Full time (1.0FTE) Mathematics teaching position is available beginning the 2024-25 school year at Forest Lake Area Middle School to teach students in grades 7-8.
Math Teacher
Special Education Teacher
Special Education Teacher
This position will support our setting IV program located in Chisago Lakes – SOAR (Skill-building Opportunities for Academic Resiliency)
Position Purpose:
The special education teacher develops materials and lesson plans, conducts classroom instruction and evaluates and assesses both instructional materials and student performance. The teacher meets with parents, interprets student progress and informs parents/guardians about student strengths, weaknesses and/or progress. Additionally, the special education teacher facilitates Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Evaluation Summary Report (ESR) meetings and completes special education paperwork as determined by state and local due process requirements.
Performance Responsibilities:
1. Plans instruction and other student support activities, including the establishment of overall goals and priorities, unit plans, classroom activities, (i.e. laboratory experiments, media presentations, etc.) and daily lesson plans, as applicable to the teacher’s particular assignment. Such plans should be consistent with the district/department goals and objectives; should consider the needs and abilities of the students; and should incorporate basic components of lesson design, as appropriate. Reviews, selects and modifies materials and resources consistent with instructional objectives and students’ participation.
2. Provides instruction to students in a manner which incorporates essential elements of instruction; i.e. teaching to specific objectives, teaching at appropriate levels of difficulty, including methods of extending students’ thinking, uses techniques to monitor student progress and adjusts instruction accordingly, and correctly employs various principles of learning.
3. Establishes and maintains student control/discipline in the classroom, on school premises, and/or in school activities by communicating expectations for appropriate behavior. Provides structure and consistency and encourages student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect in a manner consistent with district policies and procedures and legal requirements.
4. Participates in parent/teacher conferences. Interprets student strengths, weaknesses and/or problems that the student may be experiencing in the classroom.
5. Collaborates with other professional staff regarding the needs of students, communicating accurately, preserving confidentiality of information and sharing approaches to instructional units and new teaching technologies or procedures available.
6. Develops student tests and evaluates results. Determines student grades for instructional units and reports grades to parents.
7. Develops and maintains adequate knowledge of the subject(s) taught or support services rendered, and demonstrates an understanding of how the subject(s) or support services fit into the overall district and department philosophy, objectives and curriculum.
8. Pursues professional development activities to broaden and deepen knowledge of content and teaching skills and continually identifies professional needs and develops strategies to meet these needs.
9. Collaborates with other professionals regarding the formulation of building site procedures.
10. Facilitates IEP and ESR meetings as determined by state and local due process requirements.
11. Completes all special education paperwork in compliance with state and local due process requirements.
12. Performs related work as apparent or assigned.
Speech/Language Pathologist (SLP) – 0.5 FTE
Speech/Language Pathologist (SLP) – 0.5 FTE
**$5,000 signing bonus provided**
Position Description:
The SLP will be a critical team member of the St. Croix River Education District’s growing birth to three early childhood special education (ECSE) team, serving districts across the St. Croix River Education District, including Chisago Lakes, Rush City, Hinckley-Finlayson, and East Central.
Position Purpose:
The Speech/Language Pathologist (SLP) provides early intervention services to children ages birth through age 2 years 11 months with developmental delays and/or disabilities and their families. In collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, this SLP will partner with and be a resource to families to help produce the best possible developmental outcomes for their infants and toddlers in the most natural learning environment.
Essential Duties:
- Identification, Screening and Evaluation
- Assist in the completion of early childhood developmental screenings
- Complete multi-disciplinary team evaluations and assessments of infants and toddlers (as deemed appropriate by screening results, medical records, or evaluation team decision) to determine developmental strengths and needs for each child and priorities of the family
- Synthesize assessment data and evaluation results to make eligibility determinations set forth by the state of Minnesota
- Serve as a member of the Interagency Help Me Grow committee, as appropriate
- Service Delivery
- Provide direct and indirect speech/language services to infants and toddlers, ages birth through 2 years 11 months, and their families as specified within each learner’s Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) throughout the calendar year.
- Prepare and maintain an efficient schedule for delivery of all early intervention responsibilities
- Assure compliance with special education procedural requirements and due process timelines
- Prepare individual program plans, periodic reviews and progress reports according to due process guidelines
- Prepare activities/plans to use for coaching the caregivers which are consistent with the family’s priorities, individual program plan, and routines within the home setting
- Coach and model to parents or caregivers the appropriate skills/activities to use in working with their child
- Determine developmentally appropriate materials, assessment tools, and/or adapted equipment for use with infants and toddlers, and their families
- Assist in ordering materials and diagnostic tools
- Facilitate accommodations and modifications to materials, assistive technology, and the home environment
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Provide input on curriculum and instruction development, selection, and implementation as requested
- Assist in the development and procurement of accessible materials, as needed
- Consultation and Collaboration
- Act as IFSP service coordinator and work cooperatively with special education personnel, families and other service providers
- Work collaboratively with member districts to ensure smooth transitions into district programming
- Identify community resources and assist families to access these resources
- Professional Learning
- Actively participate in local early childhood committees, as well as other regional or state professional learning opportunities
- Provide training and consultation regarding augmentative/alternative communication, articulation, language, voice, and fluency, as needed.
- Other Duties
- Performs other duties as assigned
ELL/ESL Teacher
District ELL/ESL Teacher
Caledonia Area Public School District No. 299 has an opening for a full-time K-12 ELL/ESL teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Candidate must hold an ELL/ESL Minnesota license or be willing to work on an Out of Field Placement (OFP). Please complete a Certified Staff Employment Application located under the Human Resource area of school district website, and include a resume, application letter, copy of license, and three letters of recommendation to: Caledonia Area Middle/High School, Mr. Nathan Boler, 825 North Warrior Avenue, Caledonia, MN 55921 or email [email protected] Application deadline August 23, 2024 or until filled.
Teacher – Special Education
Position Type: Student Support Services/Resource
Location: Elm Creek Elementary
Closing Date: Until Filled
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Job Summary: To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. Provide instruction and support in the curriculum areas or program for which employed including writing and implementing individual scholar goals and objectives, evaluating scholar performance according to the goals and objectives on the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) used by the district, promoting scholar achievement, maintaining required scholar records, making related reports to the site/department licensed administrators as prescribed or authorized by the superintendent, maintaining contact and communications with guardians/caregivers of scholars and working with them in the development of each scholar, performing classroom management duties, enforcing district rules governing conduct, understanding and implementing due process guidelines following state and federal rules, regulations and district policy; make appropriate and equitable use of instructional resources and technologies; implement the goals and objectives of the district and the school and/or program for which employed; provide in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous learning when applicable; work collaboratively with others. Willing to participate in district, building, department, or program leadership activities.
Osseo Area Schools is a Qcomp school district: Teacher Development & Evaluation Overview
Please review the full job description at the link below for a detailed description of the essential functions and requirements of the position.
Special Education Classroom Teacher
Minimum qualifications include:
Bachelor’s Degree required
MN teaching license in Special Education, OR a valid MN teaching license in another field and willing to obtain an Out of Field Permission.*
If not currently licensed, must be willing and eligible to apply for and receive a Tier 1 or 2.*
*Additional information can be found at MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB). Apply for Additional License
Preferred qualifications include:
Licensed in ASD, SLD or EBD; multiple licenses preferred.
Salary: View salary grid on Pages 51 – 52 of the teacher’s contract Education Minnesota Osseo
FTE: .1.0
Desired start date: 8/26/24
Bargaining unit: Education Minnesota Osseo
Osseo Area Schools offers:
Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
Summer opportunities
and more
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.
Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.
Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 763-391-7007.
Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:
Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
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Science Teacher
- Actively encourage and embrace each member of the school community
- Create a sense of support that fosters individual growth and pursuit of learning
- Continually work to understand your own assumptions and biases and how they impact the learning environment
- Make a commitment to value and manage cultural uniquenesses and adapt education to meet the needs of each student
- Prepare students to meet “the next challenge” through fostering confidence that comes from adventurous exploration and rigorous academics
- Develop a culture of trust where students, families, and staff are all reflected in decisions that shape the learning environment
- Foster student agency in a way that allows and encourages students to make choices that personalize their learning journey
- Build a day-to-day experience that leads students to their passion and purpose