Chatfield Public Schools has an opening for High School Math Teacher. Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to develop students’ skills and competence in basic and complex mathematical principles, equations, formulas, and calculations, as well as an understanding of the application of mathematics in the solution of practical problems. The preferred candidate would have experience teaching a wide range of high school math courses, including Precalculus and Calculus 1.
High School Math Teacher
Assistant Principal at Excelsior Elementary
Summary/Primary Objective of Position:
Under the supervision of the Elementary School Principal, the Elementary School Assistant Principal provides assistance with instructional leadership, supervision, and management in implementing the policies of the School Board and district administration in the teaching, learning, and other activities at each Elementary School.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist the principal in providing leadership in the development of and the fulfillment of the school’s vision, mission, and goals.
- Serve as a member of the District’s administrative team, actively participate in the development, implementation, and achievement of District goals including overseeing assessment at the building level, and serve as the principal’s liaison at school and professional public meetings in the principal’s absence.
- Responsible for working with students including disciplinary issues, making necessary referrals, and communicating directly with parents, as appropriate.
- Actively participate in the recruitment, selection, staff development, and evaluation of teaching and paraprofessional staff members.
- Actively participate in the SST process, help support teachers and students with intervention strategies.
- Communicate with parents, community members, and parent organizations concerning school programs and activities.
- Share responsibility for building security, property and persons.
- Develop and complete mutual commitments tied directly to District goals.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level
Superintendent
Eastern Carver County Schools, located in Chaska, Minnesota, seeks an individual with visionary leadership and strong administrative skills to lead a district of over 9,300 students. The salary will be in the range of $232,000 to $242,000 plus includes an excellent comprehensive benefits package. The final salary for the successful candidate will be negotiated and determined based upon proven experience, qualifications and meeting Board criteria.
Teacher- Special Education (Cross Categorical)
JOB GOAL:
To enable the District to provide quality education for all students in the District.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Professional Skills – The teacher is expected to establish procedures of management to allow a maximum of learning and a minimum of disciplinary action by:
1. Planning and organizing effectively.
2. Demonstrating competency in his/her area.
3. Creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning.
4. Providing opportunities for individual differences.
5. Making provisions for individual differences.
6. Encouraging the development of independent work habits.
7. Using appropriate language for students to model.
8. Using varied and appropriate instructional techniques to accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.
Professional Relationships: The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with students by:
1. Encouraging respect for the rights, opinions, property, and contributions of others.
2. Being sensitive to factors which affect pupil achievement and behavior.
3. Being available for extra help.
4. Using methods of management that result in desired changes in behavior.
5. Communicating and maintaining a working relationship with parents.
6. Maintaining confidentiality with respect to students and their records.
7. Refraining from personal criticism of staff to students.
8. Avoiding use of position for commercial gain.
The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with fellow staff members by:
9. Cooperating with other staff members.
10. Consulting with co-workers in evaluating and meeting student needs.
11. Leaving clear and complete instructions for substitutes.
12. Following curriculum and policies approved by the Board.
13. Cooperating in evaluation of present curriculum.
14. Recommending possible revision of curriculum.
15. Being proficient or distinguished in all areas listed on the Teacher Performance Evaluation.
16. Communicating professionally and respectfully with students, staff, parents, and community members, using oral, written, and electronic means.
17. Attending work regularly.
18. Performing other duties as assigned.
Professional Development: The teacher is expected to demonstrate professional development by:
1. Participating actively in inservice programs.
2. Keeping abreast of professional developments in his/her particular area and in education as a whole.
3. Exploring new teaching techniques as alternatives to better accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.
Teacher- Special Education (Cross Categorical)
JOB GOAL:
To enable the District to provide quality education for all students in the District.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Professional Skills – The teacher is expected to establish procedures of management to allow a maximum of learning and a minimum of disciplinary action by:
1. Planning and organizing effectively.
2. Demonstrating competency in his/her area.
3. Creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning.
4. Providing opportunities for individual differences.
5. Making provisions for individual differences.
6. Encouraging the development of independent work habits.
7. Using appropriate language for students to model.
8. Using varied and appropriate instructional techniques to accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.
Professional Relationships: The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with students by:
1. Encouraging respect for the rights, opinions, property, and contributions of others.
2. Being sensitive to factors which affect pupil achievement and behavior.
3. Being available for extra help.
4. Using methods of management that result in desired changes in behavior.
5. Communicating and maintaining a working relationship with parents.
6. Maintaining confidentiality with respect to students and their records.
7. Refraining from personal criticism of staff to students.
8. Avoiding use of position for commercial gain.
The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with fellow staff members by:
9. Cooperating with other staff members.
10. Consulting with co-workers in evaluating and meeting student needs.
11. Leaving clear and complete instructions for substitutes.
12. Following curriculum and policies approved by the Board.
13. Cooperating in evaluation of present curriculum.
14. Recommending possible revision of curriculum.
15. Being proficient or distinguished in all areas listed on the Teacher Performance Evaluation.
16. Communicating professionally and respectfully with students, staff, parents, and community members, using oral, written, and electronic means.
17. Attending work regularly.
18. Performing other duties as assigned.
Professional Development: The teacher is expected to demonstrate professional development by:
1. Participating actively in inservice programs.
2. Keeping abreast of professional developments in his/her particular area and in education as a whole.
3. Exploring new teaching techniques as alternatives to better accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.
Instructional Coach
Job Description:
An instructional coach builds the capacity of Tier 1 (core) classroom teachers by supporting teachers’ capacity to implement evidence-based practices, increasing student engagement, and improving student academic achievement.
This support will take place in a variety of ways:
Job Embedded Coaching and Professional Development:
Effective literacy coaches spend 80% of their time working directly with teachers to enhance evidence-based practices. They apply a variety of coaching techniques, choosing the most appropriate approach for a given situation. They support teachers in making instructional decisions based on data gathered as evidence of student learning.
Instructional Leadership:
Instructional coaches are integral members of leadership teams at the school and district level. They are teacher leaders who push forward site and district goals, build alignment and coherence in our EC-12 district, analyze data to prioritize support, and support teachers in using data to make instructional decisions. Coaches are routinely expected to develop and lead large group and small group professional learning.
Collaboration:
The instructional coach teams with administrators, other coaches, and classroom teachers in a collaborative, reflective relationship to enhance instructional capacity and maximize student learning. Coaching provides non-evaluative teacher support through action planning, co-planning, observing, modeling, conferencing, and co-teaching that is differentiated to meet teachers’ professional learning needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Use a variety of strategies to establish rapport and trust with teachers and leaders
- Work collaboratively with teachers to set professional growth goals and monitor progress
- Analyze student data and assessment results to identify strengths, weaknesses, and gaps in student learning and co-create responsive instructional plans
- Model effective instructional strategies for teachers as needed
- Provide constructive feedback to teachers on observed instructional techniques. Coaching observations are completely non-evaluative.
- Facilitate team meetings that focus on data analysis, problem-solving, coordinating services, and improving instructional practices
- Serve as a teacher leader on assigned committees that focus on student achievement
- Serve as a liaison between the district and school by attending district-level meetings/workshops and sharing the information with the appropriate stakeholders
- Apply principles of adult learning when providing building-level and district-level professional development
- Reflect on coaching practices and engage in continuous improvement to meet the diverse needs of teachers
- Advocate for equity to identify the instructional practices that will help teachers meet the needs of all learners, especially underserved students
- Maintain essential coaching records including coaching logs, data meeting minutes, calendars, etc.?