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Industrial Technology Teacher – Middle School (1.0 FTE)

Industrial Technology Teacher – Middle School (1.0 FTE)

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Job Description:  Candidates will teach 6th, 7th and 8th grade students in courses designed to give students hands-on experience in problem-solving, teamwork, and project-based learning.  This position commences with the 2024-2025 school year on Monday, August 19, 2024.

Faribault Middle School is seeking passionate and exceptional teachers who will cultivate academic excellence within a supportive learning environment. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a highly successful technology program with a community that is technology-driven.  ISD #656 has a growing program establishing student pathways in engineering, and manufacturing career fields as local and regional demands for skilled labor significantly increase. This position is responsible for industrial technology classes with the ability to develop and/or change the curriculum.

ISD 656 is a public school district in southern Minnesota, dedicated to developing lifelong learners prepared to succeed in an ever-changing world.  To learn more about Faribault Public Schools, visit our website at:  www.faribault.k12.mn.us.

Science (.8) and AVID (.2) Teacher- Gr 6 and 7 (1.0 FTE) – Middle School

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Job Description:   Full Time (1.0 FTE) Science (.8) and AVID (.2) Teacher – Middle School.  This position commences with the 2024-25 School Year on August 19, 2024.

Faribault Public Schools offers a competitive compensation and benefits package along with attractive perks as a school district employee. The district supports an equitably strong mission and vision with many opportunities to contribute to the overall organization and community. Additionally, our schools have several before/after-school activities and summer long programming.
Benefits/Perks include:

Comprehensive benefits package: health, life, long term disability, dental insurance
Substantial personal and sick days
Fully paid single health insurance
Generous 403(b) match
State pension plan
Enticing retirement packet
State of the art fitness center
Work-life balance culture

All new employees will have access to useful technology devices, along with designated funds for continued professional development. This position is supported by a caring community of colleagues who value a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to a supportive and collaborative professional environment, the city of Faribault has a number of unique characteristics:Centrally located on I35; driving distance within an hour of Mankato, Rochester, Twin Cities
Many lakes with great fishing and boating opportunities
Revamped historical downtown with many fun shops, restaurants, brewery and distillery.
Concerts, movies, and farmers market in the park
Over 10 miles of paved bike trails within city limits; including access to the 100 mile Sakatah-Singing Hills Trail connecting from Mankato to Red Wing.
Over 57 parks and amenities; including an aquatics park, BMX park, dog park, pickleball park, several outdoor ice rinks with warming houses, 743 acres of the River Bend Nature Center, and Alexander Park hosting several baseball diamonds, football and track field and the county fairgrounds.

Join an exceptional highly collaborative team of educational professionals today! Everyday our students and staff put their best Falcon foot forward.

Teacher- Special Education (Cross Categorical)

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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.

Teacher- Special Education (Cross Categorical)

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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.

Student Assessment and Data Coordinator

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JOB GOAL:
Responsible for:
-Planning, coordinating, and implementing a comprehensive student assessment system.
-Collaboratively creating assessments to be delivered via the District assessment system.
-Coordinating State and District level assessments.
-Coaching teachers and PLCs on how to enhance student learning based on student assessment results.
-Supporting schools in the coordination of district and state level assessments.
-Serving as a resource person on best practice instruction and assessment.
-Identifying staff development needs of the District and providing staff development related to assessment as part of the school improvement process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Maintain District student assessment data systems.
2. Support principals by creating streamlined and responsive reports and dashboards related to student achievement.
3. Support Professional Learning Communities at all levels by generating reports and dashboards to guide planning for instruction.
4. Work closely as a colleague with K-12 instructional coaches and curriculum specialists.
5. Prepare a variety of narrative, graphic and statistical lists, records and reports related to student assessment, test results, demographics, programs, grants, enrollment, curriculum, Title I and assigned projects and activities.
6. Compare data and identifies errors and discrepancies; make corrections, additions, and modifications as needed.
7. Research, compile, and verify a variety of data and information.
8. Assist with coordinating various student assessments.
9. Communicate professionally and effectively with all stakeholders using oral, written, and electronic means.
10. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. WI Department of Public Instruction Elementary or Secondary Teacher license.
2. Minimum of 3 years teaching experience required.
3. Master’s degree in education required and:
-Demonstrated expertise in research-based best instructional and assessment practices.
-Demonstrated expertise in strategies for differentiating classroom instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
-Strong leadership skills in working collaboratively and effectively with other professionals.

Student Assessment and Data Coordinator

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JOB GOAL:
Responsible for:
-Planning, coordinating, and implementing a comprehensive student assessment system.
-Collaboratively creating assessments to be delivered via the District assessment system.
-Coordinating State and District level assessments.
-Coaching teachers and PLCs on how to enhance student learning based on student assessment results.
-Supporting schools in the coordination of district and state level assessments.
-Serving as a resource person on best practice instruction and assessment.
-Identifying staff development needs of the District and providing staff development related to assessment as part of the school improvement process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Maintain District student assessment data systems.
2. Support principals by creating streamlined and responsive reports and dashboards related to student achievement.
3. Support Professional Learning Communities at all levels by generating reports and dashboards to guide planning for instruction.
4. Work closely as a colleague with K-12 instructional coaches and curriculum specialists.
5. Prepare a variety of narrative, graphic and statistical lists, records and reports related to student assessment, test results, demographics, programs, grants, enrollment, curriculum, Title I and assigned projects and activities.
6. Compare data and identifies errors and discrepancies; make corrections, additions, and modifications as needed.
7. Research, compile, and verify a variety of data and information.
8. Assist with coordinating various student assessments.
9. Communicate professionally and effectively with all stakeholders using oral, written, and electronic means.
10. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. WI Department of Public Instruction Elementary or Secondary Teacher license.
2. Minimum of 3 years teaching experience required.
3. Master’s degree in education required and:
-Demonstrated expertise in research-based best instructional and assessment practices.
-Demonstrated expertise in strategies for differentiating classroom instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
-Strong leadership skills in working collaboratively and effectively with other professionals.