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HS English Language Arts- Long Term Sub

HS English Language Arts- Long Term Sub

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LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER- English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher
CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL

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.

English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher- LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE
1.0 FTE – Centennial High School
January 24, 2023 through June 6, 2023 (subject to change)
7:15 AM – 3:15 PM

QUALIFICATIONS:
Must hold a valid secondary teaching license in the State of Minnesota.
Teachers must be able to demonstrate the highest commitment to student achievement and effective development.
Teachers must have the willingness to adapt to becoming part of a total school effort in educating our students.
Teachers must have a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with other staff members, students and parents in providing and promoting positive relationships.
Teachers must be of the highest integrity with a strong commitment to modeling excellence in all aspects of the teacher/student/parent relationships.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

WAGES:
Candidates will be placed on the teacher contract and will receive benefits according to the CEA
contract.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
All applicants must apply online at www.isd12.org. Click on “Employment” at the upper right of the page to begin the applications process. Applications deadline November 21, 2022 and open until filled.

Lesa Genovese
HR Specialist
Centennial School District #12
4707 North Road
Circle Pines, MN 55014

Learning Resource Teacher

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Teacher Level: LRT

Building Location: Lincoln Elementary School

Total FTE: Part-Time (150 days)

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.

Director of Finance and Operations

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Position Summary:
The Director of Finance & Operations is the Chief Financial Officer for the District and as such is responsible for managing its budgetary and financial affairs, directs all matters related to general business practices and has overall responsibility for the effective administration of the various business policies and practices approved by the School Board. The Director of Operations shall administer the business affairs of the district in such a way as to provide the best possible educational services with the financial resources available.  Areas of responsibility shall include the business office, nutrition services and transportation operations.

Position Requirements: 
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or related field and extensive experience working as a financial manager in the public sector, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Master’s degree in Business Administration or CPA certification preferred.  Demonstrated organizational ability and human resource leadership skills.  Expertise in financial management and ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate financial detail. An understanding of technology and procedures.  The possession of superior leadership skills and an exceptional ability to work with other people in the organization to promote the objectives of the system.  An understanding of school system organization and knowledge of the relationship between business principles and their use in achieving educational objectives.

Special Education Teacher, Floating 1.0 FTE

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Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938
Date Posted: November 1, 2022
Position Title: Special Education Teacher (Floating), 1.0 FTE
Assignment Location: This position will be a floating position and will work where most needed throughout the Cooperative’s nine alternative programs.
Hours per Day: 8.0
Schedule: 182 day contract per school calendar
Anticipated Start Date: Immediately
Salary: Placement per the teacher contract, based on education and experience
*This position is also eligible for a sign on bonus*

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Floating Special Education Teacher is a licensed teacher that reports every day, but is not assigned to a permanent classroom/program. This position is responsible for filling in where most needed in MAWSECO’s nine alternative programs as determined. This could include long term substitute work if needed during the school year. This position will mainly work in a teaching position, but may also be assigned, on occasion and if needed, as a paraprofessional, administrative assistant, or other educational support.

ABOUT MAWSECO:
MAWSECO is an agency of seven-member school districts (Annandale, Dassel-Cokato, Delano, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, Litchfield, Maple Lake and Rockford) that have joined together to provide services in the area of special education. The mission of the Cooperative is to provide quality special education leadership, services, and support to its seven-member school districts’ staff, students and families as well as other agencies/districts that purchase its services. The MAWSECO central office is located in Howard Lake, MN which is west of the metro and south of St. Cloud.

ABOUT CORNERSTONES:
Cornerstones is a therapeutic setting IV, multi-school district program located at the Wright Technical Center in Buffalo, MN and managed by MAWSECO. This program serves adolescents, grades 7-12 with emotional and behavioral needs that cannot be met within their home school district. The primary goal of the program is to provide educational support along with social skills training to acquire skills necessary to become independent learners in order to return to their home district as soon as possible.

ABOUT EASTERN WRIGHT:
The Eastern Wright Program is an intermediate level (grades 6-8) federal setting IV special education program designed to meet the needs of students who experience significant emotional and/or behavioral disabilities. The program is located in the Wright Technical Center.  The primary goal of the program is to provide social skills and educational support to reduce stress and acquire skills in the emotional, behavioral, social and academic areas and return to the mainstream school as soon as possible. By reaching goals determined by the IEP team, which includes the parents, the Eastern Wright program is able to positively affect the future development and success of each student served.

 ABOUT JOURNEYS:
The Journeys program is located at the MAWSECO Education Center in Howard Lake and serves children with behavioral needs in grades K-4. It is a multi-district program and is managed by Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative. Journeys serves young students with behavioral needs that cannot be met within their home school district. Students receive academic classes, social, and life skills which are individualized to foster learning and successful interactions with peers and adults. Students are recommended for these services by their IEP team and with the approval of district administration. The students reintegrate, as appropriate, back to their home school as recommended by the IEP team.

ABOUT SHOLUND:
Sholund School for Girls is located in Annandale, MN and is the educational facility on the grounds of Village Ranch, Inc. Residential facility. This program started in November of 2016 and serves girls in grades 8-12. The educational program provides a flexible and safe environment in which students can experience educational success. Enrollment is made up of students primarily living in the VIllage Ranch residence.

ABOUT STEP:
STEP (Student Transitioning in Educational Programming) is an educational program for young adults ages 18-21 with special needs. It is a community-based special education program emphasizing work experience and independent living skills. The 18-21 year old program services students who have completed high school requirements but are in need of extended schooling in two of the transition areas listed: Independent Living; Employment; Post Secondary Education and Training. The program was designed to meet these needs in the least restrictive, age appropriate environment.

ABOUT TREK:
TREK is a program designed for students who have been identified as having severe communication or neurological disorders. The target population for this program includes students who have been identified with Autism Spectrum Disorders or Developmental Cognitive Disorders and exhibit behavioral patterns which negatively affect the ability to interact with peers or adults in the regular school setting. TREK provides program solutions to effectively create an environment of successful learners.

ABOUT VILLAGE RANCH:
Village Ranch Alternative Program (VRAP) is located in Cokato, MN and is an educational facility on the grounds of the Village Ranch, Inc. Residential facility. The educational program provides a flexible and safe environment in which students can experience educational success. VRAP serves boys ages 12 – 18 some of whom have pre-identified disabilities. Enrollment is made up of boys primarily living in the Village Ranch residence.

ABOUT WESTSIDE:
The Westside Alternative Program, located in Maple Lake, MN provides educational services to residents of the Maple Lake Recovery Center. This residence program is a chemical dependency treatment center for male adolescents 13 years and older from throughout Minnesota and from other states.

ABOUT WINGS:
The Wings Alternative Program, located in Litchfield, MN is a residential treatment center for chemical dependency. The program serves male and female adolescents ages 14 years and older from throughout Minnesota and from other states. MAWSECO staff members provide educational services to students attending this program.

Communication Specialist

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Position Type:
Communications/Communications Specialist

Location:
Educational Service Center

Closing Date:
11/18/2022

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the school/community relations director, proactively inform stakeholders about Osseo Area Schools. Establish and maintain cooperative and supportive relationships with employees, current and prospective students/families, community members, and media. Identify strategic public relations opportunities and create and implement communication plans to achieve system public relations goals. Coordinate multiple tasks and varying deadlines.

A communications specialist for Osseo Area Schools has daily opportunities to build relationships with employees, students, community members, and media, all for the purpose of helping achieve our district’s bold mission for children.

In this job, no day is the same. You might write for the web, take photos at a school, pitch a story to media, manage social media, work on a communication plan, design collateral, or help with crisis communication. Strong writing, photography, web strategy and design, and graphics skills are essential.

Successful candidates are strategic thinkers, inquisitive and can produce high-quality work under deadline.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

Write for a variety of audiences, purposes, and formats including print/electronic newsletters, websites, news releases, presentations and other materials.
Create, compile and effectively share news of students, employees, alumni, system and site achievements through varied and appropriate channels.
Attend, photograph and report on programs and events for publications, recognition, and system promotion.
Develop effective relationships with media and respond to media requests.
Create and implement content updates for district and school websites, district intranet and social media channels.
Coordinate and implement various communications projects.
Assist with management of public events and activities.
Assist with crisis communications.
Ensure communication with internal and external stakeholders is consistent, clear, positive, proactive, and two-way.
In consultation with school/community relations director, set and monitor communications goals and objectives.
Regularly assess system communication efforts to ensure that goals are being met and any necessary adjustments and improvements are made.

Minimum qualifications include:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or related field, plus three years of related professional experience. Experience working in education and/or knowledge of the Osseo Area Schools community preferred. Must be able to work occasional weekend or evening hours and travel between school buildings as part of the job.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

Knowledge of communication planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of journalism and media relations.
Proficient in the creation and management of web content (Finalsite content management system preferred) and social media content.
Proficient in the use of current technology required for the performance of duties, including desktop publishing, photo editing (Adobe products preferred), and word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software (Google Suite preferred).
Effective collaboration with community relations team members, other departments and employees.
Interacting effectively with diverse (racially, culturally, linguistically) individuals and groups in a variety of settings.
Being resourceful, self-directed, responsible, a problem solver and a skilled communicator.
Being a critical thinker with professional judgment. This includes the ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems; and to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions in order to choose the most appropriate one.
Adaptability and flexibility to meet extenuating circumstances and crisis needs.

Job type or FTE: Full-time

Bargaining unit: Salaried Professionals

Desired start date: TBD

Osseo Area Schools offers:

Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits and more

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required.  Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

K-5 ESL Teacher at Hidden Valley Elementary

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FTE:  1.0

Compensation / Benefits:  Per Unit Agreement

Description:  ISD 191 is a suburban Minneapolis system of 7,500 students comprised of the communities of Burnsville, Eagan, and Savage. District 191’s dynamic leadership team is highly committed to working each day to align the work of adults throughout our system, and within our community, around improving the learning of each of our students. We are committed to finding innovative leaders who value working in a collaborative culture with colleagues and staff.