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IT Support Technician

IT Support Technician

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SECTION I:  GENERAL INFORMATION
Position Title:
IT Support Technician
Department:
Technology
Immediate Supervisor’s Position Title:
Technology Coordinator and IT Assistant Manager
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Job Summary:
The Worthington School District 518 is seeking a technology technician for support in first-tier implementation of I-Pads in the K-12 educational programming.  This position will be expected to support technology staff in the initial setup, distribution, and maintenance of all learning devices in a dual platform.  The person hired for this position is expected to work with Administration, District Coordinators, and teaching staff on new trends in educational technology.

SECTION II:  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Works collaboratively with the Technology Department.
Aid in inventorying, setting up and loading software programs on all devices.
Assist in maintain network and device security along with account management.
Trouble shoot, repair, and maintain all electronic devices.
Reinforce the distribution and collection of the devices throughout the year.
Work with media, students, staff, and administration whenever needed.
Maintain/coordinate the operation of the High School video board as well as develop further aspects of use and implementation.
Maintain/coordinate the district’s presence on Facebook as a part of the district web site oversight.
Perform other duties relevant to systems management and/or as assigned.
Provides technical support for students and staff.
Diagnoses technical problems.
Researches and identifies appropriate solutions.
Organizes and prioritizes technical support schedule.
Maintains troubleshooting documentation.
Maintains contact with staff and students to ensure quality level of support.
Interacts with users in non-technical, clear terms.
Adheres to and enforces policies, rules and regulations relating to technology use.
Coordinates moving, installation and setup of technology, classroom technology, audio visual, telephones and peripheral equipment.
Loads and installs software.
Repairs technology equipment.
Determine reassigning or surplus of outdated equipment.
Creates, tests, and implements user profiles, accounts, and e-mail accounts for the network.
Maintains and updates network logins, including changing passwords, setting up classes and assisting staff and students who are unable to logon to the network.
Develops, maintains, and troubleshoots databases for network and web-based software.
Assists the Network Administrator in maintaining the networks including installing network cards and cabling, server installations, basic troubleshooting and maintaining server backups.
Evaluates network needs for staff and students; recommends networking software/hardware components.
Researches technical manuals, guides, web sites and user groups.
Contacts vendors to answer user questions and solve technical problems.
Performs diagnostics on technology and related equipment.
Maintains an accurate inventory of hardware and software that belongs to the district and to individual schools in the district.
SECTION III:  WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENT:  Minimum education required to perform adequately in position could reasonably be attained only by completing the following:

REQUIRED EDUCATION/TRAINING
(Choose one)

DEGREE INFORMATION:
Type of degree: (B.S., M.A., etc.)

 

less than high school diploma

X

High school diploma or GED.

Training and Experience:Progressively responsible technical support experience
Understanding of support for the district’s educational system
Appropriate skills in teaching students as well as educators and other adults
Awareness of curriculum, curriculum development and school reform
Comprehension of testing and assessment.

1 year college

2 years college

3 years college

4 years college

1st year graduate level

Essential knowledge and specialized subject knowledge required to perform the essential functions of the job:

Principles and operation of the Internet
Network (hardware and software knowledge) infrastructure
Various computer platforms and operating systems
Standard software application programs including database, spreadsheets, word processing, and desktop publishing
Educational software
Online testing applications

2nd year graduate level

Doctorate level

Required Work Experience in Addition to Formal Education/Training:
Any combination of education and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described.

LICENSE/
CERTIFICATION

Identify licenses/certification required upon hiring:
Valid Driver’s License and the ability and willingness to travel on work assignments

ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE WORK

 

Skill and Ability to:Work with district databases and reporting
Research technical manuals and guides to respond to questions and solve problems
Analyze and diagnose malfunctions and problems related to technology equipment and software
Prioritize requests, organize, schedule, and coordinate a variety of activities and projects
Learn new software
Adapt to changes in technology
Work independently and as a team member
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work
Pleasant and polite in dealing with students, parents, staff, and the public
Exhibits discretion and confidentiality in all matters
Demonstrates poise and composure in difficult situations
Attend appropriate workshops and training sessions
Maintain discretion and professionalism when accessing confidential records and/or data

RESPONSIBILITY FOR DIRECT SUPERVISION OF THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS

Titles of Positions Directly Supervised

# Of Employees

None

TOTAL

0

INDIRECT SUPERVISION:

Number of employees indirectly supervised: None

Total:             0

 

HAZARDOUS WORKING
CONDITIONS:  The essential duties of the work are performed under various physical hazards or environmental conditions noted
Unusual or hazardous working conditions related to performance of duties:
Work is performed in a typical school district setting where the employee is exposed to minimal environmental or physical hazards or risks associated with performing the requirements of the job.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS: Indicate according to essential duties/responsibilities

Employee is required to:

Never

1-33%
Occasionally

34-66%
Frequently

66-100%
Continuously

Stand

X
Walk

X
Sit
X

Use hands dexterously (use fingers to handle, feel)
X

Reach with hands and arms

X
Climb or balance

X
Stoop/kneel/crouch or crawl

X
Talk or hear
X

Taste or smell
X
Physical (Lift & carry):                                               up to 10 pounds
X

up to 25 pounds

X
up to 50 pounds
X
up to 75 pounds
X
up to 100 pounds
X
more than 100 pounds
X
 

 

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS: Indicate according to essential duties/responsibilities

Physical requirements associated with the position can be best summarized as follows:

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects in the performance of the job.

 

This description describes the general nature and work expected of an individual assigned to this position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Worthington ISD 518 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Principal

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Intermediate District 287 is seeking highly qualified and dynamic candidates for a Principal position at North Education Center in New Hope, 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 11 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.
  • To better understand our student population and work environment check out this video.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, culturally responsive teaching methods and approaches, and current 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
    • 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
    • multi-task complex issues
    • apply leadership skills within a shared decision-making model
    • evaluate the instructional process

Essential Functions

  • Plans, organizes, directs and controls the operations and activities at a District facility or major educational program(s);
  • Creates equitable school culture and climate for students and staff;
  • Coordinates all educational services provided by the facility or program;
  • Supervises educational staff in academic, vocational, and special education programs;
  • Evaluates staff performance;
  • Allocates resources within the educational program in order to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of service;
  • Ensures that the educational program is in compliance with Federal and State regulations and district policies and procedures;
  • Organizes staff schedules and school calendar to meet State and District guidelines and program needs;
  • Recommends policies and procedures that are consistent with the goals and objectives of the District and Federal and State mandates;
  • Provides consultation to staff in curriculum development and program planning;
  • Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of existing educational programs;
  • Revises educational programs and plans, develops, and implements new programs;
  • Directs the maintenance of educational records;
  • Prepares written and oral reports;
  • Assists in the preparation and administration of allocated budget;
  • May direct the recruitment, screening and selection of professional staff.
  • Foster a culture of innovation and facilitate action on innovative ideas in order to achieve our mission.
  • Lead administrative staff meeting, leadership meeting, school improvement team meetings
  • Active participant in school equity team
  • View the job classification: Principal

Commitment to Equity: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Labor Relations Specialist

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To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning by performing administrative support and assistance to the Human Resources Assistant Superintendent and Director.  The responsibilities include scheduling, preparing for, and attending meetings, recording minutes, summarizing research, costing/metrics, preparing contract revisions, correspondence, and other document preparation and maintenance.

Provides administrative support in the coordination and preparation for negotiations and related meetings – 60%.
Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:

-Primary Role: Records and takes minutes of all meetings, edit and distribute minutes to appropriate parties, maintain meeting minutes in both network and virtual files.
-Prepares agendas, schedules meetings on calendars, including dates, times and locations for meetings.
-Assists in the preparation of meeting agenda items, including required reports and collection of data.
-Creates and maintains committee mailing lists, databases or other associated records.
-Coordinates invitation and facilitation for external meeting participants/presenters.
-Collaborates with administrators to assure all supporting documents are assembled and provided for meetings.
-Follows up on any required action items, prompts and responds to team member requests for additional information or specific requests for support.

Compiles information for use in negotiations and labor relations, 20%.
Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:

-Researches questions and issues in State laws, MSBA manuals, web sites or historical data to assist in preparing reports, summaries or other information to assist in the labor relations/negotiations process.
-Gather and collect comprehensive knowledge base of federal employee and labor relations theories, principles and practices to build information library.
-Research current market, best practices, and theory for interpretation and application of labor contracts.
-Conduct comparative studies regarding various aspects of labor agreements.

Perform cost analysis and generate metrics, 10%.
Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:

-Develop and maintain employee group cost analysis documents.
-Conduct ‘what if’ analysis in order to project financial impact of decisions.
-Generate employee metrics, including attrition rates, time to hire, attendance, staff demographics, etc.
-Create and distribute stakeholder surveys.

Document preparation and maintenance, 10%.
Tasks involved in fulfilling above duty/responsibility:

-Draft contract revisions and submit final draft for publication.
-Generate correspondence including announcements, letters, invitations, etc.
-Assemble and compile all committee member materials.
-Integrate all final negotiations documents and notes into a master file.
-Maintain negotiations library (electronic and hard copy).
-Maintain and update all virtual shared files with stakeholder groups.

Class II Paraprofessional DCD

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Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Elementary Principal is responsible for providing educational leadership within the elementary building by implementing educational and district initiatives at the building level and for directing, supervising and overseeing all school operations, personnel and activities within their assigned building.  The Elementary Principal collaborates and works closely with other administrators, staff, students and the public in addressing and meeting the educational needs and goals of the District, its students and its families, and in performing various public relation responsibilities within the community.

 

To see full job description, please click the link below.

 

Class II Paraprofessional

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the Worthington School District to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age.

Director of Student Support Services

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Director of Student Support Services at Pine Island Public Schools

Position Type – Director – The following position will follow a 225-day extended contract.

Date Posted: July 17, 2023

Location: Pine Island School District

Position Duties:
*Provide oversight of all district special education programming
*Serve as district representative empowered to make decisions and commit district resources at special education staffings
*Leads the recruitment and retention of licensed special education staff
*Analyzes, develops, and modifies special education programming to meet the needs of students
*Monitors compliance with special education due process requirements, staff caseloads, and continuum of services in the district
*Monitors the district’s special education budget
*Participates and consults with building intervention teams (problem solving team, behavior support team,etc.) on effective Multi Tiered Systems of Support models
*Collaborates/problem solves with all district staff on potential difficult/litigious situations involving special education students
*Coordinates district assessments in cooperation with building principals
*Monitors district ADSIS programs.

Position Requirements:
*A Master’s Degree required in Special Education
*Special Education Director license required and/or working towards a Special Education Director’s licensure

Application Deadline: July 28, 2023 at 4:00pm. Interviews will take place the week of July 31, 2023

To apply: https://www.applitrack.com/pineisland/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Student+Support+Services

Elementary Special Education Teacher – Long Term Sub

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Teacher Level: Elementary Special Education- Resource

Building Location: Woodland

Total FTE: 1.0 – Long Term Substitute

Essential Functions:

Deliver Special Education 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; 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.