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Kindergarten Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher

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Position is full-time, part of the teacher bargaining unit and based at Wildwood Elementary.  Salary and benefits part of Master Agreement

Minimum Requirements:

Must have a valid MN Elementary Education License or able to obtain the appropriate license from PELSB, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board.

Qualifications:

  • Experience in school setting and/or previous experience working with elementary students
  • Proven leadership skills and the ability to build relationships with students, colleagues, and community
  • Excellent communication skills with students, parents and staff

Responsibilities:

  • Identify the needs of students through formal and informal assessments
  • Plan, develop and implement appropriate lessons to ensure the achievement of student growth
  • Communicate with students, parents and staff on regular basis on student progress
  • Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies
  • Update all necessary records accurately as required by laws, district policies and school regulations
  • Foster a community where all people are valued, respected, seen and heard
  • Inspire robust academics, critical and creative thinking and continuous personal growth
  • Create world-class learning experiences that integrate multiple perspectives
  • Attend department, school and parent meetings or functions
  • Other job-related duties as assigned

Mahtomedi Public Schools will not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Special Education Teacher – ASD

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Position is full-time, part of the teacher bargaining unit and based at O.H Anderson Elementary.  Salary and benefits are part of the Teacher Master Agreement.

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree; Special Education ASD teaching license or able to obtain appropriate license from PELSB, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board
Preferred Experience:
Ability to teach students with significant needs in the areas of social, emotional, adaptive and/or academic development utilizing a progression of interventions.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate the ability to create a highly structured environment that provides direct instruction to a variety of learning needs within the same environment while supporting behavioral skills with proactive behavior management interventions.
Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Identify the needs of assigned students with disabilities through formal and informal assessments
  • Plan, develop and implement appropriate lessons to ensure the achievement of student growth
  • Communicate with students, parents and staff on a regular basis on student progress
  • Write IEP’s (Individual Educational Plans) and Due Process reports in accordance to MDE regulations
  • Foster a community where all people are valued, respected, seen and heard
  • Inspire robust academics, critical and creative thinking and continuous personal growth
  • Create world-class learning experiences that integrate multiple perspectives
  • Attend department, school and parent meetings
  • Provide program guidance to paraprofessionals

Mahtomedi Public Schools will not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Grade 4 Teacher

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2023-24 School Year

Position is full-time, based at O.H Anderson Elementary.  Salary is based on the teacher contract.

Minimum Requirements:

Must have a valid MN Elementary Education License or able to obtain the appropriate license from PELSB, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board.

Qualifications:

  • Experience in school setting and/or previous experience working with elementary students
  • Proven leadership skills and the ability to build relationships with students, colleagues, and community
  • Excellent communication skills with students, parents and staff
  • Responsibilities:Identify the needs of students through formal and informal assessments
  • Plan, develop and implement appropriate lessons to ensure the achievement of student growth
  • Communicate with students, parents and staff on regular basis on student progress
  • Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies
  • Foster a community where all people are valued, respected, seen and heard
  • Inspire robust academics, critical and creative thinking and continuous personal growth
  • Create world-class learning experiences that integrate multiple perspectives
  • Update all necessary records accurately as required by laws, district policies and school regulations
  • Attend department, school and parent meetings or functions
  • Other job-related duties as assigned

Mahtomedi Public Schools will not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation.

5th Grade Teacher

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2023-24 School Year

Position is full-time, based at O.H Anderson Elementary.  Salary is based on the teacher contract.

Minimum Requirements:

Must have a valid MN Elementary Education License or able to obtain the appropriate license from PELSB, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board.

Qualifications:

  • Experience in school setting and/or previous experience working with elementary students
  • Proven leadership skills and the ability to build relationships with students, colleagues, and community
  • Excellent communication skills with students, parents and staff
  • Responsibilities:Identify the needs of students through formal and informal assessments
  • Plan, develop and implement appropriate lessons to ensure the achievement of student growth
  • Communicate with students, parents and staff on regular basis on student progress
  • Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies
  • Foster a community where all people are valued, respected, seen and heard
  • Inspire robust academics, critical and creative thinking and continuous personal growth
  • Create world-class learning experiences that integrate multiple perspectives
  • Update all necessary records accurately as required by laws, district policies and school regulations
  • Attend department, school and parent meetings or functions
  • Other job-related duties as assigned

 

Mahtomedi Public Schools will not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Media Specialist – Elementary

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Position is full-time, for the 2023-2024 school year and part of the teacher bargaining unit and based at Wildwood Elementary.   Salary and benefits part of Master Agreement

Minimum Requirements:

Must have a valid MN K-12 Media Specialist teaching license or able to obtain the appropriate license from PELSB, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board.
Summary: The Media Specialist provides the leadership and expertise necessary to develop, implement and maintain an information media program that is equitable for all and reflects the mission, goals, and vision of the school and district. The Media Specialist provides:

  • technology and information literacy skills instruction based on state and national standards
  • collaborates and consults with staff for the purpose of integrating technology and information literacy skills into subject matter instruction
  • administers media center operations, programming and resources

Qualifications:

  • Appropriate licensure
  • Previous teaching experience in a media specialist role preferred
  • Proven leadership skills and the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, families and students
  • Excellent communication skills including verbal and written

Key Responsibilities:

  • Works with all students to locate and effectively and ethically use 21st century tools and informational resources to support their personalized learning
  • Enrich and support classroom instruction by assisting teachers in the integration of media and technological hardware and software into district curriculum and classroom lesson plans
  • Maintains current and in-depth knowledge of research and best practices in all aspects of the library media field that affect student learning and school and district policies and programs
  • Directs all activities related to the management of the library media program, including acquisition, maintenance, circulation, inventory, and use of print and electronic resources and equipment
  • Participates in setting the district’s vision and strategic plan for digital learning and fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation to empower teachers and learners
  • Foster a community where all people are valued, respected, seen and heard
  • Inspire robust academics, critical and creative thinking and continuous personal growth
  • Create world-class learning experiences that integrate multiple perspectives
  • Attend department, school and parent meetings or functions
  • Other job-related duties as assigned

 

Mahtomedi Public Schools will not discriminated against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation.

K-6 Instructors for VIBE Online Academy

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Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

Essential Performance ResponsibilitiesDevelops and administers school middle school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
Conduct live weekly kick off meetings and one synchronous class a week for families.
Promotes a virtual classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
Teaches all required subject matters as assigned to the grade level, which may including reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to pupils in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities.
Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student’s needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the Worthington Public Schools.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school’s standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Coordinates with other VIBE school professional staff members, especially within grade level and specific subjects, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
As part of the enrollment process: o Obtain and or assist schools in gathering all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws and school regulations for students you will be teaching/mentoring.
Using the MAP meeting Outline; plan, prepare and set up a MAP meeting with family/student using instructional materials and curriculum that facilitate success in their academic career. Develop an understanding of how the student will assimilate into Venture Upward/VIBE and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
Instruct and monitor family/student in the use of learning materials and technology.
Provide appropriate feedback and communicate necessary information regularly to students and parents. (Benchmark is weekly communication. Regularly will depend upon the specific needs of the student and or school requirements.)
Office hours posted on Venture Upward/VIBE web site and teacher will be available to field questions and concerns from families/students during those specified hours. (Excluding Weekends)
Return phone calls, texts and answer emails no later than 24 hours of receipt.
Encourage parent involvement in all aspects of online home education.
Exercise open and respectful communication with teachers/mentors, families, coworkers, and staff.
Attend virtual weekly meetings that will include TOR, staff and Leadership Team members.
Understand and be familiar with VU/VIBE policies and procedures.
Maintain hours within the workday.
Training is mandatory. It is not optional.
Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings when required.

Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts, including all subject matters taught.
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in an online school environment.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License:Minnesota Teaching License as an Elementary School Teacher.
Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or ability to provide own transportation.
EducationBachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
Masters Degree preferred.
Experience
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

FLSA Status:  Exempt 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.