Job Summary: The Digital Learning Coach will assist in the implementation of 21st century teaching skills, curriculum development and the integration of technology into the classroom. The focus of the Digital Learning Coach is to increase the capacity of teachers to use technology and to develop curriculum that effectively integrates the use of technology in the teaching and learning process. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Teacher Classroom/Lesson Support -Support teachers across the district as they change the way that students learn through the use of technology best practices in the classroom, focusing on such elements as active engagement, inquiry, information mining, collaboration, creation and other 21st Century Skills -Plan with teachers to develop lessons, projects, or other ways to infuse technology into classrooms. -Observe use of technology in the district to gain insight on how technology is being used in classroom. -Plan and work with grade level/department PLC meetings to check in, advise, and collaborate with teachers on the use of instructional technology Professional Development & Learning -Plan and facilitate professional development for infusing technology into the classroom -District and building levels -Inservice days, summer training, new teacher week -Targeted trainings to support district implementation -Collaborate with Technology Department to provide documentation for teachers, students, and parents learning how to use instructional/classroom technologies -Collaborate with Teaching & Learning to provide support for professional development District Technology Planning and Advising -Meet regularly with the Director of Instructional Technology to assist with the implementation of District strategic direction goals related to current and future technology implementation -Collaborate with Teaching & Learning to advise teams in the articulation cycle regarding technology initiatives and opportunities -Assist and support implementation of the District instructional model -Advocate for student leadership opportunities with technology Professional Expertise -Stay up-to-date on emerging educational technologies in order to stay on the forefront of using technology for increasing student learning -Attend workshops and conferences such as TIES and ISTE depending on need as identified by the Director of Instructional Technology and the DLC team -Develop proposals to facilitate sessions at regional and national conferences -Collaborate, learn, and plan with Instructional Coaches Communication -Monitor and Moderate G+ communities for schools and special interest groups (such K-1 Collaboration in Shakopee Schools) -Monitor and post to Twitter, Pinterest, DLC blog, and other social media and communication sites -Respond to teacher requests relating to integrating technology and help move questions to the helpdesk system when technical solutions are required -Maintain the Technology Tools website to ensure that content is up-to-date
Digital Learning Coach
FACS Teacher
Description: Full-Time Family and Consumer Science position available at Shakopee High School and Shakopee East Junior High School for the 16/17 school year. Job Summary: Plan, teach, and carry out all functions related to teachingFACS ina high school and junior high classroom setting.
SPecial Education SLD Teacher
DUTIES:Case manage Individual Education Plans, provide instruction that meets student learning goals, assess students that are referred for special education services and for re-evaluations, work with general education staff to ensure that the student is accessing the instruction within the classroom, provide supervision to support staff, and all other duties required of a special education teacher working with students with learning disabilities.
2nd Grade Teacher
Fulfill all duties of a regular classroom instructor, which include but not limited to: literacy, math, science, social studies, and art instruction. Teachers are also expected to assess, monitor and adapt their instruction based on the individual needs of students. Teachers also participate in PLCs and work with peers to enhance their instructional ability and to support each other.
Industrial Technology Teacher
Foley Public Schools is accepting applications for a 1.0 FTE Industrial Technology Teacher (Grades 7-12) available beginning with the 2016-17 school year. Courses will vary depending on the strengths and experience of the applicants, but may primarily include Architectural Drawing, Engineering Drawing, Electricity I, Robotics/Engineering, Coding, Electronics, Welding & Fabrication, Machining & Sheet Metal, Woodworking classes. The successful candidate will enjoy excellent shop and classroom facilities. A focus on lab-based instruction is preferred. Candidates should possess strong technology skills and bring a cooperative professional approach to teaching. A preference will also be given to candidates with experience. Candidates must possess or be able to demonstrate ability to obtain appropriate licensure prior to the beginning of the 2016-17 school year. Coaching and/or Advisor positions are also available but are not a requirement for this position.
0.5 FTE Physical Education Teacher
Foley Public Schools is accepting applications for a .5 FTE Physical Education Teacher available beginning with the 2016-17 school year. Grade levels will vary but the primary age will be 4th-8th grade students. The successful candidate will enjoy excellent facilities that include a fieldhouse, track, pool, ball fields and green space in which to teach both indoor and outdoor activities. Foley Schools uses SHAPE standards for physical education and encourages physical activity. Candidates should possess strong technology skills and bring a cooperative professional approach to teaching. Candidates must possess or be able to demonstrate ability to obtain appropriate licensure prior to the beginning of the 2016-17 school year. Coaching and/or Advisor positions are also available but are not a requirement for this position.