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SPECIAL EDUCATION ABS, DCD, SLD and/or EBD TEACHER – High School

SPECIAL EDUCATION ABS, DCD, SLD and/or EBD TEACHER – High School

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Job Description:
Special Education ABS, DCD and/or SLD 1.0 FTE Teacher at Faribault High School.  This position commences on 8/26/24 with the start of the 24-25 school year.

The historic community of Faribault offers adventure, fun, unique dining, history, shopping and entertainment. Once you arrive you will experience historic landmarks, cultural and artistic gathering places in downtown, 10 lakes within 10 miles with many resorts and campgrounds, 39 beautiful parks within the city, an outdoor aquatic center, miles of bike, walking and snowmobile trails, great lodging and restaurants; enjoy year round recreations such as biking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, fat tire biking and so much more.

Compensation/Benefits/Perks:
Faribault Public Schools provides a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. Other benefits include:Substantial personal and sick leave days
Fully paid single health insurance
Annual stipend of up to $1000 for national certifications
Enticing retirement package
Our district educational positions qualify for federal loan forgiveness program
State of the Art Fitness Center open to staff
1:1 Technology for staff use
Work-life balance culture
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Strong mission and vision statements
Numerous before/after school and summer programming for additional income and/or volunteering opportunities.
Solid Community Education programs offering opportunities to create and/or participate in unique programming

In addition to a supportive and collaborative professional environment, the town of Faribault has a number of unique characteristics: Commutable from Twin Cities, right off I35
Centrally located and driving distance within an hour of Mankato, Rochester, Twin Cities
Lots of lakes and good fishing
New downtown revitalization project
Small town feel with many shopping, restaurants & recreational opportunities

Full Time Teacher – 1.0 FTE Special Education DCD Setting III Teacher – Jefferson Elementary

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Job Description:                   1.0 FTE Special Education DCD Setting III Teacher at Jefferson Elementary School.  This position commences with the start of the 2024-25school year.

Faribault Public Schools is a rural Pre-K through Adult School District located about 50 miles south of the Twin-Cities. The school district currently serves approximately 3,700 students in Faribault and our surrounding areas within our community of 23,000 citizens within the city limits. District sites include one early childhood center, three elementary schools K-5, one middle school 6-8, one high school 9-12, one area learning center 9-12 and one education center for adult education.
The historic community of Faribault offers adventure, fun, unique dining, history, shopping and entertainment. Once you arrive you will experience historic landmarks, cultural and artistic gathering places in downtown, 10 lakes within 10 miles with many resorts and campgrounds, 39 beautiful parks within the city, an outdoor aquatic center, miles of bike, walking and snowmobile trails, great lodging and restaurants; enjoy year round recreations such as biking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, fat tire biking and so much more.

Compensation/Benefits/Perks:
Faribault Public Schools provides a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. Other benefits include:Substantial personal and sick leave days
Fully paid single health insurance
Annual stipend of up to $1000 for national certifications
Enticing retirement package
Our district educational positions qualify for federal loan forgiveness program
State of the Art Fitness Center open to staff
1:1 Technology for staff use
Work-life balance culture
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Strong mission and vision statements
Numerous before/after school and summer programming for additional income and/or volunteering opportunities.
Solid Community Education programs offering opportunities to create and/or participate in unique programming

In addition to a supportive and collaborative professional environment, the town of Faribault has a number of unique characteristics: Commutable from Twin Cities, right off I35
Centrally located and driving distance within an hour of Mankato, Rochester, Twin Cities
Lots of lakes and good fishing
New downtown revitalization project
Small town feel with many shopping, restaurants & recreational opportunities

School Social Worker

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Job Title: School Social Worker

Job Description:   School Social Worker, 1.0 FTE at Faribault High School.  Provides developmental and supportive counseling services to students. Consults with teachers and administrators to assist in developing interventions and alternatives to facilitate student’s academic performance and emotional adjustment. Liaison between school and home to ensure appropriate transition of students. This position commences on approximately 8/26/24 with the start of the 24-25 school year.

Faribault Public Schools is a rural Pre-K through Adult School District located about 50 miles south of the Twin-Cities. The school district currently serves approximately 3,700 students in Faribault and our surrounding areas within our community of 23,000 citizens within the city limits. District sites include one early childhood center, three elementary schools K-5, one middle school 6-8, one high school 9-12, one area learning center 9-12 and one education center for adult education.

The historic community of Faribault offers adventure, fun, unique dining, history, shopping and entertainment. Once you arrive you will experience historic landmarks, cultural and artistic gathering places in downtown, 10 lakes within 10 miles with many resorts and campgrounds, 39 beautiful parks within the city, an outdoor aquatic center, miles of bike, walking and snowmobile trails, great lodging and restaurants; enjoy year round recreations such as biking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, fat tire biking and so much more.

Compensation/Benefits/Perks:
Faribault Public Schools provides a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. Other benefits include:Substantial personal and sick leave days
Fully paid single health insurance
Annual stipend of up to $1000 for national certifications
Enticing retirement package
Our district educational positions qualify for federal loan forgiveness program
State of the Art Fitness Center open to staff
1:1 Technology for staff use
Work-life balance culture
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Strong mission and vision statements
Numerous before/after school and summer programming for additional income and/or volunteering opportunities.
Solid Community Education programs offering opportunities to create and/or participate in unique programming

In addition to a supportive and collaborative professional environment, the town of Faribault has a number of unique characteristics: Commutable from Twin Cities, right off I35
Centrally located and driving distance within an hour of Mankato, Rochester, Twin Cities
Lots of lakes and good fishing
New downtown revitalization project
Small town feel with many shopping, restaurants & recreational opportunities

Assistant Principal, Elementary

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POSITION:
Assistant Principal, Elementary
Current opening at Talahi Community School, a PK-3 building.  Final placement based on district need

TYPE OF POSITION:
220 Days

QUALIFICATIONS:
RequiredMasters/Specialist degree in educational administration plus administrative licensure in the state of Minnesota as a K-12 Principal
3-5 years licensed educational experience
PreferredAdministrative experience
Experience with early learners specifically PK-3
Experience with English Learners and Special Education programs, processes and compliance

POSITION SUMMARY:
St. Cloud Area Schools seek building administrators who have demonstrated the capacity to ensure high academic achievement for all students.  Candidates must demonstrate the ability to effectively establish a culture of physical, emotional, and academic safety in which the school community recognizes and values the authentic identities of its members.  Leaders must be prepared to recognize, respond to, and redress inequities and support students and staff in fostering an unwavering belief in their capacity to succeed.  Valuing strengths and exhibiting mindful leadership, successful candidates will understand how to leverage success to create a healthy, thriving school community.  In addition to supporting instruction, operations, and student life, the assistant principals will support the building principal in implementing the District’s mission, core values, and strategic plan.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Create and sustain positive learning outcomes with a racially, culturally, and linguistically diverse student population.Ensure instruction and curriculum are culturally relevant and engaging.
Support implementation of a differentiated instructional program that ensures all learners have access to the guaranteed and viable curriculum.
Support professional learning opportunities aligned with the adopted curriculum and learning needs of students.
Engage in instructional observation, assessment, and coaching with teaching staff.
Assist the principal in maintaining a systematic process to analyze student and program outcome data, adapting the school program to meet changing needs, and abandoning programs or initiatives that do not produce clear, sustainable high achievement for all learners.

Create and sustain a positive climate and culture that inspires a shared sense of community built on trust, collaboration, and safety.  Integrate social-emotional learning into curriculum and instructional practices.
Use student-centered, restorative approaches to managing student conduct.
Support school wide behavior management using Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
Provide information and input to the principal regarding the operational functions of the school including purchasing, staffing, scheduling, record-keeping, and reporting to various government agencies.
Assist with the supervision of licensed and non-licensed personnel including forecasting needs, recruiting, interviewing, recommending for hire, evaluating performance, coaching, and assigning work consistent with negotiated agreements, district policies, and building procedures.
Supports extended day and extended year programming that meets the interests and needs of a racially and culturally diverse student body.
Act in accordance with professional ethics, state and federal laws and regulations, and District mandates, rules, policies, procedures, and assignments.
Create and sustain family and community engagement with the school community.Empower stakeholders by consistently creating an atmosphere of value and respect for students, staff, parents, colleagues, and community members.
Works cooperatively with colleagues, teachers, parents, support staff, and community members in the best interest of the students.
Respond effectively to requests for information from students, staff, parents, community groups, and government organizations.
Create high levels of trust and engagement from all stakeholders by seeking out and valuing input from community members.
Promote a positive image of the school, students, and district in the community and state by supporting and modeling the District Mission and Core Values.
Support the principal in designing and implementing a building level public relations program: promote parent and community involvement through opportunities for committee participation; provide frequent written and oral communications; create collaborative meeting opportunities, and, implement an ethical, effective social media presence.

PHYSICAL FACTORS:Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing.

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment.  Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement.  Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work.

It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.

Assistant Principal

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Intermediate District 287 is seeking candidates for two Assistant Principal positions at South Education Center located in Richfield, MN!

Intermediate District 287 is a west metro district for learners with unique needs. As an intermediate district, we provide specialized services, primarily setting IV special education, to students from 12 member districts in the west metro.

What Makes Us Special:

  • We are a trauma-informed district. We take into account past trauma and the resulting coping mechanisms when attempting to understand behaviors and best serve our students.
  • There is a variety of support services in each school including School Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, Behavior Intervention Specialists and Student Safety Coaches. All of whom are student-centered and focused on building relationships with each child.
  • We have a culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Our strategic plan emphasizes student outcomes, equity and communication.
  • We value diverse perspectives and life experiences and our strategic vision includes hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of our organization.

Salary & Benefits:

  • Salary TBD
  • Generous Benefits:  Medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid leave, pension, optional 403b, and an incredible employee assistance program (includes 6 free counseling sessions) 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, culturally responsive teaching methods and approaches, and currently researched best practices and strategies for a diverse student population
  • Knowledge of:
    • theory and research in education
    • application of methods used in improving academic achievement
    • educational assessment practices and techniques
    • effective intervention, academic and behavior techniques
    • academic curriculum and pedagogical techniques that is effective across diverse populations
    • procedures, methods and strategies pertaining to the administration of an elementary/secondary level program operation
    • Minnesota State Academic Standards
    • school safety procedures
    • effective supervision and discipline
    • State and Federal laws relating to minors, the Teacher Code-of-Ethics, and local policies and procedures
    • instructional technology
    • current educational theories and practices
    • evidence-based research and best practices in educational interventions
  • Skills in:
    • crisis management, handling emergencies and de-escalation techniques
    • effective problem solving
    • leadership and exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Ability to:
    • communicate well both orally and in writing;
    • plan, organize and coordinate the activities of an educational program
    • establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community
    • work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
    • lead and supervise staff and students
    • remain flexible and develop alternative strategies to achieve established goals
    • prioritize and manage multi-task complex issues
    • apply leadership skills within a shared decision-making model
    • evaluate culturally responsive instruction

Essential Functions

  • Providing leadership to staff in determining objectives and identifying long-term and short-range program needs;
  • Coordinating and supervising of program activities;
  • Overall supervision of the facility;
  • Maintaining the safety security and well-being of students and staff;
  • Providing feedback, support and assistance to licensed instructional staff regarding Individualized Education
  • Plans (IEPs), Positive Behavioral Support Plans (PBSP), Three-Year Reevaluations, Child Study documentation, and other related areas;
  • Mediating staff-staff, staff-student, and student-student issues as needed;
  • Developing and monitoring program goals and objectives for the school;
  • Facilitating team meetings and updates staff with pertinent information;
  • Assigning students in a way as to encourage their optimal growth and make periodic appraisals their progress;
  • Adhering to the enforcement of board policy, school guidelines, administrative directives, the master contract, and district standards;
  • Developing and preparing reports and paperwork relating to discipline, suspension, injury, and expulsion;
  • Participating in staff selection, evaluation, and professional development;
  • Maintaining order and structure in the absence of the principal;
  • Presenting information about the school to parents, students, and others;
  • Facilitating professional meetings, professional learning, and other trainings through the principal;
  • Advising, counseling, and assisting instructional and support personnel in problem solving activities pertaining to student performance and behavior to determine appropriate solutions;
  • Managing special assignments and initiatives as assigned;
  • Communicating and coordinating with member district representatives and parents as needed;
  • Attending Team and Individual Educational Planning meetings;
  • Assisting in the planning, scheduling and supervision of student activities;
  • Assisting in the maintaining of effective community relations in an effort with outside organizations to foster mutual respect for and collaboration on joint ventures;
  • Assisting with the operational effectiveness of the program including planning, supervising and directing the business operation of the program in accordance with District policy and procedures;
  • Assisting in the planning and implementing of program plans and organizational procedures for the health, safety, discipline, and conduct of students;
  • Developing creative ways to deliver a successful curriculum to students;
  • Maintaining effective relationships within the District and with member districts;
  • Maintaining regular attendance and providing proper notice of leave.
  • View the job classification: Assistant Principal

Head Dance Coach

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Job Title:  Head Coach – Dance

Job Summary:  The head coach is responsible for planning, directing and leading an education based athletic program that seeks to develop the whole child’s well being.

Job Goals:  To accept the responsibility of the program and work with the student-athletes in the sport assigned and to provide life lessons that will positively impact the physical, social and emotional well being of all who are involved.

Traits of an Effective Coach:
Demonstrates a high degree of empathy, positivity, trust, responsibility, discipline and flexibility. A successful head coach is a developer, teacher, achiever, manager, leader and problem solver.

Performance Responsibilities:Accept and implement the co-curricular philosophy of High School athletics.
Follows the rules and regulations of the school, conference and the MSHSL.
Attend the rules interpretation meeting held by the MSHSL.
Maintain a membership in the appropriate coaches association and participate so that our school has representation.
Attend clinics, seminars and in-service programs in order to improve coaching skills and to stay current with new trends in coaching, training, conditioning and safety procedures.
Attend school, conference and section coaches meetings.
Give input about, and then carry out, the interscholastic schedule as drawn up by the Activities Director.
Organize, schedule and supervise practice sessions.
Submit and verify transportation requests for scrimmages, practices and events.
Supervise the use of equipment in your sport.
Assist the Activities Director with the development of a written annual inventory and make recommendations for purchases to the Activities Director.
Assist the Activities Director with the distribution and collection of equipment and supplies.
Regularly inspect equipment and facilities to ensure the safety of each student-athlete.
Responsible for reporting scores and disseminating team information for publicity.
Participate in pre and postseason meetings with the Activities Director. The postseason meeting will serve as an evaluation conference.
Delegate responsibility to the assistant coaches as appropriate.
Organize and participate in an end of season information and evaluation session with all assistant coaches.
Work to develop continuity between the community and school programs.
Provide leadership for the program for all levels of the sport (K-12).
Only allows athletes certified by the Activities Office to participate.
Maintains appropriate supervision of his/her program at all times (locker rooms, practices, events, bus rides, etc.). Supervises any and all space used by athletes while they are present.
Assures that the squad at all times will reflect proper attitude and conduct at home or away.
Encourages young men and women to participate in sports and other co-curricular activities other than his/her own but does not attempt to influence the specific sport or activity.
Establishes and uses a system of communication to athletes and parents that will include explanation of program policies, awards, procedures, goals and schedules.
Has responsibility for the end of season awards programs.
Represents the school in a professional manner in demeanor, language, and conduct (based on standards established by the Activities Director).
Develop and maintain current knowledge of the activity.
All other duties as assigned by the Activities Director.