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Graduate Teaching Fellowship, FACS or Health/PE

Graduate Teaching Fellowship, FACS or Health/PE

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Openings

2023-24 Graduate Teaching Fellowships

Minnesota State University, Mankato

 

Openings are available for the Graduate Teaching Fellow Program (classroom experience while working on a masters degree program in Education).  Applicants must have a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Teaching degree in Heath/PE OR Family Consumer Science.

 

Seniors in a teacher education program who will complete all requirements for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Teaching degree, complete all required testing, and obtain appropriate Minnesota teacher licensure by August, 2023, or recent teacher education graduates (who have not held regular teaching appointments) are eligible to apply.  Application deadline:  until filled.

 

Teaching Fellow positions are available in the following Minnesota Educators Partnership (MEP) districts:

Heath/PE, Faribault Middle School

OR

Family Consumer Science, Faribault Middle School

 

For more information about the TOSA/Fellows program and the application form, please visit our website, https://ed.mnsu.edu/centers-offices-college-of-education/center-for-educator-partnerships-and-student-support/.  To request printed application materials, please contact Jill Ryan, Center for Educator Partnerships and Student Support, 115 Armstrong Hall, Mankato, MN  56001, (507) 389-1217, email:   [email protected]

Administrative Assistant

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EARLY CHILDHOOD ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the connecting hub for the communities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino Lakes, located 20 minutes north of Minneapolis and St. Paul. With 9 exceptional schools serving 6,400 students, Centennial offers a track record of academic success combined with a consistent district-wide drive for improvement. Annually, district’s high school graduation rate of 94.7% is at the top of Minnesota’s rankings.

Centennial’s schools are safe and filled with respectful students who are a wonderful reflection of and contributors to the community. The district’s vibrant learning environments and personalized, team approach supports the strengths and addresses the challenges of each individual student. The curriculum throughout K-12 is focused on the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the 21st century. Importantly, Centennial is distinguished by its use of data to drive achievement, its innovative use of technology, and its exceptional faculty, with 78% of them holding a master’s degree.

A transparent and good steward of public resources, Centennial is guided by a strategic plan developed in collaboration with staff, parents and community members. As a district that encourages, listens and responds, Centennial is the pride of our five communities with 86% of resident students choosing Centennial, nearly 90% of parents rating teachers as “excellent”, and 91% saying students are well prepared for college.

Position Overview:
Provide office support for Early Childhood programs, including Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), Early Childhood Screening (ECS), and Centennial Preschool (CP). Provide efficient and courteous communication between staff, parents, students, and the general public.

Contract Days: Student Contact Days + workshop week/special event hours
Reports To: Early Childhood Coordinator

8 hours/day
204 contract days, including 9 paid holidays

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
● Perform receptionist duties for the Early Childhood Center, including the ECFE and CP programs
○ Greet visitors, answer telephones, answer questions and refer people to appropriate resources
○ Track substitute badges and keyfobs
○ Monitor Early Childhood and EC Screening email accounts, answering when appropriate and forwarding messages as necessary
○ Attend district security trainings and monitor visitor management system
● Serve as first point of contact for families of young children moving into the district
○ Monitor Early Childhood generic email, responding or forwarding as appropriate
○ Communicate information on special education referrals, ECFE/preschool programs, kindergarten registration process
● Gather, sort and distribute mail and packages
● Monitor attendance for all programs
○ Transfer ECFE attendance from Eleyo into Campus
● Assist Specialists with finding substitute teachers and paraprofessionals
● Manage building schedule and room calendars so that all users of the Early Childhood Center have necessary access
○ Coordinate with ECSE PT/OT team on gym schedule
○ Review bookings made through Outlook, resolve conflicting needs
● Complete monthly processing of birth records
○ Identify in-district births
○ Prepare mailing of welcome packets
● Assist with Early Childhood Screening program
○ Make appointments in Eleyo
○ Prepare and send Ages & Stages and Google Form questionnaires
○ Create files
○ Send follow-up emails for cancellations, no-shows, rescreens
○ Record out-of-district screenings in Infinite Campus; confirm information is up-to-date for kindergarten registration
● Assist with CP contracts, accounts, collections, financial aid applications
○ Send scheduled emails to overdue accounts
○ Accept payments in person and by phone
○ Prepare Pathway student files
● Maintain public resources, including take-home totes, bulletin board, brochure racks, office waiting area
○ Monitor checkouts
○ Confirm all contents present, replace missing items
● Schedule and prepare work to office volunteers
● Manage workroom supply inventory
● Provide basic troubleshooting for printer/copier, applications, and computer hardware; escalate issues to Help Desk staff or copier vendor as needed

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
● Demonstrates skills in organization, verbal and written communication, and working with children and families of diverse backgrounds
● High school degree or equivalent
● Training or equivalent experience in office/clerical procedures, computers/technology, and communications preferred
● Knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft Office is required
● Knowledge of the school district is preferred
● Ability to lift up to 35 lbs in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations

SALARY/BENEFITS:
Terms and conditions of employment consistent with the secretary/clerk master agreement.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
All applicants must apply on our website at www.isd12.org. Position open until filled and posting removed. Questions may be directed to the Office of Human Resources (Telephone: 763-792-6008).

Special Education Coordinator (8 hours per day; 12 months per year; beginning 2023-2024 school year)

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Description:

The Special Education Coordinator will be responsible for ongoing planning, supervision, monitoring and evaluation of special education programs and due process compliance, in all categories including ASD, EBD, DAPE, DCD, SLD, PI, OHI, etc. This is accomplished through collaboration with principals, administrators, and other stake holders, supervision of staff, management of resources and interagency planning.

Job Summary:

1.         Provide ongoing supervision of student programs in special education to ensure high quality educational instruction.
2.         Consult with building staff on students with special education needs in order to prevent and address problems/issues.
3.         Arrange for regular special education meetings with staff at individual schools for problem solving and for staff development in order to meet staff needs.
4.         Report to the Director of Special Services in regard to major issues.
5.         Attend IEP and interagency meetings, and conciliation or mediation conferences as appropriate.
6.         Participate in budget planning annually and assist in monitoring expenditures in order to meet staffing and supply needs.
7.         Support School District administration in special education staff evaluation per School District procedures.
8.         Assist in the assessment of staff work loads and makes recommendations for change when needed.
9.         Collaborate with building Principals on the provision of services consistent with School District and building philosophy as well as State and Federal rules in order to maintain compliance with required regulations and procedures.
10.       Monitor instructional practice and documentation consistent with State and Federal rules so that the School District complies with these.
11.       Assist in the interview process and recommends candidates for hire to assure that special education requirements are met.
12.       Other job related duties as assigned.

Administrative Assistant to Superintendent

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE SUPERINTENDENT, SCHOOL BOARD, AND DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR(S)

JOB SUMMARY
Performs a wide variety of administrative support and secretarial responsibilities for the Superintendent and Department Director(s), including coordination of workflow and work assignment details for the office, ensuring that all essential accountabilities are performed in a complete, accurate and timely manner.  Also performs a wide variety of administrative support and secretarial responsibilities for the Board of Education, ensuring compliance with required timelines and procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative / Secretarial Support to the Superintendent
Percent of Time:  40%

  • Performs a wide range of administrative and secretarial support including, but not limited to, reception of callers and visitors, independently resolving as many matters as possible; report preparation, and distribution, creation and maintenance of files/records; information exchange; ordering of supplies, mail screening and responses as delegated; and providing customer service to internal and external sources; codes expenses and monitors accounts under jurisdiction of the Superintendent
  • Maintains the superintendent’s calendar as well as the scheduling of workshops and district events and programs; coordinates the scheduling of meetings and special events, including the venues, meals and travel arrangements.
  • Composes and formats correspondence, memos, agenda and other materials, presentations and general information for distribution; includes the preparation of financial, analytical and communication materials.
  • Creates and maintains various electronic and / or hard-copy files of data and information, ensuring ready access by authorized personnel as needed.
  • Coordinates activities and communication among the Superintendent, School Board, other agencies, city and state officials and internal departments; provides administrative support to special committees.
  • Periodically audits records and files to ensure compliance with laws and district record retention policies.

Administrative / Secretarial Support to Department Director(s)
Percent of Time:  30%Performs a wide range of administrative and secretarial support including, but not limited to, reception of callers and visitors, independently resolving as many matters as possible; report preparation, and distribution, creation and maintenance of files/records; information exchange; ordering of supplies, mail screening and responses as delegated; and providing customer service to internal and external sources; codes expenses and monitors accounts under jurisdiction of the Director

  • Maintains the director’s calendar including coordinating the scheduling of meetings, bid openings, etc.
  • Composes and formats correspondence, memos, agenda and other materials, presentations and general information for distribution; includes the preparation of financial, analytical and communication materials.
  • Creates and maintains various electronic and / or hard-copy files of data and information, ensuring ready access by authorized personnel as needed.
  • Periodically audits records and files to ensure compliance with laws and district record retention policies.

Support for the School Board
Percent of Time:  10%Prioritizes office workflow to ensure the most effective and efficient use of available resources.

  • Serves as a resource to others inside and outside the District regarding existing policies and procedures.
  • Develops and maintains good working relationships with all inside and outside contacts, ensuring that informational and / or materials needs are met promptly.
  • Establishes and maintains good working relationships with other district administrative personnel in the Superintendent’s office ensuring that information that is exchanged is accurate and reflective of the request.

Special Projects
Percent of Time:  5%Participates in professional organizations and maintains professional expertise.

  • Coordinates periodic meetings with administrative/clerical support staff at the building level in order to ensure they are kept apprised of important information related to their work.
  • Performs other job-related responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITITIES

  • Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills including outstanding conflict resolution, responsiveness and follow through.
  • An ability to work purposefully, confidently and independently within authority and responsibility parameters of the position under minimal supervision.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with others, in a manner that builds respect and teamwork.
  • High tolerance for stress and the ability to handle multiple and changing priorities, from a variety of sources, with attention to detail and deadlines.
  • Excellent organizational, planning, group process and time management skills, and an ability to provide clear, correct answers and direction to others.
  • Skill and ability to prioritize assign and expedite work assignments of the secretarial work team, ensuring optimum customer service and office efficiency, through effective analysis of work flow and work direction.
  • Excellent working knowledge of the department, division and District programs as well as community programs and resources.
  • A thorough working knowledge of District and School Board policies, procedures and processes covering Board organization, work of the Board, election management, and maintaining and securing Board policy records.
  • Knowledge of and the ability to accurately apply bookkeeping procedures established at the Division or District level and troubleshoot and resolve bookkeeping problems.
  • Ability to effectively communicate through a variety of mediums.
  • Highly-developed listening skills in order to capture the essence, intent and content of Board meetings.
  • Ability to proof, edit and compose written documents with accuracy for format, content and mechanics.
  • Knowledge of the District’s budgeting policies, procedures and protocols; budgeting procedures specific to the department; and the ability to effectively apply the same in budgeting support responsibilities.
  • Familiarity with and ability to access and effectively communicate with a wide variety of outside contacts e.g. legislators, media, law enforcement officials, other school district administrators, community agencies and city officials.
  • Ability to integrate information, data and scheduling as requested and serve as a department resource in completing special projects.
  • The skill and ability to maintain assigned databases and draw requested data into report form as needed.
  • The knowledge, skill and ability to set up, maintain and ensure the security and confidentiality of data and information, particularly personnel-related records.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Post high school education in related field preferred.
Notary certification or ability to obtain.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Three years’ experience as a secretary or administrative assistant in an office management capacity supporting executives, officials, or school district administrators.
  • Experience in oversight of work direction and workflow management.
    Experience in a K-12 school setting desired.
  • Extensive experience using a wide variety of computer databases, spreadsheets and word processing programs.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

Per the Terms and Conditions for Unaffiliated Staff
Classification 10

English Language Learner Teacher

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Position Summary:
Provide high quality instruction to identified students and serve as a collaborative member of our English Language Learner (EL) Team.  Position follows a traditional English Language Learning classroom model with potential for co-teaching in core content.  This position works closely with multilingual students, bilingual success coaches, core content teachers, counselors, and district wide EL department in effort to provide equitable access to both core content credit while developing English Language proficiency. This position involves working with multilingual learners at the high school (0.5 FTE) and multilingual learners at the Alternative Learning Center (0.1 FTE).
Qualifications:
Valid Minnesota Teaching License. Valid ELL/EL/ESL Minnesota Teaching License. Consistent and reliable attendance.Bachelor’s degree with coursework in Education, certificate and/or experience in the area of reading intervention education preferred, or related field and moderate experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Valid Minnesota Teaching License. Valid ELL/EL/ESL Minnesota Teaching License. Ideal candidate will have a strong equity background, believing and ensuring all kids learn at high levels.  A strong demonstrated use of 21st Century learning strategies and approaches to ensure all learners achieve the highest levels. A strong background in literacy and language is preferred with in-depth understanding and application of language acquisition and WIDA Standards.  Bilingual skills in Spanish or Somali desired.