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Personal Wellness Teacher- Elementary

Personal Wellness Teacher- Elementary

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Elementary Personal Wellness Teacher – La Academia             JobID: 6005

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Physical Education

Date Posted:
5/23/2019

Location:
La Academia

Date Available:
August 2019

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Elementary Personal Wellness Teacher
La Academia- two-way dual language immersion school

For more information or questions contact Gretchen Keinsasser at [email protected]?

Start Date:  August 2019
Days/FTE:  1.0 FTE time varies
Banded/Graded:  C-5-2
Responsible To:  Building Principal
Qualifications: Valid State of Minnesota License in Physical Education – Spanish speaker preferred

Interview Process to begin in Early June

Major Job Functions; Specific Tasks/Required Knowledge, Ability and Skills:  Physical Education teacher for elementary school students
Compensation and Yearly Duration of Employment:  Compensation will be determined by District 112 and the Chaska Education Association (CEA).

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)

Dean for Student Services #4119

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Park Terrace Elementary – Dean for Student Services

About Spring Lake Park Schools:

Welcome to Spring Lake Park Schools! We are a vibrant school community serving about 5,800 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park, in the northern Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose — “High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses” – provides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student.

Spring Lake Park Schools is recognized for our commitment to personalized learning, creating a culture of innovation and creativity through human-centered design thinking. We are working to create a system – a culture with a methodology and set of processes – where teachers and staff have the freedom, flexibility and invitation to design new ways of learning centered around deepening student engagement to continuously improve student success.

Position Overview:

A 1.0 FTE Dean for Student Services position working with students, with and without disabilities, at Park Terrace Elementary School in grades K-4.  This position creates conditions for continuous improvement and innovation, fostering the commitment and creativity necessary to design engaging experiences to achieve results that exceed expectations.

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

Responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to…ensures all students are valued, inspired, and have a sense of belonging within Spring Lake Park Schools and Park Terrace Elementary;
coordinates all school special education services, including, but not limited to: scheduling staff (teachers and paras), ensuring Due Process compliance, effectively managing special education data, and collaborates on student transitions between settings to ensure they are smooth and appropriate;
acts as the building leader for staff, students and families when the principal is off-site;
leads the school’s Pit Crew team, including review of schoolwide behavior data, documenting behavioral interventions, making referrals to behavior specialists, and communicating with families;
assists with the design and implementation of professional learning at both the school and district levels;
actively collaborates with the Student Services Director and other Student Services Coordinators to ensure coherence and alignment in services between schools, and has direct responsibility for district-level projects, as assigned by the Director;
aligns the work of adults and creates the conditions for effective implementation of systems, to continuously improve personalized instruction and responsiveness, to meet our students’ unique and varied needs;
addresses barriers to learning through data analysis, critical thinking, and the use of group processing skills that are student centered and solution based; and
increases the connection, engagement, and support of our families and community.

Preferences

We strongly prefer candidates who have exhibited…

excellence in collaboration with colleagues and an enthusiasm to work with students;
a demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, as evidenced by graduate-level work or an earned degree; and
participation in professional organization conferences and/or seminars related to the content area.

For any inquiries or questions regarding the position, please contact Sarah Byrdziak, Management Assistant for Special Education and Student Services at [email protected] or 763.600.5081.

Special Education Due Process Case Manager #4097

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Special Education – Due Process Case Manager

About Spring Lake Park Schools:

Welcome to Spring Lake Park Schools! We are a vibrant school community serving about 5,800 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park, in the northern Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose — “High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses” – provides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student.

Spring Lake Park Schools is recognized for our commitment to personalized learning, creating a culture of innovation and creativity through human-centered design thinking. We are working to create a system – a culture with a methodology and set of processes – where teachers and staff have the freedom, flexibility and invitation to design new ways of learning centered around deepening student engagement to continuously improve student success.

Position Overview:

A 1.0 FTE Special Education Due Progress Case Manager position to work with students with disabilities throughout the District in grades K-12. The position includes case managing students, the writing of IEP’s, coordinating meetings, providing consultation to school staff and parents, working collaboratively with school staff in the general and special education environments at multiple schools in the District, and managing all aspects of Due Process procedures and mandates.

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to…develop and provide direct academic, social, emotional, and behavior instruction;
conduct formative assessment, and monitor progress, to guide instructional planning;
consult and partner with general and special education staff;
maintain student records of services provided, following Due Process best practices and compliance;
participate in IEP and evaluation summary meetings; and
perform other related duties as assigned.

Experience:

The candidate must be knowledgeable in types of behavioral and academic interventions appropriate for primary students and must be proficient in aspects of instruction including student and classroom management, assessment, instructional delivery, and intervention.  The candidate must also be committed to continuous improvement and professional learning.

For any inquiries or questions regarding the position, please contact Sarah Byrdziak, Management Assistant for Special Education and Student Services at [email protected] or 763.600.5081.

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, 1 year position #4104

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Early Ed – ECSE Teacher, 3-5 year olds

*This is a 1 year assignment for the 2019-2020 school year

About Spring Lake Park Schools

Welcome to Spring Lake Park Schools! We are a vibrant school community serving about 5,800 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park, in the northern Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose — “High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses” – provides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student.

Spring Lake Park Schools is known for creating a culture of innovation, creativity and design thinking. We are working to create a system – a culture with a methodology and set of processes – where teachers and staff have the freedom and flexibility to try something different.

Position Overview:

A 1.0 FTE Early Childhood Special Education Teaching position servicing students ages 3-5 and consultation services to employees and parents with the location to be determined.

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.

General Responsibilities:

Works with the Early Intervention team providing services for students ages 3-5, using a primary provider model and Family Guided Routines Based Intervention.
Consults with teachers and parents regarding motor activities, self-help skills, special equipment or assistive devices, and sensory processing.
Maintains close communication with parents and the early intervention team concerning student performance.
Maintains accurate records, within Due Process compliance procedures, of students evaluated and served; including assessment results, progress and reports.
Participates in designated team meetings, Individual Education Plan meetings, and periodic reviews involved with assessment, programming, and evaluation decisions.
Schedules early intervention, evaluation and treatment appointments.
Screens and evaluates students who have been referred to early intervention using standardized and criterion referenced tools.

Knowledge and Skills:

Desired previous experience/knowledge includes the ability to…

communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form;
read and interpret documents such as professional assessments;
make decisions regarding eligibility for and dismissal from special services;
score and interpret score on standardized tests;
function as a member of a professional team; and
provide consultation services to  parents and at times teachers to effectively serve students.

For inquiries or questions regarding the position, contact Sarah Byrdziak, Management Assistant – Student Support Services, at [email protected] or 763.600.5081.