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   Principal High School         

   Principal High School         

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Posting dates:  4/13/20 thru 4/26/20 or until filled

Hours: 12 months

Start date:  July 1, 2020

Previous Principal experience preferred.

Job Summary:
Organize the schools education program including resource allocation, curriculum, course offerings, staff and student scheduling, reporting procedures and graduation requirements within the overall context of state and local directive and policies.

Essential job functions include the following:
– Assume responsibility for the implementation and observance of all School Board policies, administrative, State Department of Education and North Central regulations.

– Supervise the development, revision and evaluation of the curriculum.

– Supervise all professional, paraprofessional, administrative and non-professional personnel assigned to the school.

– Assume primary responsibility in the recruiting, hiring, training, assigning and evaluation of the schools professional staff.

– Assume responsibility for the administration of the school plant according to federal, state and local regulations.

– Delegate authority as necessary for the operation of the school.

– Maintain high standards of student conduct and enforce discipline as necessary, according to due process.

– Supervise and evaluate the school extra-curricular program.

– Supervise the preparation of all school reports for the District Service Center including the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students.

– Assist in the management and preparation of the school budget.

– Supervise the maintenance of accurate records on the progress, health and attendance of students.

– Act as liaison between the school and community, interpreting activities and policies of the school and encouraging community participation in school life.

– Administer the collective bargaining contracts of teachers, custodians, clerks and aides at the building level.

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

Teacher- Science

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Science course(s) TBD- all science licensure areas welcome to apply.

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.

2020-21 Business Education Teachers

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Overview of Assignment:
To educate, lead and motivate students in a classroom environment which fosters learning and personal growth.

VANTAGE is Minnetonka’s professional immersion program held four miles from Minnetonka High School. The Business Teacher will split time between the two locations. Teachers at VANTAGE work in a highly collaborative environment and co-teach in the classroom. Applicant must be comfortable with helping to develop business partners and interacting with outside stakeholders.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
1.    Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the District approved curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
2.    Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
3.    Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
4.    Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records in a timely fashion prepares progress reports.
5.    Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
6.    Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of Schoology, newsletters, phone calls, e-mails, conferences, etc.
7.    Works in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.
8.    Maintains and improves professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices.
9.  Participates in a professional learning community on a regular basis.
10.  Integration of technology into instruction.
11.  Maintains a professional day, as defined by building/and contract.
12.  Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Teacher- Science/Math

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Courses will include Math and Chemistry, or Math and Physics.

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.

School Psychologist – La Crescent-Hokah School District (SY 2020-2021)

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School Psychologist 
School Districts: La Crescent-Hokah
School Year: 2020-2021

Hiawatha Valley Education District provides special education services to 13 School Districts and 2 Charter Schools within five counties of southeast Minnesota: Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona. Hiawatha Valley Education District also has a Setting IV Behavior Program that provides programming for grades K-12 students with challenging behaviors currently receiving special education services.  Along with the behavior program, Hiawatha Valley Education District provides programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Setting IV behavior program and Autism Spectrum Disorder program are located in Kellogg and Caledonia. Hiawatha Valley Education District is committed to providing the best special education services to staff, students, and member districts in southeast Minnesota. Come join our team to be a part of a great organization!

Position:
Hiawatha Valley Education District is seeking a talented, self-motivated School Psychologist position serving La Crescent-Hokah School District within the Education District. This position is full-time 1.0 FTE with 185 days per year.  This position is for the 2020-2021 School Year.

Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

Conducts psychological assessments; evaluates students for special education/section 504 needs, educational skills, social skills and emotional status
Designs and facilitates programs for children at-risk for failure within the typical learning environment
Facilitates communication between teachers, administrators, parents and students to find solutions to academic, behavioral, and mental health problems; assists others to understand child issues.
Provides psychological counseling; helps students, families and school manage crisis situations to minimize their effect on the learning and mental capacity of the child
Evaluates the effectiveness of academic and behavioral management programs being used; disseminates research for use in evaluations and programs
Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments and create Behavior Intervention Plans
Provide leadership to staff and administration in the areas of Multi-Tier Systems of support (MTSS) and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Facilitate data-team (screening/progress monitoring) and child-study team (individual problem-solving) meetings
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Special Education, building Principal and other administrators.

Equipment:

Uses standard office equipment such as computer/laptop, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements:
Travel between School Districts and professional development required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
Works in standard office and school building environments.

School Improvement/Data Management Coach

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Hiawatha Valley Education District (HVED) provides special education services to 13 School Districts and 2 Charter Schools within five counties of southeast Minnesota: Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona. HVED also has two (2) Setting IV Behavior Programs, Students Achieving Integrated Services (SAIL), that provide programming for students in grades K-12 with challenging behaviors currently receiving special education services. The SAIL programs are located in Kellogg (SAIL) and Hokah (SAIL II, opening in September 2020).  Along with the SAIL programs, HVED provides programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (SPECTRUM). Our SPECTRUM program is located in Caledonia. HVED is committed to providing the best services to staff, students, and member districts in southeast Minnesota. Come join our team to be a part of a great organization!

Position Overview:
Hiawatha Valley Education District (HVED) is seeking a talented and self-motivated individual to fulfill the role of School Improvement/Data Management Coach. This position will provide student outcome data and analysis services to leadership teams within the 13 member districts and HVED’s level IV programs . Participating districts’ student outcome data will assist curriculum and instructional decision making at the student, teacher, program, building, and district levels. Travel between school districts is required.
This is a .6 – 1.0 FTE.

Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

Prepare data for building based leadership teams or principals with assistance in determining instructional goals and professional development activities
Evaluate results of using data for instructional decision making, involving both cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, considerations of research design, and control of confounding variables
Train teachers and principals on the uses of student data for instructional decision making and tools available on an ongoing basis
Any other responsibilities assigned by the Executive Director and/or Director of Special Education deemed appropriate and acceptable for the position

Travel Requirements:

Travel among the HVED member school districts required.

Working Conditions:

Office, lifting, sitting, standing, pushing, pulling, keyboarding, etc.