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.
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Math Teacher – Crossroads School & Vocational Center (2252)
1. Assess, instruct and monitor students in the area of math. 2. Create database of student assessment results. 3. Make connections with students and staff. 4. Follow school-wide discipline procedures. 5. Supervise and monitor students in small classroom settings. 6. Demonstrate strong classroom management skills. 7. Develop lessons that engage students. 8. Contribute to team concept. 9. Assist students that struggle in math.
Language Arts Teacher – Crossroads School & Vocational Center (2257)
Assess, instruct and monitor students in the area of language arts; create database of student assessment results; follow school-wide discipline procedures; supervise and monitor students in small classroom settings; demonstrate strong classroom management skills; contribute to team concept
Science Teacher (.6 FTE)
Edina Public Schools has a Science Teacher (.6 FTE) position available at Edina High School beginning August 15, 2016.
Science Teacher (1.0 FTE)
Edina Public Schools has a Science Teacher (1.0 FTE) position available at Edina High School beginning August 15, 2016.
K-6 Elementary Spanish Immersion
International Spanish Language Academy, ISLA is an IB Spanish Immersion K-6 school located in Minnetonka MN. It’s current enrollment is around 300 students. Mission: ISLA, a K-6 Spanish immersion community, empowers the whole child by nurturing the development of personal growth, strong character, academic excellence, and global vision. POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Carry out all responsibilities associated with elementary immersion teaching assignment. Conduct classroom instruction of all basic subjects in Spanish. Interweave Hispanic cultures into student activities throughout the school year. Infuse global-mindedness into the curriculum on a continual basis. Develop multi-cultural curriculum materials and instructional strategies for elementary students as a part of a grade-level team. Communicate closely and encourage parental involvement regarding program goals, classroom activities, homework and school functions. Create a safe classroom environment. Collaborate with grade-level team members, program specialists, program coordinator, director and other staff regarding program implementation. Maintain knowledge of current and emerging trends, procedures and evaluation processes in immersion programs. Participate in regular program planning and staff development activities. Participate in all training programs required for immersion, the International Baccalaureate Organization Primary Years Programme and Responsive Classroom.