Posting dates: 4/03/17 thru 4/07/17 or until filled Hours: Monday thru Friday 8.0 per day Job Summary: Provide advanced technical support for Mounds View District staff and students for a variety of technologies in a helpdesk setting, phone or email support, remote access as well as onsite support. Respond to level two and three inquiries and requests, define problems, identify and isolate issues, and implement technical solutions to solve problems. Configure and maintain various systems staff and student accounts. Troubleshoot the usage of the telecommunications systems, perform MACS, terminate patch panels, troubleshoot voice and data cabling and other general PBX/system level support that fall within defined guidelines and escalate more complex problems to next tier technical support team. Essential job functions include the following: Answer help desk calls; diagnose software and hardware issues via telephone, on-site or remote assistance in a timely and efficient manner. Provide level two and level three desktop support which may include update and install software as needed, replace computer hardware, such as memory, drives, video cards etc. troubleshoot network connectivity issues in a wired and wireless environment. Setup, install and provide advanced support with various technologies throughout the district, this includes: Smartboards, Interactive projectors, Document cameras, scanners, printers, iOS devices, projectors, computers laptops, Chromebooks and other mobile devices. Provide level two and three support for District applications which includes email support, staff and student account support. Provide support for telecommunications systems,VoIP and related telecom. Document daily communication transactions, problems, action taken, and installation activities. Identify and escalate situations requiring urgent attention, notify manager or supervisor of complex problems or trends, provide solutions and recommendations. Other duties as assigned.
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Special Education Workforce and Low Incidence Disabilities Supervisor
Leading for educational excellence and equity. Every day for every one. The Minnesota Department of Education serves a wide and diverse range of customers: approximately 850,000 K-12 students and their families; 118,000 young children participating in a variety of early learning programs including Head Start and ECFE; 82,000 adult learners participating in adult education programs including GED and citizenship programs; Minnesota’s 339 school districts and over 52,000 licensed teachers. Division/Unit: Special Education Division Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift Days of Work: Monday – Friday Travel Required: Yes – limited travel GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, pretax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year. Job Summary This position exists to supervise staff and activities in the Division of Special Education involved in addressing the supply and demand issues related to special education workforce, and the provision of special education to students identified in low incidence disability categories. Through strategic vision and leadership, drive the design, development and implementation activities related to special education recruitment and retention planning. Contribute to state planning and implementation of cross division alignment and support to build state, local and regional capacity to improve results for students with disabilities and families, specifically those students with low incidence disabilities. To supervise and lead a team of special education professionals and support staff, specifically those assigned to low incidence special education disabilities. Performs other duties as assigned.
Technology Support Assistant
Posting dates: 4/03/17 thru 4/07/17 or until filled Hours: Monday thru Friday 8.0 hours per day, 12 months Job Summary: Assist the Technology Equipment & Repair Supervisor in the daily operations of the department including equipment configuration and repair, inventory control, disposal/re-purposing equipment, and warranty processing. Essential job functions include the following: Processes equipment for sale, repurposing, recycling, or disposal. Salvages parts, removes software, images computers for sale. Arranges for transportation of equipment and/or provides transportation of equipment and technology materials within the District as needed. Assists with maintenance, repair, or upgrade of various technology equipment as instructed. Assembles, configures, images, or otherwise prepares new equipment for deployment. Updates the equipment inventory database as assigned. Assigns asset management tag for centrally purchased equipment and enters information into inventory control database. Assists with completion of warranty related processes. Processes paperwork for warranty claims, contacts vendors, and orders parts or equipment as instructed. Assists with other Tech Department processes as assigned. Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following: Using personal vehicle, pick up/deliver equipment. Other duties as assigned.
Dean/Counselor
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.
American Sign Language (ASL) Teacher (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 Teach the approved curriculum of the school and appropriate content standards provided by the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Language (ACTFL) Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
Mathematics Teacher – (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 Teach the approved curriculum of the school and appropriate content standards of the State of Minnesota. Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.