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Director of Teaching and Learning

Director of Teaching and Learning

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POSITION TITLE: Director of Teaching and Learning
START DATE: July 1, 2023
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Executive Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Teaching and Learning provides leadership, coordination, and facilitation of programs and services, in the development and partnership with MDE for the implementation of K-12 Academic Standards and support to meet the needs of SCSC members. The Director of Teaching and Learning plans and coordinates with members of the SCSC Teaching and Learning team to provide region-level professional development opportunities to ensure the implementation and evaluation of instructional programs; provides partnership and leadership through coaching and mentorship; develops, directs, evaluates, and administers procedures, programs, budgets, staffing, communications, and professional development; and advises the Executive Director on matters regarding the teaching and learning needs of SCSC members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and implement a universal MN Academic Standards review process to ensure member districts meet the needs of students and comply with state and federal requirements and standards.

  • Provide leadership for unifying SCSC education programs under Teaching and Learning, including Special Education/Low-Incidence, Career and Technical Education, School Improvement Professional Development, and Student Academic Enrichment service.
  • Oversee, manage, and provides leadership for the standards review process in the State subject area implementation cycle.
  • Organize and facilitate the SCSC member curriculum leaders.
  • Works with SCSC programs to create interdisciplinary connections between academic standards.
  • Reviews SCSC region data to evaluate areas of support through SCSC.
  • Provides leadership and support for SCSC members in the development and implementation of aligned academic standards.
  • Reports to the Executive Director and SCSC Board on all relevant areas of oversight.
  • Assists in writing recommended policies and procedures that pertain to teaching and learning.
  • Research best practices in instructional leadership and disseminates information to SCSC members.
  • Develop and implement Professional Learning Communities across the Region to support the development and implementation of MN Academic Standards.
  • Support SCSC members as they align the work of student support divisions to the MN Academic Standards – Achievement and Integration, EL, Gifted and Talented, American Indian Education, ADSIS, etc.
  • Facilitate training of staff in evidence-based instructional strategies that meet the new MN Academic Standards.

Align, oversee, implement, and evaluate SCSC region-wide professional development.

  • Align professional development to COMPASS and the other MN Service Cooperatives.
  • Partner with SCSC Teaching and Learning team members to provide aligned region-level professional development opportunities.
  • Organize and manage region-wide professional development.
  • Provide coordination between SCSC members to align support and resources.
  • Develop/maintain a repository of best practices that can be utilized by all SCSC members.
  • Partner with SCSC member professional development leaders to provide universal and member-specific training and support.

Lead and manage long-range and day-to-day operations.

  • Develop long-range program goals consistent with the goals and objectives of the SCSC Board, MN Department of Education, COMPASS, and other MN Service Cooperatives.
  • Develop and maintain the teaching and learning budget.

Maintain and share a level of professional expertise.

  • Provide professional expertise and assistance to SCSC team members and SCSC Region members.
  • Coordinate support and program offerings with SCSC Teaching and Learning team members.
  • Partner with the other MN Service Cooperatives.
  • Partner with the MN Department of Education.
  • Attend training sessions, conferences, seminars, and regional meetings.
  • Keep current with trends, issues, and educational technologies.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Music/Band Teacher (Grades 6-8)

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Worthington Middle School is in need of a new Band Director. This position will be the band director for grades 6-8. Music is well-supported in our school as we also have three band and three orchestra directors.  Expectations include directing for rehearsals and concerts for marching band and jazz band. Applicants must be patient and kind, licensed, or eligible for a license, to teach instrumental and classroom music in the state of Minnesota.

This position qualifies for the Federal Student Aid Stafford Loan Forgiveness Program for Teachers (loan forgiveness up to $17,500).  https://studentaid.ed.gov/sites/default/files/loan-forgiveness-for-teachers.pdf

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.

Math Teacher – High School (Long-Term Substitute)

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Effective immediately, the Human Resources Department is accepting online applications for the position of Math Teacher (Long-Term Substitute) at South St. Paul High School. The assignment will be effective March 13, 2023, through approximately June 8, 2023. The long-term substitute rate of pay is $225/day.

Job Summary:
Develop the student’s fullest acquisition of knowledge, skills, concepts, and attitudes.

Job Functions

Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods.  Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
Observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Create a positive environment to ensure successful learning for all students.
Maintain knowledge and skills with IB Program changes and updates.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress, and to determine priorities for their children’s social, emotional and academic growth.
Partner with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to support students’ academic and social-emotional development.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic issues or special academic interests.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools. Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students’ needs and progress.
Administer standardized, formative and state mandated assessments and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
Adhere to all district policies and procedures.
Support the district’s mission, vision, values and strategic plan.
Understand and maintain boundaries and confidentiality with students, families and staff.
Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, staff, families and community members.
Adhere to staff and program guidelines and district procedures and policies.
Demonstrate prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
Other duties as assigned.

Director of Special Education – SPECTRUM Program Director

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Hiawatha Valley Education District is looking for a Director of Special Education – SPECTRUM Program Director in Hokah, MN.  The Director of Special Education is responsible for monitoring and overseeing all aspects of the special education programs and services in their assigned program.  This position works closely with the program’s administrative teams and special education staff to ensure effective special education programming and leadership in special education, due process monitoring and compliance, and management of administrative tasks.  This position will work a 240 day calendar.

FLSA Status:  Exempt
Reports to:  Executive Director

Qualifications

  • Appropriate Special Education background and certification as a Director of Special Education is required
  • Knowledge of educational curriculum, individualization of instruction, and analytic teaching approaches
  • Knowledge of and experience working in a level III or IV Autism Program is preferred
  • Skill in interpreting Special Education needs to administrators, teachers, parents, and other professionals
  • Demonstrate leadership skills
  • Knowledgeable in conducting activities directed toward group planning with outcomes of goals and/or action plans
  • Ability to take direction and work efficiently and effectively as part of an administrative team

Competencies

  • Must be able to work in team decision-making situations
  • Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Must possess ability to problem-solve
  • Must possess ability to lead teams and coordinate with others, such as Special Education Leaders, Administration, and teachers

Duties and Responsibilities Include (but not limited to)

  • Responsible to the Executive Director of Hiawatha Valley Education District
  • Building Administrator for the SPECTRUM Program, a Level IV Autism program
  • Responsible for supporting, supervising, observing, and evaluating program staff
  • Completes restrictive procedures reporting for the program
  • Provide consultation on strategies to assist learners
  • Assists with monthly monitoring of budgets and grants. Helps collect information from all sub-contracts/sub-award recipients.
  • Develop and maintain program monitoring and evaluation instruments and procedures to ensure appropriateness of instruction
  • Complete special education state forms for the Education District
  • Other job related duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

  • School building, office, lifting, sitting, standing, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, keyboarding, etc.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Ability to perform restrictive procedures as needed

Travel Requirements
Minimal travel required

Hiawatha Valley Education District provides special education services to 13 School Districts and 3 Charter Schools within five counties of southeast Minnesota: Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona. Hiawatha Valley Education District also has a Setting IV Behavior Program, located in Kellogg, MN that provides programming for grades K-12 students with challenging behaviors currently receiving special education services. Hiawatha Valley Education District provides programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder located in Hokah, MN. HVED offers an Alternative Learning Center housed in MN College SE located in Winona, MN.  Hiawatha Valley Education District is committed to providing the best special education services to staff, students, and member districts in southeast Minnesota.

 

Director of Special Education – SAIL Program Director

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Hiawatha Valley Education District is looking for a Director of Special Education – SAIL Program Director in Kellogg, MN.  The Director of Special Education is responsible for monitoring and overseeing all aspects of the special education programs and services in their assigned program.  This position works closely with the program’s administrative teams and special education staff to ensure effective special education programming and leadership in special education, due process monitoring and compliance, and management of administrative tasks.  This position will work a 240 day calendar.

FLSA Status:  Exempt
Reports to:  Executive Director

Qualifications

  • Appropriate Special Education background and certification as a Director of Special Education is required
  • Knowledge of educational curriculum, individualization of instruction, and analytic teaching approaches
  • Knowledge of and experience working in a level III or IV Behavior Program is preferred
  • Skill in interpreting Special Education needs to administrators, teachers, parents, and other professionals
  • Demonstrate leadership skills
  • Knowledgeable in conducting activities directed toward group planning with outcomes of goals and/or action plans
  • Ability to take direction and work efficiently and effectively as part of an administrative team

Competencies

  • Must be able to work in team decision-making situations
  • Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Must possess ability to problem-solve
  • Must possess ability to lead teams and coordinate with others, such as Special Education Leaders, Administration, and teachers

Duties and Responsibilities Include (but not limited to)

  • Responsible to the Executive Director of Hiawatha Valley Education District
  • Building Administrator for the SAIL Program, a Level IV Behavior program
  • Responsible for supporting, supervising, observing, and evaluating program staff
  • Completes restrictive procedures reporting for the program
  • Provide consultation on strategies to assist learners
  • Assists with monthly monitoring of budgets and grants. Helps collect information from all sub-contracts/sub-award recipients.
  • Develop and maintain program monitoring and evaluation instruments and procedures to ensure appropriateness of instruction
  • Complete special education state forms for the Education District
  • Other job related duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

  • School building, office, lifting, sitting, standing, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, keyboarding, etc.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Ability to perform restrictive procedures as needed

Travel Requirements
Minimal travel required

Hiawatha Valley Education District provides special education services to 13 School Districts and 3 Charter Schools within five counties of southeast Minnesota: Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona. Hiawatha Valley Education District also has a Setting IV Behavior Program, located in Kellogg, MN that provides programming for grades K-12 students with challenging behaviors currently receiving special education services. Hiawatha Valley Education District provides programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder located in Hokah, MN. HVED offers an Alternative Learning Center housed in MN College SE located in Winona, MN.  Hiawatha Valley Education District is committed to providing the best special education services to staff, students, and member districts in southeast Minnesota.

High School English Teacher

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Teacher Level:  Secondary

Building Location:  Alexandria Area High School

Total FTE:  1.0

* This position requires credentials to teach college public speaking*

Essential Functions:

Deliver classroom 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 against lesson plans; 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.