Position: Technology Teacher- Elementary School (K-5) 2017-2018 School Year Full-time, 10 month, exempt Summary: The Teacher is responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth. This person is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with school mission, vision, programs and policies. Knowledge and Skills *Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences. *Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs. *Assists in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement. *Maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures. *Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process. *Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis. *Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment. *Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community. *Ensures that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification. *Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and schools. *Assumes responsibility for meeting his/her course and school-wide student performance goals. *Demonstrates gains in student performance. *Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating, and participating in special events. *Other duties assigned by supervisor.
Metro
Science Teacher (6-8 grade)
Position: Middle School Science Teacher (6-8) 2017-2018 School Year Full-time, 10 month, Exempt Employee Summary: The Teacher is responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth. This person is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with school mission, vision, programs and policies. Knowledge and Skills *Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences. *Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs. *Assists in assessing changing curricular needs and offers plans for improvement. *Maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures. *Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process. *Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis. *Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment. *Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community. *Ensures that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification. *Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, parents, and schools. *Assumes responsibility for meeting his/her course and school-wide student performance goals. *Demonstrates gains in student performance. *Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating, and participating in special events.
Dean/Counselor (Licensed Staff 1.0 FTE, Grades 9-12)
Imagine a high school unlike any other …. Pre-professional performing arts training completely guided by current working professional artists, Demanding college preparatory academic coursework taught by traditionally licensed instructors, Available for free to all who have a passion for the performing arts * Students choose to come to SPCPA from over 125 different zip codes * There is no audition, students are leveled by technical ability in arts classes * The academic program offers honors and on-level classes, College in the Schools, and AP * Extracurricular activities are limited * Students who attend SPCPA are treated as if they ALL will eventually become professional actors, dancers, singers, and musicians AND attend college or conservatory. SPCPA’s VISION is to deliver a high-end, high-bar, conservatory-style/college-prep program to students across the vastest imaginable range of skill levels and backgrounds. Therefore, we entrust our academic faculty to understand our unique student population and encourage wholehearted support of our school’s values. What do we believe? Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists values -preparing students for college and trains them as future practitioners of the arts. -stimulating and sustaining interest in arts and academics as a source of truth and insight into the human condition. -constructing a creative environment where risks may be safely taken and where creators take responsibility for our vision. -encouraging students to use their physical, sensory, and intellectual potential to explore ideas and raise questions. -honoring individual discovery within a collaborative spirit. –Position Responsibilities– General [+] Knowledge of students’ developmental needs in academic and personal/social domains in grades 9-12. [+] Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. [+] Strong skills that support student success and data driven programming. [+] Ability to work effectively with students and families from diverse backgrounds. Student Services: Academics & Arts [+] Assist students with developing and attaining goals and developing plans. This includes reviewing transcripts and grades regularly, tracking credit progress toward graduation, academic, arts, and behavioral improvement plans, intervention plans, registration and placement, scheduling, test administration, and working with prospective students, including foreign exchange students and their families. [+] Participate in school based multidisciplinary team meetings and events that support student achievement and identify individual student intervention needs (Examples include Child Study, 504, and Attendance). [+] Consult and collaborate effectively with families, teachers, administrators, and other educational/community resources to address student issues and needs. Student Services: Health & Wellness [+] Is knowledgeable of students with health issues that impact attendance, achievement, or other school related functions. Assists students and families in connecting with community resources, as needed. [+] Works effectively with the administrative team and school staff to meet students’ educational needs should health and wellness issues impact their ability to receive educational services in the current setting. Student Management: Attendance, Contracts, & Truancy [+] Oversees record keeping and communications associated with the school’s attendance policies and procedures for students. [+] Oversees record keeping and communications associated with student attendance contracts. [+] Coordinates all truancy procedures based on the requirements of a student’s county of residence. Student Management: Decorum & Discipline [+] Identify and facilitate individual and small group interventions to support developmental, preventative, and remedial needs of students in the school. [+] Implements positive behavioral interventions and strategies to assist students in conflict resolution. [+] Effectively enforces school policies and procedures regarding student decorum and discipline in a fair and just manner. [+] Maintains complete, accurate, and compliant communication and documentation of disciplinary action taken and does so in a timely manner. Student Management: Safety, Security, & Supervision [+] Maintains a visible presence in the school, particularly during times of student movement. [+] Assists in developing and implementing practices of campus security and student safety. [+] Coordinates and conducts all required emergency drills. Reports any issues of compliance.
Custodian- 2nd Shift
Description: The Shakopee School District has three full time, year round 2nd shift custodian positions available at the following locations: *East Junior High- 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm Posting- 3498 *Jackson Elementary- 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm Posting- 3499 *Pearson and Central- 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm Posting- 3500 Job Summary: General cleaning of student classrooms. Other duties as assigned.
Media Specialist
Description: 1.0 Media Center Teacher, Full time at Red Oak and Eagle Creek Elementary. Job Summary: Duties are related to the instruction and supervision of an Elementary School Media Center.
6th Grade Teacher
Full-time elementary grade 6 teaching position at Lino Lakes Elementary beginning the 2017-2018 school year. Application deadline: July 10, 2017