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Elementary Teacher – 5th Grade

Elementary Teacher – 5th Grade

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Teacher Level: 5th Grade

Building Location: Garfield Elementary School; Alexandria Public Schools

Total FTE: 1.0

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.

Elementary Assistant Principal

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The Assistant Principal assists the Principal in managing the educational programs, operations, personnel, and financial resources within the building to ensure that district policies are followed, district and state standards are achieved, and the educational needs of all students are met.  This includes but is not limited to the following responsibilities.

Job Summary:

  • Develop a safe and welcoming learning environment where all individuals are respected.
  • Develops policies and procedures dealing with behavior management, and parent/student/teacher issues.
  • Fosters high student achievement through coordination and supervision of student personnel services to ensure that the student’s educational needs are met.  This includes counseling services, special education, Child Study Team, 504 services, social services, community referrals, and other associated services.
  • Coordination and monitoring of the student database, attendance procedures and records, including tardiness and filing and monitoring of truancy petitions.
  • Coordination and monitoring of grade reporting procedures and maintenance of student records.
  • Supervision and coordination of registration procedures, including preparation of registration materials and facilitation of the process with guidance personnel.
  • Development of the building master schedule, determining assignment of teachers, students and locations.  This includes coordination with other buildings, supervision of data input, and the computer scheduling process.
  • Coordination of student activity programs with faculty advisors.
  • Is an integral member of the district leadership team serving on district and community committees.
  • Coordination of building staff committees as part of the site based shared decision making plan as assigned by the principal.
  • Supervision of professional staff through the Individual Growth and Assessment process.
  • Supervision of assigned clerical and paraprofessional staff.
  • Recruitment, interviewing, and selection processes for building level personnel.
  • Public relations and communication including orientation, newsletters, and school events.
  • Perform other duties as apparent or assigned.

Director of Academics – Elementary Education

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Rochester Public Schools is hiring a Director of Academics – Elementary Education to lead implementation of a comprehensive system of professional development, curriculum, instruction, and assessment for elementary schools.  This position fills a critical leadership role for the district while supervising a capable team of implementation specialists and instructional coaches.  In a typical day, this person might lead a PD session for a group of teachers, liaise with principals on curriculum needs, meet with a workgroup about evaluating and selecting curriculum, and assist a group of teachers with making meaningful decisions based on assessment results.

The Director will be critical in supporting implementation of a key initiative of the school district’s strategic plan, which can be found here: https://www.rochesterschools.org/about-us/rps-strategic-plan.

Rochester Public Schools has joined a consortium of innovative school districts in the United States and Canada called the Deeper Learning Dozen that are committed to bring deeper learning to life for every student. The partners in the initiative conceptualize deeper learning as a series of educational experiences that combine mastery, identity, and creativity. For more on this emerging understanding of deeper learning, please visit the Deeper Learning Dozen’s website at https://www.deeperlearningdozen.org. In coordination with a team, the Director will play an important role in realizing this vision.

The successful applicant for the position will be:

  • Comfortable working with teachers, principals, staff, families, and community member
  • Enjoy teaching and assisting others in effectively using data to make instructional decisions
  • Enjoy working with curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment, and bringing them together in innovative ways
    Self-motivated and able to direct their own work.

Rochester Public Schools recognizes that not every talent is backed by a resume that checks every box on our job description.  If you think you are right for the job, we still encourage you to apply.  We recognize that expertise is gained in many ways, and we strongly value diversity of life experiences.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Directs the planning and implementation of professional development opportunities for instructional staff
  • Provide strong, direct instructional leadership and lead change in the schools and the district.
  • Ability to facilitate the development, revision, and coordinates efforts for improved learning outcomes and staff development
  • Develops positive relationships and initiates activities to maximize effective planning, programming, and cooperation among schools, district staff, the community at large, and institutions of higher education.
  • Provides vision, direction, management and oversight for all aspects of the elementary and early childhood programs, including goals; budgets; curriculum; student assessment; program evaluation; data collection and analysis; school improvement plans; compliance; and the selection, allocation, development and supervision of personnel.
  • Collaborates with District Cabinet members, Principals, Teachers and district staff.
  • Maintains current knowledge of effective instructional strategies and practices that support, enhance program effectiveness, and results in better learning outcome
  • Plans, organizes, leads and implements changes relating to curriculum, instructions, professional development and assessment.
  • Responds to parent or staff concerns as needed to facilitate problem solving
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the school district’s strategic plan;
  • Ability to inform and collaborate with school administrators based on research;
  • Ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor and assess new and/or current school-based programs; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community stakeholders, administrators, teachers, and staff.
  • Provides direct supervision of instructional coaches and other related staff.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Early Childhood Family Education Teacher

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MAPS ECFE Teacher
Center For Learning

Mankato Area Public Schools has an Early Childhood Teacher position available within the Early Learning Department. This is a lead classroom teacher position within our ECFE program. This position includes the opportunity for daytime and evening hours for the 2023-24 School Year.

Qualifications: Current MN Early Childhood Teacher License

Rate of Pay: Salary based on master agreement/ Additional compensation may be awarded based on significant levels of education and previous experience.

Candidates should complete the online application found at www.isd77.org and upload 3 current letters of recommendation.

This position will be filled on the basis of the experience, competency, and qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the District.  District 77 complies with state and federal fair employment regulations.

For further information contact Katie Gag, Assistant Director of Early Learning at 507-625-4620.

Application deadline:  June 24, 2023 or until Filled

Special Education Teacher – ASD (ASD or ABS licensure)

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Position Title:  Special Education Teacher:  ASD (ASD or ABS licensure)

Start Date:  2023-2024 School Year

Mahtomedi Public Schools is looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Mahtomedi High School special education team.  Candidates who are passionate about creating a positive and structured learning environment are encouraged to apply to join our team!

About the Position:

Location:  Mahtomedi High School
Caseload:  Approximately 18-22 students, Federal Setting 1-2
Student Eligibility Categories:  ASD, OHD
Other:  Daily prep (1 period) and case management (1 period) time each day
Due Process Assistants manage scheduling of meetings and filing paperwork
School psychologist/department lead at the school
On-site mental health therapist and mental health practitioner (CTSS)

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

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree; Special Education ASD or ABS 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, behavioral and academic development utilizing a progression of interventions.

The ideal candidate should be passionate about creating a dynamic and engaging program environment that provides direct instruction to a variety of learning needs for students who receive services under ASD.

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
  • Lead and facilitate IEP meetings
  • Create and implement behavior intervention plans
  • Attend department, school and parent meetings
  • Provide program guidance to paraprofessionals
  • 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.

School Psychologist/Building Lead

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SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST/BUILDING LEAD, OH ANDERSON ELEMENTARY (3rd-5th)

Date of Availability: 2023-2024

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

Job Summary:

Mahtomedi Public Schools is seeking a talented School Psychologist to join our team at OH Anderson elementary school. Candidates with leadership experience or potential are preferred as this position also serves as the building/department lead and works closely with the building principals and the Director of Student Support Services. An additional stipend is provided for performing building lead responsibilities. This position typically has 30 evaluations per year.  

Professional Support:

  • Regular connection and collaboration with other district school psychologists
  • Support and consultation from the building and district administrative team
  • Weekly Special Education Leadership Team meetings with Director of Student Support Services
  • Opportunities to attend professional development and conferences
  • New staff mentorship program, including time to meet regularly with a mentor

Qualifications:
Applicants who will hold the following credentials by August 28, 2023 are welcome to apply. We will work with applicants whose license is in process.

  • Minnesota Teacher License:  School Psychologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conducts psychological assessments, functional behavioral analysis
  • Facilitates communication between teachers, administrators, parents and students to find solutions to academic, behavioral, and mental health problems
  • Provides psychological counseling based on IEP goals and objectives
  • Evaluates the effectiveness of academic and behavioral management programs being used; disseminates research for use in evaluations and programs
  • Provide leadership to staff and administration in the areas of Multi-Tier Systems of support (MTSS)
  • Facilitate data-team (screening/progress monitoring) and child-study team (individual problem-solving) meetings
  • Building’s contact person for communication between buildings or programs
  • Serve as knowledgeable resource for team members regarding due process rules and procedures
  • Collaborate with building administration to identify building specific special education needs and plan to address these needs
  • Complete additional duties as assigned by the Director of Student Support Services

 

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.