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Assistant Varsity Girls Tennis Coach

Assistant Varsity Girls Tennis Coach

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VARSITY ASSISTANT GIRLS TENNIS COACH

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.

POSITION:
Assistant Girls Tennis Coach – $3,560 – Beginning as soon as possible
– 11 weeks             Starts at 3:00 PM

QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School graduate, Bachelors preferred
• Previous tennis coaching experience at the club, high school, or collegiate level
• Must possess and display excellent human relations skills when dealing with students, staff and community.

Responsibilities:
• Provide support to coach tennis team and participate in various tennis tournaments.
• Train and counsel students to improve physical, social and intellectual behavior of all students.
• Administer and evaluate team physical talent through quality coaching and teaching teamwork principles.
• Plan and administer a variety of training sessions for team members through proper planning.
• Provide professional training to student team members and participate in various competitive games.
• Assist in maintaining and evaluating all of equipment inventories and provide regular updates.
Ensure that team members and matches are in compliance with MSHSL and Centennial School District policies and procedures

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
All applicants must apply on our web site at www.isd12.org. Click on “Employment” at the
upper right of the page to begin the application process. Applications must be received by
Friday, July 29, 2022 or until filled.

Send application materials to:
Lesa Genovese
HR Specialist
4707 North Road
Circle Pines, MN 55014

Lead Administrative Assistant- Athletics and Activities

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LEAD ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Athletics and Activities

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.

Position: Lead Administrative Assistant – Athletics and Activities
Work Schedule: Full-time (8 hrs/day) – 12-months/year
Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Required Qualifications:
• High School graduate or equivalent and one to three years experience in office capacity.
• Must possess and display excellent human relations skills when dealing with students, staff and community.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, ability to write reports and correspondence, ability to speak effectively and interact positively with staff, students, parents, community and vendors.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form. Ability to problem solve situations as they arise involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Proficiency with computers and other digital devices, including related software and applicable apps.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Responsibilities:
Performs multiple administrative assistant functions simultaneously such as the following:
• Work with the Director of Athletics and Activities Director regularly to assist with organizing and implementing all Centennial High School athletic and activity programming
• Assists with planning and reserving of practices and competitions spaces with various district facilities and scheduling partners
• Recruiting and organizing event worker staff (Ticketing, supervision, announcing, etc.)
• Manages district bus and van use schedule for team transportation
• Assisting with some set up and take down for events
• Organizing and preparing digital ticketing platform for regular season and post-season competitions
• Assists in managing athletic and activity budgets
• Assists with individual and team awards for end of season banquets
• Assists in communication with coaches on daily and seasonal needs
• Communication with coaches, advisors, district staff, coaches, and community regarding online registration for athletics and activities
• Works with office staff to cover additional needs for the school
• Works with conference, section and state for activity needs.
• Works with the business office and district office to report data needed for conference, state, and Centennial School Board purposes
• Assists coaches with ordering of necessary equipment and supplies
• Other duties may be assigned.

WAGES/BENEFITS:
As per the current Administrative Assistant/Clerical master agreement. Starting at $20.60, based on experience.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Internal and external applicants should apply through our district website, www.isd12.org/employment. Applications must be received by Thursday, July 28, 2022.
Lesa Genovese
HR Specialist
Centennial School District #12
4707 North Road
Circle Pines, MN 55014

Special Education Teacher

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Special Education Teacher

Hiawatha Academies is a network of college-preparatory schools focused on closing the opportunity gap in Minneapolis. We seek to create a K-12 school experience that empowers scholars with the knowledge, character, and leadership skills to graduate from college and serve the common good. At Hiawatha Academies, we are committed to making our city and our world a more inclusive, equitable, and just place.

Our equity vision: to honor the humanity of all people, we actively disrupt systemic inequity in pursuit of an equitable world. Hiawatha Academies permanently disrupts educational inequity by ensuring a great school for every child.

Northrop seeks a K-4 Special Education teacher and teammate for the 2022-2023 school year.

Job Description

Every Northrop teacher has the opportunity to join a team of motivated, mission-driven teammates who are committed to taking responsibility for their students’ learning. Hiawatha teachers are charged with providing a rigorous, fast-paced, and inspiring learning environment for their students. The Special Education teacher will provide instruction to students with identified special education needs and strategically support the general education staff with implementation of Individualized Education Plans.

The Special Education Teacher will work under the guidance of the Dean of Specialized Instruction and Instructional Leadership Team and in close collaboration with the rest of the Special Education Team, the Dean of Students, classroom teachers, and advisors.

Candidates selected for an interview will receive additional information regarding the specific roles and responsibilities for the position.

Responsibilities

Instructional Planning and Implementation

Utilize curriculum to develop and implement standards-based lesson plans that include an understanding and modeling of independent thinking skills, creative problem-solving, and evidence-based reasoning, differentiating and scaffolding as needed
Implement assessments that are aligned with daily, weekly, and unit objectives
Use data to adjust short- and long-term plans in order to meet students’ learning needs

 

Learning and Development

Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement
Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and student achievement; reflect on instructional practices to meet individual professional development goals
Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and community meetings

 

School and Classroom Culture

Establish and maintain relationships with students and families based in trust and regular communication; collaborate and communicate regularly with families about academic progress and behavior
Establish and maintain high expectations and routines for academic work and classroom behavior
Establish and reinforce expectations and accountability structures to maintain a positive, focused classroom

 

Support students with Identified Special Needs

Write, implement, and track the goals for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
Assist in the initial and three year re-evaluation of students to determine qualifications and need for special education services including conducting achievement testing, data collection, observations, interviews, and completing functional behavior assessments
Provide direct academic and behavioral instruction and support for students with learning needs in the general education classroom
Provide individual and group support for the development of social/emotional skills
Work closely with other members of the Student Support Team (Dean of Students, ELD teacher(s), paraprofessional(s), and school and network administration) and general education staff to ensure high quality service is being provided for identified students
Maintain compliant special education records

 

Additional Responsibilities

Maintain accurate records, grade book, and data tracking systems
Actively attend to supervision duties and contribute positively to a collaborative school environment

 

The Special Education Teacher role must demonstrate knowledge of and support Hiawatha Academies’ mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

 

Hiawatha Employment Logistics

Northrop students’ school day is from 7:25am-3:00pm, Monday-Thursday and 7:25am-1:15pm on Friday.
Staff must be present from 7:00am-3:15pm, Monday-Thursday.
Professional development sessions are held each Friday from 1:30pm-3:15 pm.
All Hiawatha Staff are expected to attend and participate in all Family Events at the school, including evening events throughout the year.

 

Skills & Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree
MN Teaching License: Special Education EBD, LD, or ABS (dual license preferred)
Knowledge of Special Education law and Due Process compliance
Experience working with students with learning and emotional-behavioral needs
Knowledge of writing and implementing IEPs
Knowledge of MN EBD and/or SLD criteria and the evaluation process including: conducting Functional Behavior Assessments; understanding the use of Positive Behavior Supports; knowledge of how to write a Behavior Intervention Plan
Training or willingness to be trained in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
Experience working with diverse groups of students

 

Highly Preferred:

Bilingual or multilingual (Spanish and Somali preferred)
A minimum of two years teaching in a high-need school with demonstrated student results

 

Compensation

Salary for this position is competitive and based on prior experience. Hiawatha offers a collaborative and committed team of colleagues and a comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, and retirement.

 

Anti-Discrimination Policy and Commitment to Diversity

We believe that diversity is strength, and we are committed to maintaining an inclusive, multicultural network. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants.