) framewor
  • Assist districts in selecting methods to assess SEL; use data from SEL measures or other related sources to improve social-emotional programming
  • Monitor SEL implementation progress and report to key stakeholders
  • Work collaboratively with partner agencies to enhance the SEL programming available to our students

This position requires a high level of collaboration and creative problem-solving with both SCRED and member district staff, in particular other service coordinators, school psychologists, building administrators, interventionists, school social workers, school counselors, special services supervisors, and other staff as determined appropriate by district administration.