1.0 FTE Position available for the 2016-17 school year. Location: Village Ranch Alternative Program located in Cokato, MN. DCD instruction with Program Due Process support.
East Central
First Robotics Head Coach
Big Lake Schools is seeking a FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) head coach. This person will serve as a lead coordinator and mentor for the FRC team. In this role, the coach will be supported by a team of volunteer mentors. The coach is in charge of scheduling events and build sessions, coordinating with the school and families to accommodate and avoid conflicts. The coach is also the finance coordinator, ensuring that the team works within its budget and takes necessary steps to find minimum funding. Most importantly, the coach is focused on the development of the participating students through ongoing mentoring, training’s, and providing opportunities for leadership. The primary goal of the program is to prepare all students for future STEM careers through enriching, empowering experiences. An excellent candidate will have strong leadership skills, work well with a team of volunteers, be an effective teacher and mentor to students, and be an active communicator connecting our many stakeholders. Technical skills are not necessary, but a willingness to learn the core components and approaches to design is essential.
EBD Teacher, Elementary
Job Summary:Under the direction of district administrators, the Special Education Teacher is responsible for assisting the District in assessing and identifying students with special needs such as learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, health impairments, developmental cognitive delays or other similar needs according to State of MN eligibility criteria. The Special Education Teacher plans for, develops and implements individualized education programs and instruction in academic areas in collaboration with other educational professionals and administrators in designing, modifying and delivering
Sixth Grade Science Teacher
Under the direction of district administrators, the Classroom Teacher is responsible for developing lesson plans to present district curriculum in assigned instructional subjects; instructing students using lesson plans and instructional material; and evaluating and assessing student progress against instructional outcomes and objectives. Teachers also participate and collaborate with other instructional professionals, administrators, parents, counselors, and other district personnel concerning student needs, issues and district learning initiatives.
High School Social Worker
School Social Workers assist mainstream teachers and administrators in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities with all students. School Social Workers participate in screening, evaluations, and/or intervention with elementary school-age persons suspected of having emotional, social, behavioral, and/or learning difficulties. In addition to contact with these persons, assistance may also involve consultation with parents, siblings, teachers, school counselors, school psychologists, school nurses, school administrators, and appropriate non-school personnel to inform, as well as advise on issues of student functioning and needs. Services may also include school intervention strategies, behavioral management, in-service activities, and program evaluation. All such services are intended to help school staff recognize and provide for the individual differences and needs of all children.
Middle School Social Worker
School Social Workers assist mainstream teachers and administrators in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities with all students. School Social Workers participate in screening, evaluations, and/or intervention with elementary school-age persons suspected of having emotional, social, behavioral, and/or learning difficulties. In addition to contact with these persons, assistance may also involve consultation with parents, siblings, teachers, school counselors, school psychologists, school nurses, school administrators, and appropriate non-school personnel to inform, as well as advise on issues of student functioning and needs. Services may also include school intervention strategies, behavioral management, in-service activities, and program evaluation. All such services are intended to help school staff recognize and provide for the individual differences and needs of all children.