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Building Substitute Teachers

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GENERAL PURPOSE:

To create an educational program, classroom and building environment that is Multicultural/Gender/Ability Fair, is favorable to learning and growth, and is based on a commitment that all children can learn.

 

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

·        A valid Minnesota teaching license, certificate, or other legal credentials required for level of assignment.

·        Prior successful experience in urban, multicultural education is desirable

·        Demonstrates continued professional development through course work, research, peer collaboration, and/or job-embedded staff development.

·        Working knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, and as well as students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective

·        Data driven

 

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Follow lesson plans provided by the regular Teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students
·        Acquires knowledge of the school’s academic programs and expectations/goals; works to support and achieve those goals

·        Establishes developmentally appropriate instructional and behavioral expectations for self and students; communicates them to students and their families

·        Creates lessons and learning environments that are safe, respectful and interesting as well as Multicultural/Gender/Ability Fair; selects, adapts and individualizes materials appropriate for diverse student populations and skills

·        Teaches students the required curricula using strategies that foster thinking, reasoning and problem solving

·        Collaborates and communicates regularly with families in making educational decisions and uses family and community resources to support learning

·        Assesses student developmental, cognitive, and social needs, and provides developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs

·        Regularly assesses student learning by using multiple forms of assessment

·        Facilitates positive interactions between students and teacher, student and peers, and student and other adults

·        Models learning and behaviors consistent with the expectations for students

·        Assesses own instructional effectiveness through the Professional Development Process (PDP)

·        Participates in ongoing and regular staff, team and individual professional development

·        Collaborates with peers to develop, plan and implement best practices based on the needs/abilities of the students

·        Participates in site-based management and shared decision-making

·        Always keeps the students’ needs and rights first and foremost in any educational decision-making

·        Demonstrates competence in the school’s standards of effective instruction

·        Tracks student attendance and maintains records for school administration and records behavior problems and discipline actions

·        Has a working knowledge of and implements the Minnesota State Standards

·        Participates in all school/family events beyond the school day

·        Develops guidelines for safety and the school day classroom behavior; ensures students follow them

·        Organizes desks, bulletin boards, classroom materials, computer stations and other classroom displays as directed by senior administration

·        Teaches subjects to students, tracks assignments, grades tests, and assigns homework regularly

·        Maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning

·        Participates in all staff development as scheduled

·        Maintains consistencies in instructional programs and other academic decisions made by shared leadership of the staff and senior administration.

·        Follows other duties as assigned by the senior administration.

 

 

 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

·        Assists the senior administration with marketing the school through the use of banners, flyers, brochures, signs, fundraising events, etc. as needed

·        Ability and willingness to keep records and office space organized and easily accessible

·        Considerable ability to follow through in a timely manner

·        Considerable knowledge of and ability to perform classroom management skills, practices and relationship building

·        Considerable skills in teaching others to safely operate office machines and equipment

·        Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to members of the public, the community, the staff, the students, and the administration

·        Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a variety of personality types and dispositions in numerous circumstances while maintaining a controlled, tactful, respectful, professional manner

·        Excellent team player skills with positive attitude

·        Ability to maintain a calm presence in an emergency

·        Ability to think clearly in any situation, determine priorities, and handle multiple tasks

·        Ability to make appropriate decisions quickly

·        Willingness to show initiative in problem solving and team goal achievements

 

Please note that all employees are expected to understand their role as stated herein and understand that this list is not inclusive. All staff must follow through with responsibilities knowing that sometimes they will have to perform tasks assigned by senior administration that are not part of their job descriptions. Responsibilities are subject to change with or without notice.

Noble Academy is an equal opportunity employer.  Employment consideration is made without regard to race, color, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability marital or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected statuses.

 

 

 

Bilingual Educational Assistants

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STANDARD 1:    Teachers accommodate student differences when they plan for instruction.  Educational Assistants collaboratively plan and implement instruction designed to accommodate student differences.  Educational Assistants will assist English language learner students:

 

·        address learning styles

·        collaborate with teachers to use curriculum for a diverse student population, subject matter, and skills

·        set high and appropriate expectations for all students and her/himself

·        follow the instructional plan and seek clarification and directions as needed

 

STANDARD 2:    Teacher are active learners as part of a school community.  Educational Assistants are active learners as part of a                                      school community.  Educational Assistants will assist English language learner students:

 

·        actively participate in the professional development process to achieve and give support for Professional development

·        participate in professional development opportunities through district, state, colleges/universities, and professional organizations, business partnerships or other professional strategies

·        are aware of methods to access information about best practices and educational issues

·        share expertise and knowledge with others

·        collaborate with parent/families, when directed, in making educational decisions

·        are aware of and access parent/family and community resources as part of the educational team

·        give and receive feedback in a positive manner

 

STANDARD 3:    Teachers provide feedback to students and parents/families regarding their learning.  Educational Assistants provide feedback to teachers and students regarding the student’s learning.  Educational Assistants will assist English language learner students:

 

·        provide clear feedback to students regarding their learning

·        use assessment results as feedback to structure future student learning as a member of the Instructional planning team

·        maintain a written record of student achievement as directed

·        support district, school, and classroom expectations through positive reinforcement

 

STANDARD 4:    Teachers continuously thins systematically about their practice to improve their effectiveness.  Educational Assistants continuously think systematically about their practice to improve their effectiveness.  Educational Assistants will assist English language learner students:

 

·        actively participate in the professional development process to achieve and give support for Professional development

·        elicit feedback from colleagues to improve instructional effectiveness

·        integrate feedback and reflection into instructional directed activities

·        seek advice of others

·        develop an awareness of research-based best practices that support student achievement

·        learn from experience and colleagues

·        coach colleagues to higher levels of effectiveness

·        connect your daily work practices to the individuals, classroom, school, community, and world

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noble Academy District #4171                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Pg 1 of 3

Bilingual Educational Assistant                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        6/2020

STANDARD 5:    Teachers create classrooms in which students want to learn, do learn and become responsible for their own learning.  Educational Assistants supports teachers in creating classrooms in which students want to learn, do learn and become responsible for their own learning.  Educational Assistants will assist English language learner students:

 

·        affirm success

·        demonstrate empathy, rapport, and personal interactions among students, peers, and other adults with Multicultural, Gender and Ability Fair perspective

·        establish and consistently maintain expectations and routines that are Multicultural, Gender and Ability Fair and appropriate to all students

·        organize the physical facilities of the classroom as directed

·        promote respectful interactions among students

·        promote respectful interactions between all students and adults

·        Maximize time spent actively engaged in academic activities. Minimize time spent waiting for activities to get started, making transitions between activities, sitting with nothing to do, or engaging in misconduct

·        promote student self-discipline and responsibility

·        encourage class participation and interaction

·        exhibit a respectful attitude toward students

·        positively reinforce achievement and appropriate behavior

·        support a classroom environment in which students feel safe and willing to take academic risks

·        encourage work and study habits in the classroom

·        promote independent thinking, researching, and studying

·        promote independent and collective learning

 

STANDARD 6:    Teachers create lessons and learning environments that are structured so that students can relate what they know to new information and situations.  Educational Assistants support lessons and learning environments that are structured so that students can relate what they know to new information and situations.  Educational Assistants will assist English language learner students:

 

·        monitor student performance using a variety of informal assessment tools and provide corrective feedback as directed

·        understand lessons and organize materials for instruction

·        review, adapt, and summarize lessons as directed

·        use strategies that encourage critical thinking and problem solving

·        demonstrate a knowledge of subject matter

·        know the subject matter and students’ learning styles, needs and experiences

·        know and use strategies that foster thinking, reasoning and problem solving by students

·        support lessons and learning environments that help students relate new information to what they already know

·        support lessons and learning environments that assist the teachers to integrate instruction across content areas and interdisciplinary themes

·        assist the teacher to proved opportunities for students to gain new knowledge and skills and to apply what they have learned in the context of their daily lives

·        in collaboration with the teacher, monitor student performance and provide corrective feedback

·        implement lessons and learning environments that are developmentally appropriate and challenging to students

·        implement lessons and learning environments that support curriculum content standards and grade level expectations

·        support environments where learning is active, experiential and engaging

 

STANDARD 7:    Teachers implement instruction in ways that encourage student learning.  Educational Assistants implement instruction in ways that encourage student learning.  Educational Assistants will assist English language learner students:

 

·        implement instructional methods that accommodate differences in developmental levels and learning styles

·        focus on relevant and important aspects of the instructional materials and activities

·        relate new learning to students’ previous learning and experiences

·        accommodate student differences with clear and appropriate oral directions and assignments

 

Noble Academy District #4171                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Pg 2 of 3

Bilingual Educational Assistant                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        6/2020

 

·        accommodate student differences with clear and appropriate written directions and assignments

·        accommodate student differences through the use of appropriate wait time

·        use a variety of teaching strategies and techniques to foster student motivation

·        use teaching aids and instructional materials appropriately

·        facilitates cooperative learning in groups

·        provide hands on exercises and experiences

·        provide direct instruction, drill, practice, and feedback according to student needs

·        promote class participation and interaction

·        use a variety of questioning techniques/modes

·        pace instruction appropriately

·        arrange for physical and social conditions that are conducive to learning

·        communicate high expectations clearly to students

·        model learning to help students develop metacognitive (thinking about thinking) strategies

·        guide students to interact with the content (e.g., develop and answer factual and integrative questions, problem solve, and invent new ideas

·        model the learning of higher order thinking and problem solving skills through collaboration/cooperation with colleagues

 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

·        Must be able to speak Hmong

·        Assists in the Principal with marketing the school through the use of banners, flyers, brochures, signs, fund-raising events, etc. as needed

·        Ability and willingness to keep records and office space organized and easily accessible

·        Considerable ability to follow through in a timely manner

·        Considerable knowledge of and ability to perform classroom management skills, practices and relationship building

·        Considerable skills in teaching others to safely operate office machines and equipment

·        Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to members of the public, the community, the staff, the students, and the administration

·        Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a variety of personality types and dispositions in numerous circumstances while maintaining a controlled, tactful, respectful, professional manner

·        Excellent team player skills with positive attitude

·        Ability to maintain a calm presence in an emergency

·        Ability to think clearly in any situation, determine priorities, and handle multiple tasks

·        Ability to make appropriate decisions quickly

·        Willingness to show initiative in problem solving and team goal achievements

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

·        Every staff member is subject to the rules and regulations contained in the Terms of Employment and Staff Handbook

·        All staff are expected to be punctual and in regular attendance

·        If any employee is unable to report to duty because of illness or otherwise, immediate notice must be given to the Principal

·        Outside work is not permitted during school hours and all employees shall devote their entire defined workday to the duties in which they have been assigned

·        All members will maintain a professional appearance, general decorum, and behavior that conforms to their professional status in the community

·        Special care will be taken by every employee in the use and protection of all school property

·        Participates in all school/family events beyond the school day

·        Participates in all Tuesdays and all other scheduled staff development sessions

 

Please note that all employees are expected to understand their role as stated herein and understand that this list is not inclusive. All staff must follow through with responsibilities knowing that sometimes they will have to perform tasks assigned by senior administration that are not part of their job descriptions. Responsibilities are subject to change with or without notice.

 

Noble Academy is an equal opportunity employer.  Employment consideration is made without regard to race, color, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability marital or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected statuses.

K-6 Teachers

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GENERAL PURPOSE:

To create an educational program, classroom and building environment that is Multicultural/Gender/Ability Fair, is favorable to learning and growth, and is based on a commitment that all children can learn.

 

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

·        A valid Minnesota teaching license, certificate, or other legal credentials required for level of assignment.

·        Prior successful experience in urban, multicultural education is desirable

·        Demonstrates continued professional development through course work, research, peer collaboration, and/or job-embedded staff development.

·        Working knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, and as well as students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective

·        Data driven

 

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Acquires knowledge of the school’s academic programs and expectations/goals; works to support and achieve those goals

·        Establishes developmentally appropriate instructional and behavioral expectations for self and students; communicates them to students and their families

·        Creates lessons and learning environments that are safe, respectful and interesting as well as Multicultural/Gender/Ability Fair; selects, adapts and individualizes materials appropriate for diverse student populations and skills

·        Teaches students the required curricula using strategies that foster thinking, reasoning and problem solving

·        Collaborates and communicates regularly with families in making educational decisions and uses family and community resources to support learning

·        Assesses student developmental, cognitive, and social needs, and provides developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs

·        Regularly assesses student learning by using multiple forms of assessment

·        Facilitates positive interactions between students and teacher, student and peers, and student and other adults

·        Models learning and behaviors consistent with the expectations for students

·        Assesses own instructional effectiveness through the Professional Development Process (PDP)

·        Participates in ongoing and regular staff, team and individual professional development

·        Collaborates with peers to develop, plan and implement best practices based on the needs/abilities of the students

·        Participates in site-based management and shared decision-making

·        Always keeps the students’ needs and rights first and foremost in any educational decision-making

·        Demonstrates competence in the school’s standards of effective instruction

·        Tracks student attendance and maintains records for school administration and records behavior problems and discipline actions

·        Has a working knowledge of and implements the Minnesota State Standards

·        Participates in all school/family events beyond the school day

·        Develops guidelines for safety and the school day classroom behavior; ensures students follow them

·        Organizes desks, bulletin boards, classroom materials, computer stations and other classroom displays as directed by the senior administration

·        Teaches subjects to students, tracks assignments, grades tests, and assigns homework regularly

·        Maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning

·        Participates in all staff development as scheduled

·        Maintains consistencies in instructional programs and other academic decisions made by shared leadership of the staff and the senior administration

·        Follows other duties as assigned by the senior administration

 

 

 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

·        Assists the senior administration with marketing the school through the use of banners, flyers, brochures, signs, fundraising events, etc. as needed

·        Ability and willingness to keep records and office space organized and easily accessible

·        Considerable ability to follow through in a timely manner

·        Considerable knowledge of and ability to perform classroom management skills, practices and relationship building

·        Considerable skills in teaching others to safely operate office machines and equipment

·        Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to members of the public, the community, the staff, the students, and the administration

·        Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a variety of personality types and dispositions in numerous circumstances while maintaining a controlled, tactful, respectful, professional manner

·        Excellent team player skills with positive attitude

·        Ability to maintain a calm presence in an emergency

·        Ability to think clearly in any situation, determine priorities, and handle multiple tasks

·        Ability to make appropriate decisions quickly

·        Willingness to show initiative in problem solving and team goal achievements

 

Please note that all employees are expected to understand their role as stated herein and understand that this list is not inclusive. All staff must follow through with responsibilities knowing that sometimes they will have to perform tasks assigned by the senior administration that are not part of their job descriptions. Responsibilities are subject to change with or without notice.

Noble Academy is an equal opportunity employer.  Employment consideration is made without regard to race, color, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability marital or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected statuses.

 

 

Transportation Specialist

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GENERAL PURPOSE:

To provide students and families with information directly related to transportation. To serve as a conduit between transportation companies and families and ensure that all students abide by school bus policies.

 

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBIITIES:

·        Greeting all persons in a positive and professional manner

·        Answers and transfers incoming calls; taking messages in a professional manner

·        Assisting with the resolution of parental/student issues related to transportation and/or other inquiries

·        Providing students, staff, families, and the community with information regarding school policies as it relates to transportation

·        Provides the public with information about the school

·        Maintains miscellaneous logs (i.e. visitors, volunteers, student pick-ups)

·        Maintaining and organizing records of misc. data

·        Works closely with and collaborates with staff

·        Assisting other staff as needed

·        Updating student information regarding transportation on Skyward

·        Making sure all changes that impact student transportation is relayed to transportation headquarters

·        Maintaining regular and daily contact with transportation headquarters

·        Resolving issues related to transportation

·        Helps students develop a positive attitude toward school and learning

·        Following additional duties as outlined by senior administration

·        Supervise students in the lunch room while maintaining a clean and orderly lunch period for students

·        Enforce lunch room processes and expectations

·       Collaborate with bus company to organize bus schedules for all students

a.      Collecting all bus information

b.      Making phone calls to parents and/or bus headquarters to ensure proper transportation

c.      Providing families with proper busing information

d.      Resolving bus issues

e.      Maintain regular contact with bus headquarters

f.       Educating students, families, and staff about bus safety

g.      Scheduling field trips that require busing

 

 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

·        Demonstrates quick-decision making, problem-solving skills and resourcefulness

·        Must have the ability to multi-task

·        Must have the ability to work well under strenuous situations

·        Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to members of the public, staff, students and administration

·        Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a variety of personality types

·        Excellent team player skills with positive attitude

·        Ability to remain calm in an emergency

·        Ability to think clearly in any situation, determine priorities, and handle multiple tasks

·        Considerable skills in teaching others

·        Considerable knowledge of transportation duties, practices, and procedures

·        Ability to follow through in a timely manner

 

Please note that all employees are expected to understand their role as stated herein and understand that this list is not inclusive. All staff must follow through with responsibilities knowing that sometimes they will have to perform tasks assigned by senior administration that are not part of their job descriptions. Responsibilities are subject to change with or without notice.

Noble Academy is an equal opportunity employer.  Employment consideration is made without regard to race, color, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability marital or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected statuses.

Head Custodian- Elementary

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FULL-TIME HEAD CUSTODIAN
BLUE HERON ELEMENTARY 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.

POSITION:
Full-Time Head Custodian – Blue Heron Elementary School
8 hours/day – 7 AM to 3:30 PM – 260 days per year – Monday thru Friday
Starting ASAP

JOB DESCRIPTION:
To maintain a safe and clean environment for students and staff. Job involves primarily cleaning
responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. 1st Class Boilers License Required
2. Certificate of good health.
3. Demonstrated aptitude for successful completion of tasks assigned.
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

WAGES:
As per the current custodial master agreement. Starting at $27.04/hr. (base $23.78 + Lead $3.26)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Internal and external candidates must apply on our website 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 September 30, 2022. Position open until filled.

Coordinator of Safety and Special Projects

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Position Summary:  

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Finance & Operations and the Director of Facilities and Transportation, the Coordinator of Safety and Special Projects is responsible for supervising and coordinating the safety operations of the district to include administrative and instructional areas; responsible for bus safety training; responsible for supervising the use of school district owned or leased vehicles.  The Coordinator of Safety and Special Projects will be assigned additional special projects to support.

Qualifications:

  • Ability to lead and collaborate
  • Minimum of 3 years’ previous facilities management/leadership preferred
  • School/organizational consulting, facilities, safety experience desirable
  • Salary commensurate with experience