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Teacher – General Music .50 FTE, Substitute teacher .50 FTE

Teacher – General Music .50 FTE, Substitute teacher .50 FTE

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1.0 FTE

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 – General Music .50 FTE, Substitute teacher .50 FTE

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1.0 FTE

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.

Grades 9 – 12 English/Language Arts Teacher

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Minnehaha Academy is a Christian school and a ministry of the Evangelical Covenant Church.

Our mission is to provide a high-quality education integrating the Christian faith and learning so that students grow in wisdom and stature and favor with God and others.

The Upper School (grades 9 – 12) seeks a full-time (1.0 FTE) English/Language Arts Teacher beginning with the 2024-2025 school year.

The Upper School English/Language Arts Teacher will create a classroom environment which fosters learning and personal growth; motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide an excellent education, in accordance with each student’s ability; establish effective rapport with students and parents; work collaboratively with other staff members; and effectively integrate the Christian faith into class lessons and interactions with student advisees.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities of the Position Include:

  • Ability to academically and socially engage students with diverse backgrounds and abilities through quality instructional practices and positive relationships that help them achieve success in their learning.
  • Develops lesson plans and instructional materials; and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
  • Teaches department-approved curriculum. Incorporates technology into teaching and learning.
  • Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
  • Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
  • Evaluates students’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and in a timely fashion updates grade reports. Communicates this information regularly with parents.
  • Works in a supportive manner with colleagues and supervisors. Collaborates with a team for professional learning and growth, including sharing practices, reviewing student work, and setting shared goals that support school improvement.
  • Maintains and improves professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, formal coursework, workshops and professional development in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices.
  • Participates in a personal professional goal-setting and evaluation process on a regular basis.
  • Performs other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the administrator for effective school operation.

ELL Teacher – Elementary

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To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Work is performed under the supervision of the principal.

*  Teach curriculum of Farmington Area Public Schools.

*  Fulfill responsibilities as defined by the current teachers working agreement.

*  Fulfill responsibilities as directed by the principal.

*  Maintain good communication and cooperation with staff and parents.

Adult Basic Education (ABE) Instructor

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Adult Basic Education (ABE) Instructor

Position Purpose:
This position has a Math Focus. Adult Basic Education (ABE) Instructors are responsible to plan, implement, and assess curriculum for ABE students. This includes, but is not limited to: General Educational Development (GED), English as a Second Language (ESL), US Citizenship, Adult Diploma, digital literacy, workplace skills, career and post-secondary planning, basic literacy and numeracy. Instructors will help monitor and improve student and program outcomes.

Essential Duties:

  • Curriculum and Instruction
    • Provide direct instruction in ABE content areas
    • Select and develop curricula which motivates and reflects the goals, needs, interests and expectations of the learner
    • Direct volunteers as needed
    • Facilitate volunteer literacy tutors/student matches
    • Establish and maintain an appropriate environment for adult learning
    • Demonstrate organizational skills for managing multi-level classrooms?
  • Advising, Mentoring, and Counseling
    • Create and update individual learner plans and goals based on knowledge of adult student characteristics
    • Provide intake, evaluation, referral, placement and support for adult learners who contact the program
    • Design and implement a program that promotes student retention and goal attainment
  • Program Promotion
    • Seek out opportunities to promote the program
    • Participate in existing program promotion activities
    • Act as a representative of the program in the community
  • Data Management and Accountability
    • Maintain all registration and attendance data for ABE reporting requirements
    • Collect and monitor student data per MDE requirements
  • Professional Development
    • Attend district staff meetings and consortium meetings
    • Participate in regional and state in-service training
    • Complete all current/required state and district training
  • Other Duties
    • Perform other duties as assigned

Middle School Teacher – Social Studies

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Teacher Level:  Grades 5-8/Elementary/Secondary

Building Location:  Discovery Middle School

Total FTE: 0.6

Essential Functions:

Deliver classroom instruction; implement lesson plans on instructional units; develop and determine methods, approaches and instructional units; maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.

Assess and evaluate student performance against lesson plans; determine the need for re-instruction or need for new approach; reinforce information previously taught in the classroom; determine grades for reporting purposes; monitor student performance and behaviors and determine how to approach bad behaviors.

Develop and plan instructional activities; develop and implement lesson plans personalized for individual student needs; assist in the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs); implement student assessments and evaluate results; determine assessment process for instructional units; research topics and materials designed to improve instructional presentations.

Prepare for substitute teachers; communicate with parents and participate in parent/student conferences; participate and prepare for peer evaluation process.

Supervise students during the school day according to the established building schedule; provide indirect supervision during regular school days.

Collaborate with staff in evaluating individual student issues and approaches to instructional units; evaluate new teaching technologies and/or procedures.

Participate in meetings (building staff meetings, departmental meetings, grade level meetings, staff development, open house/orientation) as necessary or required; attend professional development activities.