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TOSA / Digital Learning Coach

TOSA / Digital Learning Coach

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The Richfield Public School District is now accepting applications for a full time TOSA / Digital Learning Coach beginning July 1, 2018. The Digital Learning Coach will work to increase teacher competence and confidence in the delivery of curriculum that is rich in digital media and instructional technology. This specialist will work directly with staff to effectively use digital devices to access and interact with digital content to promote enhanced learning opportunities. The position will support the integration of the full-range of technology resources available to students and staff such as Chromebooks, GSuite for Edu, interactive whiteboards, computers, digital content, digital textbooks, podcasts, video, simulations, web resources, and other applications. The Digital Learning Coach needs to not only have a good understanding and familiarity with educational technology, and technology integration, but also show expertise in curriculum and assessment design and delivery. In addition, the coordinator will assist in the implementation of student standards in digital and media literacy, and supporting all teachers in acquiring the skills to communicate with students and parents effectively via digital resources. Read attached job description on our website for full details.

We are located in the heart of the Twin Cities Metropolitan area and serve a diverse student population in Richfield and the surrounding communities. Richfield Public Schools inspires and empowers each individual to learn, grow & excel.

Note: The TOSA position will require a flexed calendar of 5-10 summer work days that will be flex off days during the school year. These days will mostly fall in mid-August.

Graduate Teaching Fellowship, Health Education

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Openings

2018-19 Graduate Teaching Fellowships

Minnesota State University, Mankato

 

Openings are available for the Graduate Teaching Fellow Program (classroom experience while working on a masters degree program in Education).  Applicants must have a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Teaching degree in Health Education.

Seniors in a teacher education program who will complete all requirements for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Teaching degree, complete all required testing, and obtain appropriate Minnesota teacher licensure by August, 2018, or recent teacher education graduates (who have not held regular teaching appointments) are eligible to apply.  Application deadline: until filled.

Teaching Fellow positions are available in the following Professional Development School (PDS) participating districts:

  • Health Education, Mankato Area Public Schools (most likely Prairie Winds Middle School)

For more information about the TOSA/Fellows program and the application form, please visit our website, http://ed.mnsu.edu/cepss/.   To request printed application materials, please contact Jill Ryan, Center for Educator Partnerships and Student Support, 117 Armstrong Hall, Mankato, MN  56001, (507) 389-1217, Fax: (507) 389-2838, email:   [email protected]

Graduate Teaching Fellowship, Health Education

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Openings

2018-19 Graduate Teaching Fellowships

Minnesota State University, Mankato

 

Openings are available for the Graduate Teaching Fellow Program (classroom experience while working on a masters degree program in Education).  Applicants must have a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Teaching degree in Health Education.

Seniors in a teacher education program who will complete all requirements for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Teaching degree, complete all required testing, and obtain appropriate Minnesota teacher licensure by August, 2018, or recent teacher education graduates (who have not held regular teaching appointments) are eligible to apply.  Application deadline: until filled.

Teaching Fellow positions are available in the following Professional Development School (PDS) participating districts:

  • Health Education, Mankato Area Public Schools (most likely Prairie Winds Middle School)

For more information about the TOSA/Fellows program and the application form, please visit our website, http://ed.mnsu.edu/cepss/.   To request printed application materials, please contact Jill Ryan, Center for Educator Partnerships and Student Support, 117 Armstrong Hall, Mankato, MN  56001, (507) 389-1217, Fax: (507) 389-2838, email:   [email protected]

Licensed Nurse – 0.80 FTE Position

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PART-TIME LICENSED NURSE (0.80 FTE)

Caledonia School District has an opening for a part-time Licensed Nurse (0.80 FTE) beginning the 2017-2018 school year.  Must have a current nurse license.  Please submit your cover letter, school district employment application, resume, letter of recommendations, transcripts, copy of licensure and references to Superintendent Ben Barton, Caledonia Public School District Office, 511 West Main Street, Caledonia, MN 55921 or Email:  [email protected]  Application deadline is June 1, 2018.

Superintendent

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Position Available: Superintendent

District Name: Caledonia Area Public Schools

District Address: 511 W. Main Street, Caledonia MN 55921

Consultants Assisting the Board: Charlie Kyte (651-247-6505, [email protected]) and Eric Bartleson (507-429-5233, [email protected])

District Highlights: The district lives out its mission – To provide the best education to empower all learners to thrive in a changing world and to encourage cooperation among home, school, and community in order to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes for citizenship.

District Level

  • 1 to 1 iPad program in grades 4-12.
  • Comprehensive community education programming serving all ages.
  • Summer food program serving ages birth to 18 at no cost.
  • Strong partnerships with higher education.

Elementary School

  • Recognized as a REWARD school for student achievement in reading and math.
  • 21st Century Learning Spaces including a new art gallery, Makerspace, alternative student seating and workspaces, new paintings, and murals.
  • Hands-on higher order learning with projects with STEM and humanities focus, a school-wide showcase of learning, increased student questioning, and collaborative experiences. 
  • Intensified reading efforts including individualized power goals for students that can be supported by parents and teachers. 
  • “Hand in Hand” Preschool is a 4 Star Parent Aware program, and school-aged care open before/after school and all summer. Surround care for preschool. 

Caledonia Middle/High School

  • 16th out of 487 High Schools in MN on Reading, Math, and Science state assessment last year.
  • Above state and national average on the ACT assessment.
  • Each child has an individual plan to explore and prepare to be college and career ready.
  • An average of 6 college courses offered in the school each year allowing students to acquire over 20 college credits per year, without leaving Caledonia.

Activities

  • Student athletes perform at an extraordinary level with regular trips to the state tournaments.
  • Robotics, Lego League, and engineering opportunities are provided for students at all levels.  Robotics team qualified for the world championship last school year.
  • Award-winning Agriculture and FFA programs that regularly compete at the state and national level.
  • Award-winning choir among the tops in the conference and region.
  • Comprehensive art programs that include a yearly musical, one-act play, concert band, marching band, jazz band, pep band, and jazz choir. 

Communities Served: Caledonia Area Public School District covers 240 square miles, borders the Mississippi River and the Iowa border in the beautiful, historic southeastern bluff country of Minnesota. The District serves the communities of Brownsville, Caledonia, Eitzen and Freeburg. The area has a diverse, service and agricultural economy, and a strong heritage. The community highly values education and has a growing population.

Student Population: Approximately 685 students ECSU-K-12 with a slightly growing student population.

District Budget: $11 million ($8.5 million general fund budget) with $885K unreserved fund balance. The district voters recently renewed an operating referendum at a level of $760 per pupil with a 76% positive vote for 5 years.

District Schools:

  • Elementary school (Pre-K-5)
  • High School/ Middle School (grades 6 – 12)
  • Member of the Hiawatha Valley Education District for low incidence services
  • 130 total employees and 47% of teachers with Master’s Degrees

Union Affiliation: Education Minnesota

Teachers’ Contract Status: Contract for Teachers Association settled thru June 30, 2019, and Support Association thru June 30, 2020.

Search Calendar:

Application Deadline: June 8, 2018
Selected candidates selected by the Board committee: Mid-June, 2018
Interviews dates: 3rd week of June 2018
Position Begins: July 1, 2018, or as soon thereafter as possible

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested parties should send a Letter of Application, a complete Resume, and Reference letters
to Eric Bartleson at [email protected]

Inquiries regarding the position can be directed to Search Consultant Charlie Kyte at 651-247-6505 or [email protected] or to Search Consultant Eric Bartleson at 507-429-5233 or [email protected]

Special Education – Alternative Education Program/Self Contained Middle School Teacher

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The Green Bay Public School District is accepting applications for a special education teaching position in the middle school program at Dr. Rosa Minoka Hill School. The teacher chosen for this position must demonstrate a commitment to working with at-risk students with multiple learning levels. The candidate must have the ability to differentiate curriculum and instructional techniques and have a disposition to manage crisis and be flexible and willing to change plans quickly. The teacher must collaborate closely with all related service providers, both in district and out of the district, as well as monitor, assess, and adjust the program needs throughout the school year. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to work with challenging youth. The major mission for staff is to keep students engaged and in attendance.

The right candidate for this position will be able to apply their working knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as well as special education criteria, serve as a case manager on annual IEPs, three-year evaluations, etc. in collaboration with home school to ensure legal compliance. By attending weekly collaborative team meetings of alternative education programs to ensure IDEA compliance, communicate ideas for classroom management, assist with the management of student behavior and learning needs, and share information, the teacher for this position will ensure students with disabilities are college, career, and/or community ready. Are you ready to share your knowledge and talents with the Minoka team? Apply today!