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Teacher – Grade 4 – EP Rock Elementary School

Teacher – Grade 4 – EP Rock Elementary School

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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.

LTS Art Teacher

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Full Time Long Term Substitute in Media and Visual Art at the Forest Lake Area Middle School is available from 8/26/2024 to 10/16/2024.

Elementary Personal Wellness Teacher

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Join Our Team!

At Eastern Carver County Schools, we are committed to creating a school environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and included, and where every child has access to the tools and opportunities they need to succeed. Our schools empower students to achieve their personal best, engage in lifelong learning, and be thoughtful and responsible citizens. All employees in our school district play an important role in ensuring this goal is achieved and we would love to have you join our team!

 

Elementary Personal Wellness Teacher
La Academia

For more information or questions contact Gretchen Kleinsasser at [email protected]

Start Date:  August 22, 2024 (Teachers new to the district should also be available for new teacher induction workshop 8/19/24 – 8/21/24)
Days/FTE:  Monday – Friday 8:15 am – 4:15 pm /1.0 FTE
Banded/Graded:  C-5-2
Responsible To:  Building Principal
Qualifications: Valid State of Minnesota License in Physical Education and Health

Major Job Functions; Specific Tasks/Required Knowledge, Ability and Skills:  Physical Education teacher for elementary school students
Compensation and Yearly Duration of Employment:  Compensation will be determined by District 112 and the Chaska Education Association (CEA).

Application Procedure:  This position will remain open until filled. Application review process will be ongoing until filled.   Please Apply online at:  http://www.district112.org  (only online applications will be accepted)

All job offers from Eastern Carver County Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check and ISD 112 School Board approval. If recommended for employment, applicant will provide proof of legal right to work in the United States if required.

Eastern Carver County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Director of Special Education

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Position Title: Director of Special Education
Assignment Location: Meeker and Wright Special Education Cooperative Seven Member Districts including: Annandale, Dassel-Cokato, Delano, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, Litchfield, Maple Lake, and Rockford
Hours per Day: 8
Schedule: 260 days (July 1 – June 30)
Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2024
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
Benefits: Comprehensive and generous benefits package including paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, state retirement, optional 403(b) with matching funds, employee assistance program, wellness benefits and more!

POSITION OVERVIEW
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Director of Special Education is responsible for providing leadership to member districts in implementing and maintaining Special Education programs and services in conformity with district, state, and federal objectives and laws. Duties involve the leadership and oversight of special education staff, program development, program evaluation, fiscal/budget administration of special needs programming, and oversight of due process and compliance requirements for MAWSECO member districts.

Essential duties outlined below are intended as “representative” examples of the level, nature, and decision-making expectation of positions assigned to this classification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Provides direction, support, and consultation to MAWSECO member districts in collaboration with the Executive Director and Special Education Supervisors.
  • Monitors and ensures compliance with legal requirements and due process procedures.
  • Performs supervisory responsibilities for all MAWSECO staff directly supervised.
  • Monitors, analyzes, supports, and makes recommendations in the area of resource management.
  • Assumes leadership roles as assigned by the Executive Director.
  • Performs other duties of a comparable level or type, as required.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SPECIALIZED SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE

  • Laws, rules, statutes and guidelines related to special education programming and requirements
  • Knowledge of medical assistance requirements, eligibility requirements and service requirements
  • Instructional and intervention strategies, concepts, principles, methods, best practices and trends dealing with issues of child development, special education and instructional methods and resources
  • Knowledge of conflict resolution strategies and behavioral interventions
  • Knowledge of health and safety rules, regulations and requirements
  • Cooperative policies and procedures in the area of budgeting, human resources, and general administrative policies, procedures, and operations
  • State reporting and funding requirements for special service programs
  • Knowledge of resources, service alternatives and options available to children with special needs
  • Fundamentals of management and supervisory principles, standards and practices

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

  • Planning, organizing, developing, implementing and evaluating instructional and special education programs and services
  • Interpreting and applying mandated laws, rules, regulations and guidelines consistent with the intent and purpose of the legislative requirements
  • Skilled in classroom management
  • Organizational planning and conflict resolution
  • Presentational skills
  • Delegating, evaluating, and supervising licensed instructional staff in assigned program areas
  • Skilled in evaluating staff, staff development, coaching and leadership
  • Organizing and presenting complex concepts, issues and ideas to the public, staff and member districts in an understandable manner
  • Monitoring and ensuring due process policies, procedures, documentation and reporting requirements
  • Recommending and administering budgetary and purchasing requirements for assigned areas of responsibility
  • Ability to deal effectively and appropriately with parents, students, staff, administrators, providers, MN Department of Education, and member district staff over instructional needs, curriculum, due process, services, concerns or problems of the students and/or assigned programs.  Communication skills require persuasion, negotiation, and management skills in resolving conflicts confronting assigned program areas of responsibility.

ABOUT MAWSECO
MAWSECO is a joint powers cooperative of seven-member school districts (Annandale, Dassel-Cokato, Delano, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, Litchfield, Maple Lake and Rockford) that have joined together to provide services in the area of special education. The mission of the Cooperative is to provide quality special education leadership, services, and support to its seven-member school districts’ staff, students and families as well as other agencies/districts that purchase its services. The MAWSECO central office is located in Howard Lake, MN which is west of the metro and south of St. Cloud.

Mission: The Mission of the Cooperative is to provide quality special education leadership, services and support that always meets or exceeds the expectations of those we serve.

Vision: Effective communication, positive and proactive problem-solving, fiscal responsibility and a strong commitment to personnel development will be employed to provide cutting edge resources and information as well as flexibility to address changing needs.

Work Based-Learning Coordinator *Up to $5,000 Hiring Incentive*

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Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938
Date Posted: April 25, 2024
Position Title: Work Based Learning Coordinator
Assignment Location: STEP Program in Howard Lake, MN
Hours per Day: 8
Schedule: 182 day contract per school calendar
Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2024
Salary: Placement per the EdMN MAWSECO Master Agreement, based on education and experience PLUS up to $5,000 Hiring Incentive

Position Overview:
Candidate would case manage and teach approximately 10-12 students in a 18-21 year old transition disabled program located in Howard Lake.

About STEP:
STEP (Student Transitioning in Educational Programming) is an educational program for young adults ages 18-21 with special needs. It is a community-based special education program emphasizing work experience and independent living skills. The 18-21 year old program services students who have completed high school requirements but are in need of extended schooling in two of the transition areas listed: Independent Living; Employment; Post Secondary Education and Training. The program was designed to meet these needs in the least restrictive, age appropriate environment.

About MAWSECO
MAWSECO is an agency of seven-member school districts (Annandale, Dassel-Cokato, Delano, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, Litchfield, Maple Lake and Rockford) that have joined together to provide services in the area of special education. The mission of the Cooperative is to provide quality special education leadership, services, and support to its seven-member school districts’ staff, students and families as well as other agencies/districts that purchase its services. The MAWSECO central office is located in Howard Lake, MN which is west of the metro and south of St. Cloud.