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Teacher Specialist/Elective

Teacher Specialist/Elective

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Job Summary:

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a middle level learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic and personal potential. This position could be flexible to design and support learning experiences in areas such as technology, STEM, robotics, and/or business applications.  Work is performed under the supervision of the principal.

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

●       Work directly with learners to enhance their learning experiences

●       Provide advocacy for the needs of learners.

●       Design innovative and engaging learning experiences for middle level learners.

●       Use a variety of technologies to personalize learning experiences.

●       Instruct and monitor learners in the use of materials and equipment.

●       Create and nurture a learner centered learning environment

●       Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.

●       Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

●       Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.

●       Provide appropriate feedback on learning progression.

●       Encourage and monitor the progress of individual learners and use information to adjust teaching strategies to meet the needs of each individual learner.

 

Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:

●       Keep informed on innovative trends in education through professional reading, personalized professional development, seminars and workshops.

●       Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with learners from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.

●       Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.

●       Participate in appropriate professional activities.

●       Other duties as assigned.

 

Teacher- English (.67)

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FTE: 0.67

JOB GOAL:
To enable the District to provide quality education for all students in the District.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Professional Skills – The teacher is expected to establish procedures of management to allow a maximum of learning and a minimum of disciplinary action by:
1. Planning and organizing effectively.
2. Demonstrating competency in his/her area.
3. Creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning.
4. Providing opportunities for individual differences.
5. Making provisions for individual differences.
6. Encouraging the development of independent work habits.
7. Using appropriate language for students to model.
8. Using varied and appropriate instructional techniques to accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.

Professional Relationships: The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with students by:
1. Encouraging respect for the rights, opinions, property, and contributions of others.
2. Being sensitive to factors which affect pupil achievement and behavior.
3. Being available for extra help.
4. Using methods of management that result in desired changes in behavior.
5. Communicating and maintaining a working relationship with parents.
6. Maintaining confidentiality with respect to students and their records.
7. Refraining from personal criticism of staff to students.
8. Avoiding use of position for commercial gain.

The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with fellow staff members by:
9. Cooperating with other staff members.
10. Consulting with co-workers in evaluating and meeting student needs.
11. Leaving clear and complete instructions for substitutes.
12. Following curriculum and policies approved by the Board.
13. Cooperating in evaluation of present curriculum.
14. Recommending possible revision of curriculum.
15. Being proficient or distinguished in all areas listed on the Teacher Performance Evaluation.
16. Communicating professionally and respectfully with students, staff, parents, and community members, using oral, written, and electronic means.
17. Attending work regularly.
18. Performing other duties as assigned.

Professional Development: The teacher is expected to demonstrate professional development by:
1. Participating actively in inservice programs.
2. Keeping abreast of professional developments in his/her particular area and in education as a whole.
3. Exploring new teaching techniques as alternatives to better accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.

Teacher- Science

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JOB GOAL:
To enable the District to provide quality education for all students in the District.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Professional Skills – The teacher is expected to establish procedures of management to allow a maximum of learning and a minimum of disciplinary action by:
1. Planning and organizing effectively.
2. Demonstrating competency in his/her area.
3. Creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning.
4. Providing opportunities for individual differences.
5. Making provisions for individual differences.
6. Encouraging the development of independent work habits.
7. Using appropriate language for students to model.
8. Using varied and appropriate instructional techniques to accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.

Professional Relationships: The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with students by:
1. Encouraging respect for the rights, opinions, property, and contributions of others.
2. Being sensitive to factors which affect pupil achievement and behavior.
3. Being available for extra help.
4. Using methods of management that result in desired changes in behavior.
5. Communicating and maintaining a working relationship with parents.
6. Maintaining confidentiality with respect to students and their records.
7. Refraining from personal criticism of staff to students.
8. Avoiding use of position for commercial gain.

The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with fellow staff members by:
9. Cooperating with other staff members.
10. Consulting with co-workers in evaluating and meeting student needs.
11. Leaving clear and complete instructions for substitutes.
12. Following curriculum and policies approved by the Board.
13. Cooperating in evaluation of present curriculum.
14. Recommending possible revision of curriculum.
15. Being proficient or distinguished in all areas listed on the Teacher Performance Evaluation.
16. Communicating professionally and respectfully with students, staff, parents, and community members, using oral, written, and electronic means.
17. Attending work regularly.
18. Performing other duties as assigned.

Professional Development: The teacher is expected to demonstrate professional development by:
1. Participating actively in inservice programs.
2. Keeping abreast of professional developments in his/her particular area and in education as a whole.
3. Exploring new teaching techniques as alternatives to better accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.

Payroll Coordinator

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Effective immediately, the Human Resources Department is accepting online applications for the position of Payroll Coordinator, District Office.  This is a 12-month position working 8.0 hours a day, Monday-Friday.

Reports to:  Director of Finance

Job Summary
This position processes payroll for employees and provides quality service to payroll customers.
In addition, performs annual payroll reporting, reconciles and deposits payroll data for quarterly taxes.

Job Functions

Issue paychecks for employees in multiple bargaining groups by calculating, withholding, and submitting necessary tax withholding, levies, garnishments, retirement and other deductions.  Print checks and transfer direct deposit file to bank each payday.  Process stop payments and reissues upon request.  Handle due diligence on unclaimed properties per state regulations.
Maintain accurate up to date payroll spreadsheets, profile information, files and other information.
Review payroll timesheets for accuracy of hours and account code information as well as proper authorization.
Audit information to ensure that data is correct on payroll system and spreadsheets.  Research and resolve differences.
Perform all duties and tasks in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Process account code transfers.
Complete employment verifications and other requests for information.Process TRA/PERA payments.
Maintain and process files and payments for the 403b program and Flexible Benefits Plan.
Respond to all customer questions, problems and requests in a positive manner.  Provide employees with requested information, adjustments and assistance with payroll-related issues.  Proactively communicate  with employees to inform them of pertinent information relative to their paycheck.
Correspond via letters or emails to customers as needed including collection responsibilities for overpayments to employees.
Resolve complex client inquiries, problems, or issues relating to payroll.  Identify if corrections are needed and initiate correction process if necessary.  Explain outcome clearly to customer and confirm that employee understands the information.
Maintain sensitive records to protect information from unauthorized access.
Report all required state and federal information within designated timeframes.
Reconcile payment, deduction and benefit amounts each payday prior to distribution of funds.  Monitor payroll using spreadsheets and reports.
Complete annual payroll reporting (W2, 941, wages for unemployment tax) to governmental agencies and maintains audit-proof payroll.
Transfer direct deposit information to bank and submit payroll totals to Finance for further processing.
Manage employee time off usage and ensure submitted requests are within the employee’s available time allowable per the employment contract/agreement.  Audit time off requests to ensure requests are reflected in the employees’ time off.
Design and provide materials or summaries of information to employees as needed.
Create and maintain detailed procedures on tasks and processes.
Provide back up to HR Generalist or Benefits Specialists as needed
Other duties as assigned.

Industrial Tech Teacher (Metals & Manufacturing)

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Job posting #2327
Full time (1.0 FTE) Industrial Technology Teaching position is available beginning the 2022-23 school year at Forest Lake Area Senior High School.  Candidates must have the ability to teach welding & metal fabrication classes.  All experienced metal workers are encouraged to apply

Life Science Teacher

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Job posting #2326
Full time 1.0 Life Science Teaching position is available at the Forest Lake Area Middle School, grades 7th – 8th, beginning the 2022-2023 school year.