Minnesota Online High School (MNOHS) is a small, public online high school open to any Minnesota resident in grades 9 – 12. The mission of Minnesota Online High School is to engage, inspire, and educate the whole student for an options-rich future through a challenging, flexible, teacher-developed curriculum; with the encouragement of responsive faculty and staff; within a creative and supportive learning community. We are currently accepting applications for a full-time school social worker. This year-round position, with generous paid time off, requires up to two days per week of travel throughout Minnesota. MNOHS core hours are 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., during which time all full-time staff are expected to be online. Other hours are flexible, and may include occasional evenings or weekends.
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Human Resources Supervisor
Opportunity! Wayzata Public Schools is currently seeking an HR professional who is excited about the opportunity to support continued steady growth in a district which serves approximately 11,000 students. The Human Resources Supervisor will assist the Executive Director of Human Resources in coordinating various department programs and activities in a manner, which ensures the proper functioning of the department and encourages continuous improvement. The formal job description can be viewed at www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/apply The successful candidate will bring to this role: Passion: We bring passion to the work of Human Resources and strive to make our work extraordinary in order to deliver on our district’s mission of Excellence for Each and Every Student Collaboration:Wayzata Public Schools relies on the skills and services of a large variety of individuals to provide a successful learning experience for our students. We are seeking someone skilled in building relationships. We believe our district’s success is dependent upon the collective energy and skills of all staff. Innovation/Continuous Improvement: We are thought leaders. We take risks and learn from our mistakes in order to continually improve. We are seeking an individual who has experience developing improvement based solutions including the increased use of technology. Organized:This role supports a variety of critical functions. In order to be successful in this role you will need to be highly organized and detail orientated. Integrity/Tolerance: We ensure an honest and open work environment. Each person is treated with fairness, compassion and dignity. Application procedure: *Apply online atwww.wayzata.k12.mn.us *This position will remain open until filled regardless of closing date
Bldg Assessment/Tech Supp Specialist
Posting dates: 12/28/16thru 1/05/17or until filled Hours: Monday thru Friday 8.0hours per day, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM with 30 minute unpaid break; 10 months Special Requirements: -Facilitating video club -Supporting plays and musicals -Lead weekly news program – empowering students to be leaders – Operate and maintain laser cutters, laminated cutters – 3D printers Job Summary: – Respond to Ongoing technology needs for staff – Build and maintain positive relationships with the building community, including staff and students – Use a strong understanding of instructional technology to best meet the learning needs of all students – Manage building printers, including troubleshooting and installing drivers – SMART board configuration and troubleshooting – Support set up for event programming such as A/V equipment – Assist with generating messaging through the Blackboard system – Work with district technology staff to coordinate building technology requests – Manage building technology inventory – Attend relevant district trainings and meetings – Coordinate and manage laptop/iPad/Chromebook carts – Provide staff training on technology – Technology ordering as needed, approved by the principal – Set up and run daily video announcements – Coordinate student involvement in announcements – Assisting teachers in maintaining teacher web pages – Testing technology coordination Other functions of the job include but are not limited to: – Meeting staff needs in a timely and proactive manner – Join all staff in welcoming and dismissing students each day – Provide building-level technology support for staff and students.
Elementary Principal
The principal leader and administrator of District educational programs at a 550 student K-5 elementary school that is STEM centered and has a rich tradition of excellence, including a partnership with a neighboring county nature center. Principal responsibilities include assisting teachers in strengthening their knowledge base and repertoire of teaching skills; developing a safe and welcoming environment where all individuals are respected and to ensure that such practices support continued outstanding student achievement in a K-5 setting. The principal must provide leadership to carry out the district’s strategic plan. The principal must encourage parent involvement. The principal must also work with all staff and administrators to instill in our youth the community’s core values.
Tchr – Developmental Cognitive Disabilities
A special education teacher will work in one of several special education licensure areas. The duties or each of these positions may vary. The essential functions of these positions include, but are not limited to the following fundamental duties. *Provide instruction in the core curriculum and special education area(s) for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies. *Develop and implement innovative methods for providing instruction to special education students. *Maintain a suitable instructional environment for special education students according to their needs; ensure that equipment is modified and materials adapted as necessary. *Participate with other special education staff as appropriate to evaluate the special education needs of a student and to develop an Individual Education Plan (IEP) to meet the student’s needs; implement these plans in accordance with special education state and federal legal requirements and district practice. *Maintain student records and ensure that they are in compliance with due process requirements. *Support the Minnesota Graduation Standards; implement the goals and objectives of the District and the school and/or program to which assigned. *Evaluate special education student performance in accordance with the system used by the school and/or District; promote student achievement; ensure that progress is being made toward IEP goals and objectives; make related reports to parents, the principal and/or Special Education administration as prescribed or authorized. *Maintain contact and communications with parents of special education students and work with them in the academic development of the student and to meet the objectives of the IEP or IFSP; participate in parent teacher conferences. *Perform classroom management duties; enforce rules governing the conduct of students; take appropriate disciplinary action with students when necessary. *Provide indirect services to special education students in the special education category for which employed. *Develop and present in-service training relating to disabilities and the educational needs of students in the special education category for which employed. *Continue to seek professional growth and development in the curriculum area(s) for which employed; attend professional development required by the District. *Contribute to the District’s Strong Schools, Strong Communities efforts by partnering with other staff to contribute to student achievement and the alignment and sustainability of resources. *Perform other related duties as assigned.
Tchr – Emotional Behavioral Disorder
A special education teacher will work in one of several special education licensure areas. The duties or each of these positions may vary. The essential functions of these positions include, but are not limited to the following fundamental duties. *Provide instruction in the core curriculum and special education area(s) for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies. *Develop and implement innovative methods for providing instruction to special education students. *Maintain a suitable instructional environment for special education students according to their needs; ensure that equipment is modified and materials adapted as necessary. *Participate with other special education staff as appropriate to evaluate the special education needs of a student and to develop an Individual Education Plan (IEP) to meet the student’s needs; implement these plans in accordance with special education state and federal legal requirements and district practice. *Maintain student records and ensure that they are in compliance with due process requirements. *Support the Minnesota Graduation Standards; implement the goals and objectives of the District and the school and/or program to which assigned. *Evaluate special education student performance in accordance with the system used by the school and/or District; promote student achievement; ensure that progress is being made toward IEP goals and objectives; make related reports to parents, the principal and/or Special Education administration as prescribed or authorized. *Maintain contact and communications with parents of special education students and work with them in the academic development of the student and to meet the objectives of the IEP or IFSP; participate in parent teacher conferences. *Perform classroom management duties; enforce rules governing the conduct of students; take appropriate disciplinary action with students when necessary. *Provide indirect services to special education students in the special education category for which employed. *Develop and present in-service training relating to disabilities and the educational needs of students in the special education category for which employed. *Continue to seek professional growth and development in the curriculum area(s) for which employed; attend professional development required by the District. *Contribute to the District’s Strong Schools, Strong Communities efforts by partnering with other staff to contribute to student achievement and the alignment and sustainability of resources. *Perform other related duties as assigned.