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Graduate Teaching Fellowship, Instrumental Music

Graduate Teaching Fellowship, Instrumental Music

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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 Social Studies.

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:  March 28, 2023, or until filled.

 

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

Instrumental Music, LeSueur-Henderson Public Schools

 

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]

High School Spanish Teacher

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Position Available:
Spanish Teacher – High School (1.0 FTE)

Location:
New Ulm High School; 1600 Oak Street, New Ulm, MN 56073

Description:
The certified teacher develops lesson plans, conducts classroom instruction, and evaluates and assesses both instructional material and student performance. The teacher interprets student progress and communicates regularly with parents about student strengths, weaknesses, and/or programs. The teacher is a member of an interdisciplinary team and works collaboratively with colleagues to make decisions about team programming and supporting students through intervention and enrichment.

The Spanish teacher’s responsibilities include teaching oral and written Spanish, tailoring lesson plans to individual students or classes, and setting homework and assessments. You should be able to juggle a wide range of responsibilities including administrative tasks.

To be successful as a Spanish teacher, you should be passionate about the Spanish language and culture. Outstanding Spanish teachers are energetic and able to inspire passion for the language in their students.

Qualifications:
Qualified applicants are required to possess a current MN Teaching License in Spanish.

Start Date:
2023 – 2024 School Year (August 2023)

Wage/Benefits:
Dependent on experience, per Master Teacher Agreement; benefit package available.

Application Deadline:
Internal and external applications are accepted until the position is filled

Kindergarten Teacher

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Position Available:
Kindergarten Teacher

Location:
Washington Learning Center, 910 14th North Street, New Ulm, MN

Job Description:
The certified teacher develops lesson plans, conducts classroom instruction, and evaluates and assesses instructional material and student performance. The teacher meets with parents, interprets student progress, and informs parents about student strengths, weaknesses, and/or programs.

The successful candidate will carry out responsibilities as defined by the master contract, maintains high-quality communication and cooperation with stakeholders, and believes that all students can attain high levels of learning. Demonstrates continued professional development through coursework, research, peer collaboration, and/or job-embedded staff development. Must have a working knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, as well as students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and practical. Possesses the knowledge and skills to build compelling educational experiences that benefit all students. Takes responsibility for the learning of our students and their performance.

Salary:
Per Teacher Master Agreement

Qualifications:
Current MN Teacher license in Kindergarten Education.

Position Start Date:
2023-2024 School Year

Application Deadline:
Applications are accepted until the position is filled and will be reviewed as received.

Director of Special Services

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POSITION SUMMARY:
Plans, directs, and controls activities to achieve or exceed objectives in assigned areas of responsibility, including Special Education and Health Services.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

Program Development:
·   Direct staff in the development, management, and articulation of special education and health programs. Develop and manage the budgets for those programs under the direction of this position.
·   Prepare recommendations for new programs, program changes, facilities, staffing, equipment, and financing in all program areas under the direction of this position.
·   Prepare an annual plan and report that summarizes student participation, financing, and other related information relative to the programs under the supervision of this position.
·   Provide specific program evaluations that assist administration in the evaluation of program effectiveness and cost/benefit in those areas under the supervision of this position.
·   Represent the district and serve as liaison person with the Minnesota State Department of Education; keep district administration aware of changes, funding, accounting, reporting, evaluation, and staff certification; monitor changes in Federal, State, and local legislation and guidelines affective areas under the supervision of this position.
·   Ensure claims, complaints, and inquiries are handled promptly and appropriately.
·   Work cooperatively with other departments and agencies so that the needs and welfare of district students will be met.

Staff Development:
·   Delegate duties, responsibilities, and authority so each individual can make maximum use of his/her experience and skills.
·   Provide or encourage participation in staff development opportunities for subordinates to develop the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their jobs; encourage individual development to meet the future needs of the school district.
·   Conduct appropriate job search for qualified candidates for vacancies in the programs under the supervision of this position.
·   Participate in annual review/evaluation of new hires in cooperation with building administration.  Make recommendations for retention of new employees.
·   Participate in District-level leadership activities and committees.

Personal Development:
·   Keep current with new laws, trends, materials, and methods in programs under the supervision of this position.
·   Attend meetings, conventions, conferences, and events that will contribute to an awareness and understanding of changes and new procedures in the programs under the supervision of this position.

Public Relations Development:
·   Promote public awareness and understanding of the programs under the supervision of this program.
·   Invite public participation through publications, presentations, news releases, and the use of advisory committees.

Other duties as assigned

Head Coach – Football

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Job Summary:  The head coach is responsible for planning, directing and leading an education based athletic program that seeks to develop the whole child’s well being.

Job Goals:  To accept the responsibility of the program and work with the student-athletes in the sport assigned and to provide life lessons that will positively impact the physical, social and emotional well being of all who are involved.

Traits of an Effective Coach:
Demonstrates a high degree of empathy, positivity, trust, responsibility, discipline and flexibility. A successful head coach is a developer, teacher, achiever, manager, leader and problem solver.

Performance Responsibilities:Accept and implement the co-curricular philosophy of High School athletics.
Follows the rules and regulations of the school, conference and the MSHSL.
Attend the rules interpretation meeting held by the MSHSL.
Maintain a membership in the appropriate coaches association and participate so that our school has representation.
Attend clinics, seminars and in-service programs in order to improve coaching skills and to stay current with new trends in coaching, training, conditioning and safety procedures.
Attend school, conference and section coaches meetings.
Give input about, and then carry out, the interscholastic schedule as drawn up by the Activities Director.
Organize, schedule and supervise practice sessions.
Submit and verify transportation requests for scrimmages, practices and events.
Supervise the use of equipment in your sport.
Assist the Activities Director with the development of a written annual inventory and make recommendations for purchases to the Activities Director.
Assist the Activities Director with the distribution and collection of equipment and supplies.
Regularly inspect equipment and facilities to ensure the safety of each student-athlete.
Responsible for reporting scores and disseminating team information for publicity.
Participate in pre and postseason meetings with the Activities Director. The postseason meeting will serve as an evaluation conference.
Delegate responsibility to the assistant coaches as appropriate.
Organize and participate in an end of season information and evaluation session with all assistant coaches.
Work to develop continuity between the community and school programs.
Provide leadership for the program for all levels of the sport (K-12).
Only allows athletes certified by the Activities Office to participate.
Maintains appropriate supervision of his/her program at all times (locker rooms, practices, events, bus rides, etc.). Supervises any and all space used by athletes while they are present.
Assures that the squad at all times will reflect proper attitude and conduct at home or away.
Encourages young men and women to participate in sports and other co-curricular activities other than his/her own but does not attempt to influence the specific sport or activity.
Establishes and uses a system of communication to athletes and parents that will include explanation of program policies, awards, procedures, goals and schedules.
Has responsibility for the end of season awards programs.
Represents the school in a professional manner in demeanor, language, and conduct (based on standards established by the Activities Director).
Develop and maintain current knowledge of the activity.
All other duties as assigned by the Activities Director.

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.