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PreK-12 Student & Family Advocate (Social Worker License Required) 1.0 FTE

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Locations Served: Cherry School, Iron Junction, MN
Positions Available: 1 Vacancy
Reports To: Building Principal
Starting Salary: $51,000-$58,500/year
Contract Days: 180 Days/8.0 hours per day inclusive of a thirty minute lunch period
Start Date: Immediate Opening

Position Details:

Our school district is seeking candidates for a Prek-12 Student & Family Advocate for our Cherry School! This position requires a Social Worker License and will support the student body at these school locations with social and psychological services to maximize well-being. The position will directly support students through mental health counseling, supportive services for foster parents, incarcerated parents with enrolled students, and supporting School Resource Officers with student behaviors. The position may work with a variety of ages from preschool to senior high school ages. Some job responsibilities include but are not limited to:Interview families and students to determine what services are required to meet their needs.
Serve as a supportive liaison between students, homes, school, family services, protective services, doctors or other contacts to help students who face problems such as but not limited to disabilities, abuse, mental health issues, or poverty.
Counsel and educate individual students and families regarding various social and emotional well-being topics and provide additional supportive resources when needed.
May at times educate community groups, faculty, and staff members on various topics related to mental health, poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, physical abuse, rehabilitation, child care, and medical care.
Consult with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of problems, such as absenteeism and/or misbehavior, and to implement solutions.
Arrange for medical, psychiatric, and other tests that may disclose causes of difficulties and indicate remedial measures for students.
Provide, find, or arrange additional supportive services for students and/or families related to mental health, poverty, substance abuse, physical abuse, medical care or other needs.
Assist in crisis intervention for students when difficult situations occur at school.
Maintain student case history records and prepare reports as required.
Collect supplementary information needed to assist students and families, such as employment records, medical records or school reports.
Counsel students whose behaviors, school progress, mental or physical impairment indicate a need for assistance.
Follow and maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Competencies: Active Listening Skills
Social Perceptiveness
Strong Communication Skills
Service Orientation
Complex Problem Solving
Strong Judgement and Decision Making Skills
Time Management
Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from an accredited social work program.
Active licensure through Minnesota Board of Social Work.
Active School Social Work licensure or related service through the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board.
Preferred Education and Experience: 3 or more years of experience in youth counseling, public school education or related field.
Pre-Employment RequirementsMust be authorized to work in the United States.
Must complete a pre-employment background.
St. Louis County Schools, ISD 2142 is an equal opportunity employer.

World Language German Teacher .7 FTE

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Welcome to Spring Lake Park Schools! We are a vibrant school community serving about 6,200 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park, in the northern Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose — “High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses” – provides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student.

Spring Lake Park Schools is recognized for our commitment to personalized learning, and creating a culture of innovation and creativity through human-centered design thinking. We are working to create a system – a culture with a methodology and set of processes – where teachers and staff have the freedom, flexibility and invitation to design new ways of learning centered around deepening student engagement to continuously improve student success.

German Teacher, .7 FTE
Westwood School
Start Date: 2023-2024 School Year

Position Overview

The priority of this position is to create the conditions within Westwood School for students to successfully navigate German curriculum in the 21st century. Our school has an amazing population of diverse learners, with wide ranging skills.  We are looking for teachers who can create personalized and engaging experiences so that each student feels valued, inspired and has a sense of belonging, resulting in college readiness and aspirations for success.

The successful candidate will be an individual who …

… firmly believes:

  • all students can and will learn, and that their learning can be directly influenced by focusing on factors over which we have control;
  • in the need to work interdependently with teachers, school, and district leaders throughout the system, aligning the work of adults around improving student learning by meeting the needs, interests, and aspirations of each student;
  • in commitment to partnership with staff to continuously improve practices to enhance student and family engagement, creating the conditions for equity, excellence and student success; and
  • in creating and fostering an inclusive environment, and meeting academic, social, and emotional needs of each student

Primary Responsibilities

A successful Teacher at Westwood School is:

  • Focused on knowing each student by name, strength, interest and need, leading to personalized student work and learning experiences
  • Able to approach learning from a student centered platform vs a teacher centered platform
  • Innovate and can blend learning across multiple subject areas, and regularly collaborate with peers in learning communities within the school and district
  • Interested in ongoing communication with families, not only to report success and struggles, but to build relationships
  • An educator who can analyze data, set goals, learn individually and collaboratively, implement new learning, and monitor, assess, and adjust practice

Preferences

We strongly prefer experienced candidates who have exhibited excellence in collaboration with colleagues, and the ability to create enthusiasm through German curriculum with students.  Preferred candidates will also have a demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning as evidenced by graduate-level work or an earned degree, as well as participation in professional organization conferences or seminars related in science content.

Qualifications

K-12 German licensure, eligibility required

The successful candidate must have earned a B.A. or B.S. degree. Candidate must possess highly effective interpersonal skills and the ability work harmoniously with a wide range of students, families, and staff members. Additional demonstrated qualifications include: commitment to the equitable education of all students; creative planning and organizational skills, and experience working with and celebrating diverse learners.

Licensing Requirements

K-12 Licensure, or eligibility, is required.

Salary

Highly competitive salary and benefit package for the region, determined by teacher salary schedule.

How to Apply

This position will remain open until filled.
Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/district16/onlineapp/default.aspx

Only qualified and appropriately licensed individuals will be considered for an interview.

With any inquiries regarding the position, please feel free to contact Westwood School Principal, Tom Larson, at [email protected].

Equity is a priority for Spring Lake Park Schools and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students.  Spring Lake Park Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.

Science Teacher – Pioneer  Ridge Middle School 

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Science Teacher
Pioneer  Ridge Middle School
For More Information contact: Amy Nelson at [email protected]

Position Start Date: August 28, 2023  (You should also be available for the new teacher induction workshop on 8/21/23 – 8/23/23)
FTE/HOURS:  1.0 FTE  8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Banded/Graded:  C-5-2
Responsible To:  Building Principal
Qualifications: Valid State of Minnesota Teaching License in  5-8 Science, 5-12 Biology, or 5-12 Physical Science

Major Job Functions; Specific Tasks/Required Knowledge, Ability and Skills:  Teach middle school science. See attachment

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 begin after July 17, 2023. 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.