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Long Term Substitute Teacher – Math Grade 8

Long Term Substitute Teacher – Math Grade 8

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Long Term Substitute Teacher – Grade 8 Middle School Math

Fall 2024 – August 26 through Mid November

Discovery Middle School

Essential Functions:

Deliver classroom instruction; implement lesson plans on instructional units; develop and determine methods, approaches and instructional units; maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.

Assess and evaluate student performance against lesson plans; determine the need for re-instruction or need for new approach; reinforce information previously taught in the classroom; determine grades for reporting purposes; monitor student performance and behaviors and determine how to approach bad behaviors.

Develop and plan instructional activities; develop and implement lesson plans personalized for individual student needs; assist in the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs); implement student assessments and evaluate results; determine assessment process for instructional units; research topics and materials designed to improve instructional presentations.

Prepare for substitute teachers; communicate with parents and participate in parent/student conferences; participate and prepare for peer evaluation process.

Supervise students during the school day according to the established building schedule; provide indirect supervision during regular school days.

Collaborate with staff in evaluating individual student issues and approaches to instructional units; evaluate new teaching technologies and/or procedures.

Participate in meetings (building staff meetings, departmental meetings, grade level meetings, staff development, open house/orientation) as necessary or required; attend professional development activities.

Curriculum Specialist – Multilingual Education Initiatives

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Curriculum Specialist – Multilingual Education Initiatives

The Southeast Service Cooperative seeks a full-time (40hrs/week) Multilingual Curriculum Specialist to support a Closing Educational Opportunity Gaps (CEOG) Grant funded by the Minnesota Department of Education. It is anticipated that the grant will be funded for two years (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026). The Multilingual Curriculum Specialist will play a critical role in advancing equitable instructional practices for multilingual learners within Minnesota schools. Primary responsibilities include leading the development, implementation, and dissemination of high-quality instructional materials and resources.
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Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with content experts, educators, and administrators to design an open-access repository of research-based instructional materials aligned to Minnesota State Standards
  • Ensure that materials are aligned with WIDA English Language Development Standards and address the academic strengths and needs of multilingual learners at multiple proficiency levels
  • Develop cross-curricular common formative language assessments to support all language domains
  • Provide professional development sessions on curricular implementation for educators and administrators.
  • Foster a culturally and linguistically responsive approach to teaching and learning
  • Create resources and learning opportunities to support schools with selecting and implementing high-quality instructional materials based on need/context
  • Develop role-based toolkits for various school personnel (administrators, counselors, teachers, information and technology specialists, and educational support professionals)
  • Outline evidence-based practices and legal responsibilities related to multilingual education
  • Create turn-key resources that can be localized to support schools and families
  • Facilitate reciprocal engagement between schools and multilingual families regarding curriculum options in multiple languages
  • Collaborate on research and dissemination plan for project information
  • Attend virtual and in-person meetings with the Project Director and Project Team
  • Other duties may be assigned given project needs and the applicant’s interests and expertise

Skills and Qualifications

  • MA or PhD in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or related field
  • Experience designing, selecting and implementing curriculum resources for multilingual learners
  • Robust knowledge of culturally and linguistically responsive curriculum design
  • Robust knowledge and experience implementing the 2020 WIDA English Language Development framework
  • Ability to apply inclusive and accessible design features to all content
  • Technology literacy, including word processing and various other software (e.g. Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc.)
  • Ability to understand and manage key project or program metrics
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow consistent procedures
  • Exceptional time management skills to meet project deadlines and milestones
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Passion for education, multilingual learners, and equity in education
  • Valid MN Driver’s License and ability to travel throughout Minnesota

Compensation: Salary and benefits commensurate with Southeast Service Cooperative compensation guidelines based primarily on education and experience, with a range between $80,000 and $90,000.

Work Environment: This position will primarily work remotely, but will be required to attend occasional meetings at the Southeast Service Cooperative office in Rochester, MN based on job duties. The Southeast Service Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We serve diverse communities across Southeastern Minnesota, and we strive to have our employees reflect the communities in which we partner. We encourage candidates who speak multiple languages to join us as we recognize that many of the communities we work with have significant language diversity. We recognize that a variety of experiences can prepare applicants to be successful in this work and we are committed to the holistic evaluation of all applicants for this position.

How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Applications are due by July 5, 2024.

AESP – Class IV-B – Technology Department Administrative Assistant

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Position Type: Administrative Assistant/Clerical/Administrative Assistant

Location: Educational Service Center

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

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Job summary:  To inspire and prepare each and every student with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning through technical services that support accessible, equitable, and user-friendly systems to support all users to effectively and efficiently achieve the district mission.  This position provides specialized clerical and technical duties for the Department of Instructional Systems as well as related responsibilities requiring creative solutions to specialized site/department needs. Answer correspondence and assemble highly confidential and sensitive information. Interact with a diverse group of external customers as well as internal contacts at all levels of the organization. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, organize and carry out a diversified workload, and make recommendations for changes in department practices or procedures.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

Track fees and process payments in the district fee management system, including creating and mailing invoices to families for fees relating to 1to1 devices, monitoring the balance of unpaid fees and providing reports of the balance as needed, and monitoring the consistency of fee naming for all fees.
Work with TSS I to issue fees from 1to1 repairs by contacting families regarding repair costs and following up with communications for unpaid fees.
Maintain contact with Authorized Service Provider, including maintaining contracts, ordering supplies, maintaining product part inventory of parts, and replenishing parts as necessary.
Maintain vendor warranty repairs; including creating repair requests, printing shipping labels, tracking warranty repairs, and shipping/receiving items.
Respond to requests to provide mobile devices and supplies including during collection and deployment by maintaining orders of supplies to ensure fulfillment as needed.
Provide device deployment and collection support by securing deployment/collection permits, scheduling planning meetings for individual sites, and scheduling shipping schedules for device delivery and/or pick up.
Work collaboratively with AESP in District-Wide Technology Support for shipment of supplies and equipment to sites.
Support Division of I2T2, as needed
Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.
Minimum qualifications include:

High school diploma or GED.
Understanding of data entry concepts.
Knowledge of spreadsheet and database management software and word processing skills.
Fundamentals of general office and general administrative procedures and operation requirements.
Understanding of office equipment and typical productivity software, databases or customized systems/applications.
Knowledge of basic record retention, and record/file/database maintenance requirements.
Understanding of data privacy requirements, laws, and rules as it pertains to job assignments.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

The attributes of an efficacious learner: resourceful, self-directed, responsible, problem-solver, and skilled communicator.
The ability to collaboratively solve problems.
The ability to work in an organized, efficient, and processed-oriented manner.
The ability to apply and follow record-keeping procedures and protocols to maintain and process data.
The ability to perform work assignments requiring attention to detail,  confidentiality, precision, and accuracy in accordance with set deadlines.
The ability to perform assigned functions with minimal direction in accordance with the established set of departmental operations.
Preferred qualifications include:

Experience working in a K-12 school setting
Proficiency in a language other than English (Spanish, Somali, Hmong, Vietnamese)
Salary:  View salary grid on Page 5, Section 1, and Classification, Pages 6 – 7, Section 3 of the Administrative Education Support Professionals (AESPs) contract

Work schedule: 8 hrs/day, 260/261 days per year

Job type or FTE:  Full-time; Year Round; Class IV-B

Bargaining unit: Administrative Education Support Professionals (AESPs)

Desired start date : July 1, 2024

Osseo Area Schools offers:

Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
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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Licensed Coordinator – Student Services

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Position Type: Administration-Licensed

Location: Educational Service Center

Closing Date: Open until filled

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Description:  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. Coordinate the planning, program development, evaluation, and improvement of Student Services programming; implement the continuous program improvement process; ensure Student Services programming is conducted according to rules and regulations; supervise staff; make appropriate and equitable use of resources and technologies; implement the goals and objectives of the District and department for which employed; support District and department leaders implementation of program improvement plans; coordinate the development and delivery of system staff development; build capacity in staff to meet system-wide and department initiatives to ensure equitable achievement gains for scholars; initiate and sustain collaboration within and across departments, programs, and buildings to improve scholar achievement; coordinate and support in-person, synchronous, and asynchronous learning and services when applicable; participate in district and department leadership activities. Ability to be flexible with work hours to meet the needs of the district and department at the discretion of the supervisor.

 

Job Summary:  The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental job duties:

Developing staff and/or individual capacity to apply technical/functional expertise for maximum impact; developing, implementing, and coordinating professional learning opportunities for department staff; providing guidance and work direction, when applicable, for support staff.
Creating and utilizing structures to ensure equitable hiring opportunities; exercising professional judgment regarding recommendation for employment, and coordinating hiring for direct reports.
Providing supervision to direct reports, including formative feedback and timely performance evaluations and/or demonstrating attention to quality enhancement by improving efficiencies and effectiveness in recordkeeping, workflow and compliance.
Leading the work of others; delegating tasks and authority appropriately and/or establishing procedures to guide system and departmental work; monitoring and demonstrating effective decision-making strategies in order to meet project deadlines.
Statement of duty/responsibility: Demonstrate Management Skills by:

 

Showing knowledge of resources aligned to instructional and program outcomes; showing knowledge of teacher professional resources to extend content knowledge and pedagogy; showing knowledge of and exercising professional judgment regarding implementation of high-quality instructional materials to ensure access to rigorous content and support scholars’ needs, engagement, and mastery.
Collaborating with department leaders to develop annual budgets; managing District and department resources equitably, effectively, and efficiently; collaborating with department leaders to develop tactical and strategic goals by analyzing program operational and strategic needs and resources (including; budget, personnel, time, facilities, materials) to ensure that expenditures are appropriate, meet objectives, and are within budget; making budget recommendations.
Knowing, understanding and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local policies, rules, regulations, and guidelines including Board Policies.
Applying effective and equitable decision-making processes.
Analyzing scholars’ achievement data in order to make informed continuous improvement processes recommendations.
Studying and remaining current with research and trends in areas such as curriculum, instruction, digital learning, and assessment to ensure program improvements are aligned with research.
Identifying, planning, implementing, and analyzing staffs’ professional learning needs, using formal and informal staff assessment tools, that align with department and/or district strategic plans; developing, implementing, and coordinating professional learning opportunities for staff.
Collaborating and providing leadership for projects that integrate various district departments and/or outside agencies; collaborating with staff, community, and the Minnesota Department of Education on issues of mutual interest; coordinating work with other departments to influence the use of technology for scholars for learning.
Statement of duty/responsibility: Demonstrate Interpersonal Skills by:

 

Establishing and cultivating mutual respect and rapport including positive interactions with and among colleagues, scholars, guardians/caregivers, and community; consistently demonstrating knowledge and caring about individuals; demonstrating and applying appropriate cultural and developmental awareness in interactions with colleagues, scholars, guardians/caregivers, and community; recognizing and honoring the dignity, needs, and individual identity of colleagues, scholars, guardians/caregivers, and community.
Expressing ideas clearly in speaking and writing; communicating effectively in public; presenting to a variety of groups; encouraging frequent and open communication; maintaining accessibility and visibility in the organization; inviting suggestions and feedback.
Ensuring administration, colleagues, and community members are informed of the accomplishments, improvement areas, and the needs of department; implementing a communications plan related to program improvement; disseminating program information to scholars, guardians/caregivers, community, administrators, colleagues, and staff; responding to individuals with questions, concerns or requests for information; responding to external requests for information (ex: compile data and submit state and federal reports).
Actively seeking alliances with state agencies, other school districts, and professional and community based organizations in an effort to influence and improve the work of the department/program.
Perceiving the needs and concerns of others and providing appropriate support; resolving conflicts; demonstrating cultural responsiveness.
Statement of duty/responsibility: Demonstrate Professionalism by:

 

Showing commitment to own professional growth; reflecting on knowledge and practice through self-assessment; accurately assessing the effectiveness of own leadership and activities; citing specific examples, ideas, and means for areas of improvement; identify personal growth areas and independently seeking opportunities to develop and refine knowledge and practices; maintaining documentation of progress toward professional learning goals.
Managing work duties effectively; organizing and scheduling time commitments to meet demands of the job; meeting established timelines and deadlines; maintaining accurate, accessible, and clear department and content/program documentation and records.
Effectively initiating contact, communication, and collaboration with staff, colleagues, and administrators; providing timely, constructive, and substantive information about instructional programs in a culturally sensitive manner; seeking opportunities to develop relationships and engage scholars, guardians/caregivers, staff, colleagues, and community.
Cultivating and sustaining positive and productive relationships with colleagues; helping to identify challenges and taking positive action toward their solution; actively participating in a culture of professional inquiry to improve practice; participating in school, program/content, District and state meetings and events; supporting implementation of the District’s mission.
Remaining current regarding program/content knowledge and pedagogy; seeking collegial support and feedback; seeking knowledge regarding the scholars and community served and applying findings to program/content practice participating in professional organizations to enhance practice; providing leadership and support to colleagues.
Demonstrating professional demeanor; representing the district in a positive manner; establishing and maintaining a positive image with sites and community.
Consistently maintaining and modeling honesty, integrity, and confidentiality in interactions with staff, colleagues, scholars, guardians/caregivers, and community; inspiring trust by demonstrating competence, reliability, sincerity, and caring; demonstrating adaptability and flexibility; actively addressing scholars’ needs; advocating for scholars.
Statement of duty/responsibility: Perform other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensed as a Director of Special Education in Minnesota.
Education: Commensurate with license requirements.
Minimum of three years experience in the field.
Preferred Qualifications:

 

Licensed as School Principal preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include:

 

Organizational, supervisory, and management abilities;
Communication skills including writing, speaking and listening;
Ability to work with parents, community groups and diverse local, regional and state agencies;
Ability to coordinate program implementation, develop program improvement, initiate action, render recommendations and evaluate programs;
Ability to organize time, set priorities;
Ability to apply principles of supervision in the evaluation of staff performance;
Ability to inform others in planning and decision making;
Ability to plan and carry out long range planning for in-service training and program improvement;
Ability to establish personal and department goals and manage work effectively;
Skills in problem solving.
Salary: View salary grids on Pages 3 – 4, Section 1. of the Licensed Coordinators agreement

Job type or FTE: Full-time

Bargaining unit: Licensed Coordinators

Desired start date: July 1, 2024

 

Osseo Area Schools offers:

 

Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
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.

Apply Today.

Art Teacher – Middle School

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Art Teacher – Part-time (0.75 FTEs)
Middle School Sites

Mankato Area Public Schools has a position available for a part-time (0.75FTEs)Middle School Art Teacher beginning August 19, 2024, for the 2024-25 school year.

Summary of Duties:
This position will teach middle school art grades 6-8.

Requirements:
MN licensure in Visual Arts is required.

Application deadline:
June 28, 2024, or until filled.

Candidates should complete the online application found at www.isd77.org. Please upload transcripts and 3 current letters of recommendation to your online application.

These positions will be filled on the basis of experience, competency, and qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the District.  District 77 complies with state and federal fair employment regulations.

For further information, contact Aaron Hyer, Principal at Dakota Meadows Middle School 507-387-5077.