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Media Center Professional

Media Center Professional

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Job Description

The Media Center Professional will be responsible for the oversight of all of the Media Centers in Alexandria Public Schools. The Media Center professional will work closely with the media center non-certified staff and the principals.

Job Duties

Collaboration with Non-Certified Technology Support – Media and Productions
Create an annual timeline of major events and dates throughout the year
Ensure all tasks are completed, based on the timeline
Ensure inventory is scheduled each Spring, staggered by sites
Provide oversight of keyboarding with teachers and media non-certified
Oversight of Destiny
Member of the district selection committee meetings, assist to provide reviews to committee members in advance of the meetings
Work with media paraprofessionals and provide ongoing support
Some teaching required
Other duties as assigned by Assistant Superintendent
Qualifications:

Library media specialist license or ability to obtain a library media specialist license
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work closely with parents, staff, administration and community

Part-Time: .5 FTE

District Wide

Salary Range: $24,114-$40,517

Principal, Elementary, Immersion School

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Elementary Principal, Immersion School, 2024-2025 School Year

Position Type:
Administration/Principal

Date Posted:
5/3/2024

Location:
Clearview Elementary

Date Available:
07/01/2024

Closing Date:
Open until filled

POSITION:
Principal, Elementary, Spanish Immersion School

TYPE OF POSITION:
225-Day Contract

QUALIFICATIONS:
RequiredMasters/Specialist degree in K-12 administration plus administrative licensure in the state of Minnesota as a Principal
3-5 years of significant school leadership experience

PreferredBilingual speaker in English and Spanish
3-5 years of experience in a licensed teaching position or other school-based position
Experience leading in a diverse school community
Experience with English Learners and Special Education programs, processes, and compliance

SUMMARY:
Clearview Elementary School, one of eight elementary schools in the St. Cloud Area School District, is a Spanish Immersion school.  The Principal of Clearview will serve as the leader for this school serving approximately 400 students Pre-K through Fifth Grade.  The ideal candidates will demonstrate their experience and knowledge in dual language education and in the design, integration, and implementation of systems to improve student results, as well as knowledge of curriculum, instructional practices, school improvement, social-emotional learning and supports, wellness and leadership development.
At all of our sites, St. Cloud Area Schools seek building administrators who have demonstrated the capacity to ensure high academic achievement for all students.  Candidates must demonstrate the ability to effectively establish a culture of physical, emotional, and academic safety in which the school community recognizes and values the authentic identities of its members.  Leaders must be prepared to recognize, respond to, and redress inequities and support students and staff in fostering an unwavering belief in their capacity to succeed.  Valuing strengths and exhibiting mindful leadership, successful candidates will understand how to leverage success to create a healthy, thriving school community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Create and sustain positive learning outcomes with a racially and culturally diverse student population.Implement a differentiated instructional program that ensures all learners have access to challenging, rigorous coursework.
Support the academic, developmental, and social-emotional learning needs of PK – 5 students.
Ensure instruction and curriculum are culturally relevant and engaging.
Ensure all students have access to the guaranteed and viable curriculum.
Provide professional learning opportunities aligned with the adopted curriculum and learning needs of students.
Engage in instructional observation, assessment, and coaching with teaching staff.
Maintain a systematic process to analyze student and program outcome data, adapt the school program to meet changing needs, and abandon programs or initiatives that do not produce clear, sustainable high achievement for all learners.

Create and sustain a positive climate and culture that inspires a shared sense of community built on trust, collaboration, and safety.  Integrate social-emotional learning into curriculum and instructional practices.
Administer and support school wide behavior management using Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
Prepare and administer budget for building and grounds, general fund, capital outlay, and personnel in alignment with the district mission and core values.
Manage the operational functions of the school including purchasing, staffing, scheduling, record-keeping, and reporting to various government agencies.
Supervise all licensed and non-licensed personnel including forecasting needs, recruiting, interviewing, recommending for hire, evaluating performance, coaching, and assigning work consistent with negotiated agreements, district policies, and building procedures.
Support extended day and extended year programming that meets the needs of a racially and culturally diverse student body.
Align efforts with the District Mission, Core Values, and Strategic Plan.
Act in accordance with professional ethics, state and federal laws and regulations, and District mandates, rules, policies, procedures, and assignments.

Create and sustain family and community engagement with the school community.Empower stakeholders by consistently creating an atmosphere of value and respect for students, staff, parents, colleagues, and community members.
Work cooperatively with colleagues, teachers, parents, support staff, and community members in the best interest of students.
Respond effectively to requests for information from students, staff, parents, community groups, and government organizations.
Create high levels of trust and engagement from all stakeholders by seeking out and valuing input from community members.
Promote a positive image of the school, students, and district in the community and state by supporting and modeling the District Mission and Core Values.
Design and implement a building level public relations program: promote parent and community involvement through opportunities for committee participation; provide frequent written and oral communications; create collaborative meeting opportunities, and, implement an ethical, effective social media presence.

Other Duties as Assigned

PHYSICAL FACTORS:
Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and model and to promote a welcoming working and learning environment.  Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement.  Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work.

It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District

Art Teacher .93 FTE

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Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:
Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.
Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
Provide appropriate feedback on work.
Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
Prepare required reports on students and activities.
Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.
Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student
needs.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
Prepare classroom for class activities.
Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development.
Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.

Manager of Student & Staff Safety

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of:
    • state and federal laws, regulations, rules, codes, and standards of workplace safety, emergency preparedness, restrictive procedures, and workplace environment issues;
    • how safety can impact students, staff, and other occupants;
    • social-emotional learning practices support student needs;
    • best practices with regards to emergency planning assessments, workplace safety, threat, and security assessments, emergency/crisis tabletop drills, and full-scale emergency drills;
    • best practices to promote and maintain security and safety of staff and students;
    • the student populations served in District 287 programs and the safety issues presented in different instructional settings;
    • essential workplace safety, and environmental concepts
  • Skills in:
    • the development of operational procedures and guides to workplace safety;
    • the development of procedures and guides for support of students and the de-escalation of challenging, disruptive, and/or aggressive behaviors;
    • strong training and presentation skills using interactive delivery methods;
    • organizational leadership and multi-tasking;
    • developing interpersonal and interagency relationships;
    • strong oral and written communication;
    • working with a culturally diverse population and the ability to navigate intercultural issues with sensitivity, awareness, and a high level of cultural proficiency.
  • Ability to:
    • work independently as well as collaboratively with teams;
    • expand knowledge of social emotional learning best practices with teams;
    • proactively identify and suggest ways to reduce safety risks and liability, prevent and manage workplace violence and improve school-community relations relating to safety;
    • perform assessments of safety-related issues and provide statistical analysis and reports to district leaders;
    • assess, plan, and deliver health and safety related curriculum to a broad and diverse audience;
      initiate, innovate, be flexible, and follow through;

Essential Functions
The following identifies the essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.

  • Lead the training, coaching, mentoring, and professional development of Student Safety Coaches;
  • Promotes the achievement of racial equity in student safety and behavior practices and learning for students;
  • Supports using evidence based social emotional learning practices in addressing student needs through use of community building, restorative practices, and other strategies;
  • Develop and deliver instruction on procedures and best practices that are designed to minimize and prevent staff injuries;
  • Collaborates with the work of strategic planning teams to ensure site based health and safety practices align with the strategic plan;
  • Participate in site inspections with Facilities Senior Manager and manage site fire drills, lockdown drills and provide feedback; recommend improvements to site administrators and executive directors;
  • Recommend and provide instruction on how to properly manage health and safety policies, programs, and procedures;
  • Assist administration in their efforts to develop and maintain Board policies and procedures in the areas of school safety and security;
  • Work collaboratively with the Building Principal, building and district staff, and external providers to develop effective methods to assess and address staff mental health and response to trauma;
  • Active participant in Restrictive Procedure committee work;
  • Collaborates with special education department for Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Everyday Behavior Tools, and related training;
  • Provide instruction to administrators on proper methods to review and strengthen site entry protocols;
  • Assists in planning, organizing, and implementing staff development and training in best practices in safety and security recommending improvements and/or additions that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the building’s s overall security and safety efforts;
  • Counsels and assists instructional, support and ancillary personnel in problem-solving activities pertaining to student behavior to determine appropriate solutions;
  • Provides support to staff at 360 meetings as needed;
  • Conducts safety planning and implementation of safety and crisis plans in conjunction with the District Incident Command Team.
  • Leads critical incident and restrictive procedure data collection. Assists staff in analyzing and interpreting data to provide an objective assessment of the effectiveness of individual student and program interventions.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Review the full Job Classification

Life Science Teacher 7th grade – 1.0 FTE

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To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Work is performed under the supervision of the principal.

Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.
Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.

Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
Provide appropriate feedback on work.
Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
Prepare required reports on students and activities.
Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.
Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
Prepare classroom for class activities.
Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development.
Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.

ESP – Information Technology

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Position Type:
Technology

Location:
Educational Service Center

Closing Date:
Until Filled

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 through level one technical services that support accessible, equitable and user-friendly systems with training that supports all users to effectively and efficiently achieve the district mission. Osseo Area Schools is Minnesota’s 5th largest school district. This position will be a part of the Instructional and Informational Technology Team (I2T2) which provides technical support to approximately 21,000 students and 3,000 staff members across 31 site locations. This includes the management of approximately 9,000 classroom/staff computers and 21,000 student mobile devices. With support from technical support specialists, repair technicians, network administrators and school staff, this position works to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction with technology services.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

Provide first-level installation, diagnosis, repair, and maintenance on all computing devices and peripheral classroom hardware and equipment, including network connections
Provide first-level technical support using procedures and tools established by District-Level Technical Support;
Document daily activities in the work order system and escalate to second level as needed;
Provide training and instruction in the use of classroom, mobile, and instructional technologies;
Provide inventory of hardware and software as requested; and,
Perform other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include:

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic.
Communicates effectively and confidently, both verbally and in writing.
Proficiency to troubleshoot hardware, software and explain current technology to end-users
Ability to use a variety of operating systems, including Windows, ChromeOS, and iOS.
Ability to respond to help desk requests via telephone, help desk software, and email
Ability to travel to different sites during the workday.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

Strong customer service orientation – dedication to customer needs; understanding the customer’s sense of urgency.
Demonstrate initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Excellent organizational skills in prioritizing and documenting needs.
Ability to work under pressure.
Flexibility, resilience, and tolerance for ambiguity.
Ability to collaborate effectively

Preferred qualifications include:

Experience working in a K-12 school setting
Proficiency in a language other than English (Spanish, Somali, Hmong, Vietnamese)

Salary: View Classification II (2) salary grid on page 4, section 2, and classification, page 5, section 2 on Educational Support Professional contract

Work schedule: 6 hours/day; 5 days/week; school year

Job Type or FTE: Part-time, school year

Bargaining Unit: Educational Support Professional

This position may be assigned to the district office or to a site.

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.