Provide classroom instruction to elementary students.
Multiple Positions Available
Elementary Teacher: 3rd – 5th Grade
District School Nurse
General Purpose of Job: To inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning.
Primary Functions: To provide leadership to the district’s health services program; ensure District’s compliance with State and Federal mandates; provide emergency care to sick or injured students; appraise health status of students and school personnel; counsel students, parents, and staff regarding health issues; conduct preventative and health education services; provide oversight to Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse and Unlicensed Assistant Personnel as necessary; and, support the day to day duties of all district health offices, including non-public sites.
Responsibilities:
Serve as a district-wide liaison with county and state physicians and agencies providing health services in order to coordinate delivery of services in the district
Serve on advisory boards, as requested
Communicate requirements and needs for the health services program to Student Services Coordinator
Assess program needs, including maintenance of equipment, and establish goals for the program
Identify professional development needs of the health services program and plan for professional development opportunities
Engage in inter-departmental collaboration to support continuous program improvement along with Student Services Coordinator
Serve as health consultant to school district staff and other stakeholders
Lead for the revision of forms and procedures for the health services program
Plan, convene and facilitate learning at periodic meetings with health services staff to coordinate services across the district
Collect and summarize data requested by the State Health Department and file reports
Remain informed on State Health Department rules and recommendations pertaining to the delivery of health services in schools and coordination with community agencies
Submit recommendations for expenditures to Student Services Coordinator
Conduct and make arrangements for new employee orientation for health services specialists and substitutes
Delegate and oversee designated nursing procedures to RN/LPN/UAP and act as a consultant to them
Complete designated duties of Qualified Professional in alignment with DHS requirements and District and MDE expectations
Provide support to all of district health offices, including non-public sites
Complete other responsibilities as assigned by Student Services Coordinator
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Current license as RN, PHN and as an LSN by the Minnesota Department of Education
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES:
1) Excellent communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills
2) Ability to be flexible and responsive
3) Skill in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with school and other agency personnel
4) Ability to effectively collaborate with parents, students, staff, inter-departmental stakeholders, administration and community
5) Ability to teach health information to groups of students/staff and counsel students and parents regarding health concerns
6) Ability to interpret rules and procedures for other school and health professionals
7) Knowledge of childhood and adolescent development
8) Medical knowledge and skill in nursing techniques, basic first aid, health assessment skills, and current CPR certification
9) Knowledge of DHS and MDE requirements
10) Skill in problem solving
11) Advanced technology skills
Job Type: Full-time, school year
Bargaining Unit: Teacher
Salary Range: Per contract
MUSIC TEACHER – LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE
A position exits for a long term substitute at Bemidji Middle School beginning approximately April 17, 2019 through the end of the school year. Applicants must be licensed by the Minnesota PELSB to teach music. Preference will be given to applicants licensed to teach vocal music.
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Middle School Science Teacher, Long Term Substitute (1.0)
Position: Middle School Science Teacher, Long Term Substitute (1.0)
Work Schedule: 8 hours/day, Monday-Friday
Start Date: 4/15/19
Pay and Benefits: Pay and benefits are in accordance with the teacher labor agreement – https://www.isd622.org/Page/310
Required Qualifications:
– Valid MN teaching license in Science for grades 6-8.
– Must demonstrate continued professional development through coursework, research and peer collaboration.
– Considerable knowledge of the core curriculum areas the teacher is responsible for instructing.
– Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, current researched best practices and strategies.
– Considerable knowledge of students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.
– Considerable knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts.
– Considerable knowledge of classroom management techniques.
– Working knowledge of instructional technologies.
– Considerable skill in classroom presentation.
– Considerable skill in classroom management and organization.
– Working skill in maintaining records and developing reports.
– Considerable ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
– Considerable ability to plan and implement lessons based upon district and school goals and objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
– Considerable ability to provide appropriate instruction in core subjects.
– Considerable ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations.
– Considerable ability to interact effectively with students, parents, other school staff, administration and community members of diverse ethnic/racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.
– Considerable ability to evaluate student performance and to present these evaluations in a manner that fosters higher student achievement.
– Considerable ability to work in a cooperative learning environment.
– Working ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology as appropriate.
Responsibilties:
– Provide instruction in the core curriculum areas(s) for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies.
– Implement the goals and objectives of the District and the school and/or program for which employed.
– Follow the prescribed course of study, except as authorized in the curriculum outlines or by the principals or other official rules and regulations.
– Evaluate student performance according to system used by school and/or District; promote student achievement; maintain required student records; make related reports to the principal as prescribed or authorized by the superintendent.
– Maintain contact and communications with parents of students and work with them in the development of each student.
– Perform classroom management duties; enforce District rules governing the conduct of students; take appropriate disciplinary action with students who do not follow District rules.
– Enforce District guidelines in regard to health and hygienic conditions and practices in the classroom as they may affect the physical and mental health of students.
ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.
Elementary School Principal
Litchfield Public School is searching for a full time Elementary Principal
Date of Availability: 7/01/19
Date Closing: 2/8/19 at 12:00 noon
Tentative Interview Dates: 2/27/19 and 2/28/19
Job Summary: Litchfield Public School District is seeking a full-time 1.O FTE Principal for Lake Ripley Elementary School. This is a 260 day administrative contract and includes 8 paid holidays and 25 days of paid vacation.
Qualifications: Candidates must hold a Minnesota K-12 Administrative Licensure. Pay and benefits will be commensurate with skills and level of experience and placed on the Administrative contract.
Working Conditions: Lake Ripley Elementary School is a Kindergarten through Grade 4 building with 600 students that is supported by a full time dean of students. It is located one hour west of the Mpls./St. Paul Metro area. Litchfield School District has approximately 1600 students in grades E-12 and participates in the Wright County Conference for activities and athletics. The Litchfield School District is also a successful and progressive 1 to 1 school with iPads and Macbooks available to all students.
Essential Functions:
-Model being a reflective practitioner and lead by being present and visible.
-Develop strong relationships with students, staff and parents.
-Continue to improve school climate to positively impact the learning of all students.
-Experience as an administrator or teacher leader essential.
-Have the ability to create effective master schedules at the elementary level.
-Prefer experience in evaluating and coaching instructional personnel and non-classified personnel.
-Prefer experience in administering a comprehensive student discipline program.
-Demonstrated skills and ability to work with staff in developing effective teaching strategies in a team environment.
-Demonstrated ability to ensure student academic success.
-Proficient or exemplary use of computer and technology skills to leverage student achievement.
-Performs other tasks and assumes additional responsibilities as the Superintendent may assign.
Speech Language Pathologist
Provide Speech language services to students who qualify for the service. Be part of a great special education team, conduct all aspects of due process procedures including conducting speech/language assessments, writing evaluation reports, writing IEP’s, writing progress reports, doing third party billing. See attached job description on the district’s web site.