Candidate will be responsible for all assigned classroom duties and responsibilities, which will include: implementation of curriculum, assessing student progress, aligning assessment w/ instruction, responding to studentsw/ personalized learning opportunities,communicating with parents, managing the classroom, and working collaboratively with colleagues while functioning as a member of the Spring Lake Park School staff. To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for kindergarten through grade three education in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties of this job include, but are not limited to: Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to students in a classroom, utilizing course student adopted by the School Board, and other appropriate learning activities. Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student. Uses a variety of instructional strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc. Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction. Establishes and maintains stands of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program. Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems. Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by professional growth activities. Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with guidelines. Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.
Elementary School Teacher, Kindergarten
Spanish Immersion Teacher – Grade 2
Duty Days: 185 Start: 8/29/2016 Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm Candidate will be responsible for all assigned grade level classroom duties and responsibilities, which will include: the implementation of curriculum, communicating with parents, managing the classroom, and working collaboratively with colleagues while functioning as a member of the Spanish Immersion staff and working towards school – wide goals and team goals. *Demonstrate English Language proficiency to allow communication with parents. *Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the District approved curriculum to the needs of each pupil. *Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences. *Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere. *Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth; keep appropriate records in a timely fashion prepare progress reports. *Identify pupil needs and make appropriate referrals and develop strategies for individual education plans. *Maintain a professional day, as defined by building/and contract. *Communicate regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, phone calls, e-mails, conferences, etc. *Work in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors. *Maintain and improve professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices. *Participate in a professional learning community on a regular basis. *Integration of technology into instruction. *Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
High School Math Teacher
DUTY DAYS: 185 START: August 29, 2016 HOURS: 1.0 FTE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Candidate will be responsible for all assigned middle school classroom duties and responsibilities, which will include: teaching all levels of math, the implementation of mathematics curriculum, communicating with parents, managing the classroom, and working collaboratively with colleagues while functioning as a member of a middle school staff and working towards school – wide goals.
Reading Teacher
DUTY DAYS:185 DAYS START DATE:2016 – 2017School Year HOURS: 8 HOURS/DAY DUTIES:Teaching Reading to all qualifying students. PREFERENCES: PreferredK-12 Reading or 6-8 Language Arts Licensure. Previous experience teaching reading, preferably at the middle schoollevel is required. A strong knowledge of assessment for learning, personalization/differentiation and intervention strategies is highly desired.Strong background in adolescent literacy and reading intervention required. Additional courses and other certifications/licensure are helpful.
Middle School Science Teacher – Spanish Immersion
Description: Middle School Science Teacher (Spanish Immersion) Job Summary: The successful candidate will work collaboratively with other staff, particularly science teachers, to teach middle school science.
School Psychologist
SUMMARY: The ideal candidate will provide a full range of psychological services to support the academic and behavioral competence of students ages birth to 21 in one or more sites in the Spring Lake Park Schools. This includes providing excellent consultation, problem-solving, and evaluation services, providing consultation to school staff and parents, working collaboratively with school staff in the general and special education environments, and managing related responsibilities regarding due process procedures and mandates. This position requires that the school psychologist be committed to providing services that are multicultural/gender and ability fair/developmentally appropriate, is favorable to learning and growth and is based on a commitment that all children can learn. The candidate must be knowledgeable in types of behavioral and academic interventions appropriate for students birth to 21 years and must be proficient in aspects of instruction including student and classroom management, assessment, instructional delivery, and intervention. The candidate must be willing and able to work with students with different types of disabilities who are in need of behavioral, mental health, social skill, and academic interventions. The candidate must also be committed to continuous improvement and professional learning. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: * Utilize evidencebased best practice in all aspects of work including pre-referral interventions, consultations and evaluations. * Participate in design, implementation, and evaluation of early intervention with children experiencing academic and behavioral difficulty. * Assess individual students through direct and indirect methods, including use of response to intervention models. * Consult with school staff, parents and others regarding student, classroom, and school-wide needs. * Work effectively as a member of a high performing team. * Provide individual and group intervention services for students, including social skills training and crisis intervention. * Provide training to staff and parents. * Assist in development of crisis response teams and systems within buildings. * Provide crisis response services. * Assist in development and implementation of building-wide programs to support student behavioral and academic success. * Support development and implementation of data collection and analysis systems to support data-based decision making. * Adhere to due process requirements and state and federal laws regarding students with disabilities, and professional ethics and standards of school psychology. * Support building staff in developing good practices related to due process requirements. * Participate in revenue generating activities required for special education personnel. * Participate in professional development opportunities for school psychologists. * Participate in ongoing and regular staff, team and individual professional development. * Collaborate with peers to develop, plan and implement best practices based on the needs/abilities of the students. * Work in partnership with school administration, teacher colleagues, and other school support staff. * Always keep the students’ needs and rights first and foremost in any educational decision-making. * Acquires knowledge of the goals of the Spring Lake Park Public School Strategic Plan and site/school goals. * Other duties as required.