- 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
Elementary Music Specialist
Special Education Teacher *Multiple position available*
- The licensed Special Education Lead works closely with the district Individualized Student Services Team to support the development and implementation of the building/program’s special education service delivery model.
- The teacher serves as a resource for their special education staff in disseminating information on evidence-based instructional practices and targeted professional development.
- 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
Staff Accountant
The Staff Accountant shall provide knowledgeable, accurate and professional support to the Director of Finance. With great attention to detail, the Staff Accountant must have the ability to independently analyze and report data, enter and maintain financial information and work with district staff members in an efficient and timely manner so that overall district objectives may be achieved. The Staff Accountant is expected to understand and maintain GAAP (generally acceptable accounting principles) and UFARS (Uniform Financial Accounting and Reporting Standards).
Middle School Science Teacher
Teacher Level: Grades 7-8
Building Location: Discovery Middle School
Total FTE: 1.0
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.
Summer Music Camp Teachers
Our Summer Music camp runs from June 10 -27 at Discovery Middle School.
The following positions are available:
(1) Music Theory – 42 hours
(1) Band Lessons – 60 hours
(1) Band Lessons – 54 hours
(1) Orchestra lessons – 60 hours
Week 1: June 10-13 – 8:30am to 2:30pm
Week 2: June 17 – 21 – 8:30am to 2:30pm
(no class June 19 due to national holiday)
Week 3: June 24-27 – 8:00am to 12:00pm (Lesson Instructors only)
* Please indicate which position you are interested in on your application.
Special Services Supervisor
Special Services Supervisor
Position Location: The Special Services Supervisor will serve North Branch Area Public Schools (Pre-k through 12) and the Chisago County Schools’ Life Work Center (18-22)
Position Purpose:
The Special Services Supervisor position will be responsible for developing, directing, and providing ongoing leadership, coordination, and oversight of special services programming within established policies and directives of the education district and assigned member district(s), as well as any federal or state applicable laws. In consultation with the Director of Special Education and/or Executive Director, the position provides technical assistance on legal and regulatory compliance in areas of special education, Section 504, and Alternative Delivery of Specialized Instructional Services (ADSIS). In addition, the position provides support in the implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework.
Essential Duties:
- Professional Learning
- Engage in professional learning aligned with SCRED goals and district-specific needs to inform SCRED professional learning opportunities provided to members
- Develop professional learning plans in collaboration with the SCRED Services Coordination Team to ensure alignment with SCRED goals and messaging across service areas
- Facilitate professional learning using effective adult learning strategies on a variety of topics, including due process, special education programming, section 504, and MTSS implementation
- Facilitate department meetings in each member district building to promote ongoing professional learning and provide critical updates
- Create resources and reference materials to enhance professional learning and/or provide guidance to member district staff
- Facilitate or participate in assigned stakeholder meetings, work groups, and networking opportunities
- Collaboration & Consultation
- Provide technical assistance on legal and regulatory compliance in the areas of special education, Section 504, and MTSS
- Collaborate with SCRED and member district staff to enhance special services programming
- Consult with school teams regarding challenging student cases and parental disagreements
- Facilitate conciliation meetings and coordinate alternative dispute resolution opportunities with the Minnesota Department of Education
- Provide leadership to the Chisago or Pine County Interagency Collaborative at the committee level
- Administrative Processes
- Manage the Local Collaborative Time Study (LCTS) procedures for Chisago or Pine County Interagency Collaborative
- Assist in the implementation of procedures related to child find and child count under the direction of the Director of Special Education
- Facilitate the data collection for the Special Education Data Reporting Application (SEDRA) for assigned SCRED districts
- Provide leadership in the completion of the special education compliance monitoring processes for both SCRED and Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) under the direction of the Director of Special Education
- Respond to complaints and due process hearing requests filed with MDE in collaboration with Director of Special Education
- Request out of field permissions, discretionary variances, and tiered licenses for staff when necessary with the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB)
- Facilitate the completion of the Alternative Delivery of Specialized Instruction Services (ADSIS) application and data reporting requirements
- Formulate recommendations regarding special services staffing, supplies/equipment, transportation, outside evaluations, etc. for district(s) of assignment and SCRED programs
- Assist member district administrators with special services staffing (e.g., allocations, hiring, onboarding)
- Oversee the special education procurement process in district(s) of assignment
- System-Level Coordination
- Develop, direct, and provide ongoing leadership, coordination, and oversight of special services programming within district(s) of assignment
- Oversee SCRED student programs located in district(s) of assignment in collaboration with Director of Special Education and assigned host-district administrator
- Support the implementation of MTSS within district(s) of assignment to meet the needs of all students
- Ensure the implementation of Extended School Year (ESY) programs in collaboration with principals and Director of Special Education
- Participate in district administrative team meetings, as requested
- Assist with evaluating special services programming and student outcomes as part of a continuous improvement process
- Business Functions
- Recruit, select, supervise, and evaluate the performance of designated education district positions
- Assist in the development and implementation of the education district’s strategic action plan
- Communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders including board members, administrators, teachers, paraprofessional, students, parents, community members, and other educational partners
- Develop and revise special education guidelines and administrative procedures and policies in collaboration with Director of Special Education and/or Executive Director
- Other Duties
- Performs other duties as assigned