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.
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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.
Assistant Principal – Cottage Grove Middle School
POSITION SUMMARY: Assist the building principal in performing instructional leadership and management of the educational program to maximize student learning. Assist with managing, evaluating and supervising effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the school consistent with the philosophy, mission, values, goals and strategic plan of the school district. This includes instructional programs, co-curricular activities, and student management systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate, building maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations and emergency procedures. PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Assist the principal in the overall operation of the school and serve as a building instructional leader. 2. Support a school culture focused on learning and continuous improvement. 3. Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and personal responsibility. 4. Assist with developing and administering annual master schedule for instructional programs, ensuring sequential learning experiences for all students. 5. Continually monitor student progress and outcomes. Work with staff to improve student learning and achievement. 6. Establish and maintain effective communication and public relations with staff, students, parents and community members through all programs and activities. 7. Assist in preparing and managing budget for the building, maintain accurate budgetary records as required by district policies and procedures. 8. Support creating a high performing staff through effective hiring and evaluation systems. Develop, coach, train, mentor and manage staff as directed. 9. Ensure compliance with all laws, school board policies and school district procedures. 10. Assist with supervising the instructional programs of the school on a regular basis to ensure the use of effective instructional strategies, content and materials consistent with research on learning, student growth and development. 11. Ensure a safe, orderly environment that encourages staff and students to take responsibility for behavior and creates high morale among staff and students. 12. Establish a professional rapport with students and staff. Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents and school personnel. Serve as a role model. 13. Participate in professional development workshops, activities and seminars. 14. Perform other duties as assigned.
Teacher – Extended Day
Extended Day Teacher for 1st & 2nd; or 6th – 8th grade Our program is open Monday through Friday during the school year. The hours for this position are 2:45pm to 6:00pm. During school breaks, there are also opportunities to work 4 to 6 hour shifts.
Paraprofessional, Supervision
Description: Paraprofessional, Cafeteria and Playground Supervision at Jackson Elementary, Monday through Friday 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Job Summary: Supervise students in the cafeteria during lunch and on the playground with an emphasis on providing a safe environment. Successful applicant will be able to create positive relationships with students, enjoy interacting with elementary age students, while holding them accountable for positive, respectful, and safe behavior. Must work collaboratively with other adult supervisors in the cafeteria and playground. Duties include supervision of students and helping to maintain a clean cafeteria (wiping off tables, cleaning up spills, etc),
Youth In Government Advisor
Description: Youth In Government Advisor. Program starts in September and runs through January Job Summary: Responsibilities include but are not be limited to: Recruit and organize large groups of kids. Manage and support Youth In Government process in conjunction YMCA and State Event.