Foley Public Schools is taking applications for a .75 FTE Academic Intervention Teaching position for the fall of 2017-18 school year. Duties and Responsibilities: Provide intervention instruction to students who are not meeting grade level expectations. Responsibilities include creating a positive and supportive classroom climate while engaging in a variety of instructional techniques Work as a team member in writing academic intervention plans Have experience with differentiated instruction, balanced literacy and guided reading Serve as a member of the Problem Solving Team in planning, developing and implementing academic intervention programs including strategies Assess student’s area of need and determine appropriate intervention tools Develop and maintain benchmark and progress monitoring data on K-3 students Provide academic support for English Language Learners in the district Other duties as determined Qualifications: MN license elementary teaching license preference given to candidates with additional reading coursework and/or licensure. If this opportunity appeals to you apply through Applitrack: please submit a letter of interest, application, resume, transcript, and letters of recommendation to the address below. The application deadline is August 3, 2017. If you have any questions regarding this position please contact Maria Erlandson at (320) 968-8540. Date of Posting: July 24, 2017
East Central
Title 1 Teacher
General definition of work: Performs difficult professional work providing instruction ensuring all students within the academic discipline area learn and achieve academic excellence, achieve self mastery and social competency and develop their own missions (purpose) and vision for a positive future and an environment favorable to learning, teaching a broad range of subjects or specialized subject matter(s), teaching special needs students, motivating students to achieve maximum potential, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the building Principal. Specific Tasks: The successful candidate will provide remedial instruction to grades 3, 4 and 5 in reading and math. They will progress monitor students weekly, they will teach in small groups, they will supervise an instructional assistant, and in addition, a reading and math corp members. They will enter data, they will analyze data, they will determine eligibility, and they will do their tasks as assigned.
Director of Transportation
Direct, plan, coordinate, schedule, and supervise all aspects of school transportation system with the goal of providing exceptional transportation services to all students. Ensure a receptive and friendly environment for transportation department staff, students, and community members.
English Teacher, Grades 7-12
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to engage students in classroom activities and instruction motivating them to be successful. Knowledge of student’s emotional and cognitive learning development, knowledge of methodology in effective teaching, knowledge of curriculum development and selection of appropriate instructional materials. Excellent skills in developing and presenting ideas effectively both verbally and in written form. Advocating, communicating and building professional relationships with students, parents/guardians, co-workers and administration is a critical skill used in our program. Additional abilities include: trustworthy, self-starter, collaborative, flexible, creative and innovative. Due to the program small size, the ability to teach in licensure areas beyond English is a definite plus. Description of Duties The Cambridge Alternative Program is a Year-Round Program in the Cambridge-Isanti School District. Cambridge-Isanti district students and surrounding school districts may participate in our program. During the traditional school year calendar responsibilities include teaching in a Junior High (6-9) and a High School (10-12) to students meeting state graduation incentive requirements to participate in our school. Responsibilities include review of curriculum and instruction to meet the Minnesota State Standards in English, effective differentiated English using direct instruction along with innovative approaches in learning and support students/families in an advisory classroom. Managing a high expectation classroom by providing a safe and nurturing environment were students are inspired to grow academically and personally by doing their best in our school. Students come to our program at various English levels. Our program is located in the District Educational Center building. Typically, class sizes run between 15-22 students.
Computer Applications Teacher
Specific Tasks: Provide an ideal, positive learning environment, instruct students in individual or group sessions, develop, translate and integrate lesson plans, and establish positive relationships. This teacher will teach computer applications to middle school students as part of a specialist rotation on a Semester basis. The ideal candidate will have strong technology skills as well as an interest and passion for innovative learning techniques.
Kindergarten Teacher
Performs difficult professional work providing instruction ensuring all students within the academic discipline area learn and achieve academic excellence, achieve self mastery and social competency and develop their own missions (purpose) and vision for a positive future and an environment favorable to learning, teaching a broad range of subjects or specialized subject matter(s), teaching special needs students, motivating students to achieve maximum potential, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the building Principal. Skills Needed: Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching. Knowledge of students’ emotional and cognitive learning development, academic discipline areas and curriculum development. Excellent skills in developing and presenting ideas effectively both verbally and in written form. Work with students to gain independence and motivate students to achieve maximum potential. Instruct, monitor, and supervise students. Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff. Exemplifies the following Five Character Traits: compassion, respect, responsibility, self discipline and honesty. Specific Tasks: Provide an ideal, positive learning environment, instruct students in individual or group sessions, develop, translate and integrate lesson plans, and establish positive relationships. All duties and responsibilities commensurate with an elementary teacher.