FOLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS VOCAL MUSIC TEACHER/CHOIR DIRECTOR Foley Public Schools is accepting applications for a 1.0 FTE Vocal Music Teacher available beginning with the 2016-17 school year. Grade levels taught may vary depending on staff assignment, but will include 7th-12th grade choirs. he successful candidate will enjoy excellent facilities and a supportive environment. Foley High School and Intermediate Schools are connected, therefore no travel is needed between campuses. Preference will 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. Salary and benefits will be in accordance with the Master Agreement between Foley Public Schools and Foley United Educators.
Vocal Music Teacher-Choir Director
Elementary Education Teacher – Grade 4
Edina Public Schools has an Elementary Education Teaching position for Grade 4 available at Creek Valley Elementary school beginning in August 2016.
Special Education Instructor-Academic Interventionist
Foley Public Schools is taking applications for a combined .5 Special Education / .5 Academic Intervention Teaching position for the fall of 2016-17 school year. Duties and Responsibilities: *Teach and case manage students receiving special education services as part of our K-3 special education team. Responsibilities include creating a positive and supportive classroom climate while engaging in a variety of instructional techniques *Work as a team member in writing academic intervention plans *Have experience with differentiated instruction, balanced literacy and guided reading *Serve as a member of the Problem Solving Team in planning, developing and implementing academic intervention programs including strategies *Assess student’s area of need and determine appropriate intervention tools *Develop and maintain benchmark and progress monitoring data on K-3 students *Other duties as determined Qualifications: Teachers with a MN license in learning disabilities are preferred At least 1-2 years’ experience working in a collaborate environment that requires decision making, critical thinking and detailed written documentation/ record keeping would be ideal If this opportunity appeals to you please submit a letter of interest, application (available at www.foley.k12.mn.us) resume, transcript, and letters of recommendation to the address below.
Health-Physical Education Teacher
Foley Public Schools is accepting applications for a 1.0 FTE Health and Physical Education Teacher. This position will be a combination of 9th grade Health and building-wide Physical Education courses. The successful candidate will enjoy excellent facilities. Candidates should possess strong technology skills, bring a cooperative, professional approach to teaching and be excited to grow as a professional educator.
School Psychologist – Special Education (2205)
The School Psychologist provides educational evaluations and consultation tochildren, parents, teachers, and staff regarding the prevention and/orinterventions which impact the education of students. Specific job duties include- -Individual cognitive, academic and emotional/social assessments forstudents with disabilities to ensure that students meet state and federaleligibility requirements for special education services. -Assessing students in order to determine eligibility for special educationservices or continuing need for special education services. -Ensures that proper procedures, methods and timelines are followed inaccordance with federal laws, Minnesota statutes, and other guidelines. -Consultation to special and regular education personnel on programs forstudents with disabilities -Assist in development of and provide continued support in students’Individual Education Programs (IEP’s), including the development ofFunctional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and Positive BehaviorIntervention Plans (PBIP). -Participate in site-based Problem Solving Teams to develop interventionstrategies and supports. -Assist with school crisis prevention and crisis intervention and recovery(PREPaRE).
Speech/Language Pathologist-2 positions available (2192, 2222)
-Provide direct instruction to students in the areas of speech and communication as outlined on their IEP. -Consult with other staff members on the successful implementation of communication strategies and assistive devices within the educational setting. -Complete speech/communication assessment on identified students. -Complete the written documents related to speech services (IEPs, Evaluation Reports, Progress Reports, etc.). -Attend and sometimes facilitate IEP meetings for assigned students. -Provide case management services for assigned students.