Inver Grove Heights Community Schools has an opening for a full-time Visual Arts Teacher at Inver Grove Heights Middle School. This position is available for the 2016-2017 school year.
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Media Specialist PT (.5)
Part-time (.5 FTE) Media Specialist position at Linwood Elementary beginning the 2016-17 school year. Teach media lessons in a K-6 elementary school and manage all aspects of the media center. Application deadline: July 20, 2016 or until filled.
Language Arts Middle School Teacher
Position: Language Arts Middle School Teacher Status: 10 month, Full time, Exempt Reports to: Director of Teaching and Learning Date of Description: June 2016 Primary Functions of the Position: The Language Arts teacher will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive Middle Year Program (IB) Language Arts Curriculum according to the school’s program objectives to students. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: *Prepare MYP unit plans and conduct daily classroom instruction to appropriate instructional level *Maintain a healthy learning environment for the students both academically and socially *Organize the classroom and learning resources to create a positive learning environment; *Observe and evaluate student’s to determine student progress or to make suggestions for improvement. *Provide feedback to parents on a student’s progress at conferences and other meeting *Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS: *Be knowledgeable of and adhere to school values and code of conduct. *Be knowledgeable of and adhere to all school policies and procedures. *Be knowledgeable of and adhere to the stipulations of the employment agreement *Be knowledgeable of and adhere to federal and state laws that apply to his/her job assignment. *Provide direction and supervision for all school activities to which assigned (coach, director, supervisor, chaperon, etc.). *Participate in the development and implementation of district goals and plans. *When applicable, provide direction and/or supervision for teacher assistants, student teachers, interns, substitutes, and students.
Math Coordinator K-8
Position: Math Coordinator K-8 Status: Full-Time, Exempt Reports to: Director of Teaching and Learning Date of description: June 2016 Primary Functions of the Job: Under the direction of the Director of Teaching and Learning the Math Coordinator 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 coordinating, organizing and implementing an instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with school mission, vision, programs and policies. The Math Coordinator will work directly with elementary teachers to co-teach, develop curriculum and advance students’ math skills. Essential Job Responsibilities: Curriculum *Coordinate all math curriculum planning to align to standards *Coordinate and provide support and materials for math intervention K-8 during the day and after school.. *Coordinate math curriculum for after school and summer program. *Coordinate scope and sequence/curriculum mapping to align with standards and IB for Math. *Oversee and inventory curriculum and materials for math Teacher support *Support for effective math curriculum and instruction K-8 *Provide focused instructional supervision, support and accountability for Grade 4 and MS math teachers *Review lesson plan for Math and provide feedback for teachers *Coordinate and support teachers in MCA prep for Math K-8 *Attend grade level planning meeting for Math K-8 *Provide training, mentoring and coaching for Math K-8 Assessment and Records *Assist with testing for MCA, NWEA for Math *Assist with learning cycle math pre and post assessment as needed. *Maintains effective and efficient student records and procedures concerning testing, behaviors, progress and related academic information *Demonstrates gains in student performance. *Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students (including student data), parents, peers, administration and community Supervisor Duties *Conduct formal and informal observations for K-8 *Provide training, mentoring and coaching for direct employees Professionalism *Be a part of Leadership Implementation, Academic, Student Strategy, Intervention and Academic CORE teams *Conduct training and do presentation to staff, board and community on Math *Attend IB and state training in Math. *Assist set up and pick up after all school wide PD, be the facilitator (Tuesday mornings, all day training, opening weeks, etc) *Be a part of leadership team meetings, academic lead meetings, intervention team, and other teams as assigned *Attend Executive Team meeting as needed Position Specifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities *Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents and other professionals *Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, parents, administration and community. *Strong organizational skills including: prioritizing, planning and effective time management *Demonstrates superior judgment in all aspects of work. *Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while also being a strong team player. Responsibilities may change and/or other responsibilities may be assigned at the discretion of your supervisor.
Elementary Teacher (K-5)
Position: Elementary Teacher (K-5) 2015-2016 School Year Full-time, 10 months, 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. Responsibilities: *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.
Custodian – 2nd Shift
Description: Full time, year round 2nd shift custodian at Senior High. 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm Monday-Friday. Year round (260 days) Job Summary: General cleaning of Student classrooms. Other duties as assigned.