Special Education Teacher, Emotional Behavior Disorders School: TBD For More Information contact: Ellen Grossman at [email protected] Start Date: Fall 2016 FTE: 1.0 FTE Banded/Graded: C-5-2 Responsible To: Building Principal; Special Education Director/Supervisor Qualifications: Valid State of Minnesota License in Special Education; Emotional Behavior Disorders (EBD) Major Job Functions; Specific Tasks/Required Knowledge, Ability and Skills: see website Compensation and Yearly Duration of Employment: Compensation will be determined by District 112 and the Chaska Education Association (CEA). Background check will be conducted. If you are changing positions or the number of hours you work, your benefits may change. Please make sure to check the eligibility as listed in the above agreement. If recommended for employment, applicant will provide proof of legal right to work in the United States if required. Application Procedure: Please apply online at: http://www.district112.org (only online applications will be accepted)
Metro
High School Principal
Essential Functions & Responsibilities A. Create and Sustain Equity and Excellence within our Community of Learners Anticipate the needs of students, staff, and parents and guide the educational experience to ensure an engaging, relevant, and dynamic learning environment so that all learners can meet or exceed personal learning objectives Engage our community of learners in continuous improvement processes Implement policies & procedures that align with District, State, and Federal requirements Establish procedures for monitoring and regulating processes, tasks or activities of subordinates, and job activities to accomplish strategic objectives Work systemically to handle ongoing demands and delegate to others as is appropriate Lead and facilitate change management processes Develop and nurture effective parent and community engagement Provide leadership in all aspects of resource management: Personnel, Financial, Time B. Lead Change Management Demonstrate Entrepreneurial Systems-Thinking Encourage and facilitate improvement through change as an integral part of the Site Strategic Planning process Provide leadership and facilitation to negotiate change Identify ways to elicit support for change and establish stability during change processes to expand organizational capacity Demonstrate a willingness to be open and to trust people Maintain integrity, confidentiality, and sensitivity to others’ needs for information Demonstrate genuine interest in people by being available, accommodating, and maintaining links with and a frequent presence in all sectors of the school’s communities Seek information from the school’s communities about the performance of the school and demonstrate responsiveness to the concerns and needs expressed Build networks and meaningful contacts with a wide range of people within our broader learning community C. Lead Strategic Site Plan and Professional Development Initiatives Align administrative, staff and site goals with District Strategic Plan Use appropriate interpersonal strategies in guiding subordinates, peers, superiors, or groups toward task accomplishment Demonstrate a willingness to grow and change to achieve desired results Engage and participate in professional development, lifelong learning, and annual goal setting processes Communicate & collaborate with staff members to successfully implement the Hopkins Compensation Model for teachers Establish a course of action for self or others to accomplish specific goals and achieve results D. Engage and Develop the School Community Engage others in fulfilling the District’s mission and exhibit a high degree of teamwork and cohesion in so doing Demonstrate creative, innovative and realistic approaches to problem-solving Demonstrate sensitivity toward others and the ability to be responsive to & aware of external conditions as well as the feelings, emotions, and needs of others Communicate educational objectives in a diplomatic manner Clearly articulate what the school stands for and what it does not Describe the benefits and the reasons for specific actions Intervenes if and when appropriate Presents the school positively and shows pride in the school E. Provide Effective Instructional Leadership 1. Information Collection & Data Management, Measurement & Evaluation, Problem Analysis & Judgment. Oversee a Data Management Process that engages staff members in the annual Data Retreat Implement a data-driven decision making process within their schools Facilitate gathering data to make informed decisions Seek corroborative and background information to establish contextual framework from which the information & decisions can be disseminated in an appropriate form to all who need it Guide processes to integrate data and utilize the resulting information to benefit students Develop alternative courses of action and make decisions based on logical assumptions that reflect factual information Use and be familiar with present and energizing technology tools for assessment and instruction 2. Culturally Responsive and Relevant Learning Environment Demonstrate awareness of current educational and social issue within current political environment as well as demonstrate understanding and knowledge of equity principles, issues relating to the needs of a pluralistic society, and the thorough knowledge of the culture of the school and the local school community Serve as the Instructional Leader responsible for overseeing and facilitating the educational program Maintain current knowledge about the attributes of quality instruction as identified through relevant research and best practice developments Supervise & evaluate the effectiveness of the instructional practices of teachers, validates effective teaching practices and helps teachers expand their repertoire of effective teaching strategies Establish high expectations for curriculum, instruction & assessment practices through the effective supervision and evaluation of instruction 3. Student Guidance, Development, Discipline & Success for all Learners Ensure a safe, orderly, and disciplined school environment free from institutionalized racism and discrimination that impedes academic excellence and success for all learners Provide leadership to foster the understanding and cooperation of teachers, students, staff members & parents in abiding by the established rules of conduct Establish a climate where those rules are administered uniformly, fairly and in alignment with applicable special education laws Demonstrate interest in and encourage students’ progress and achievements and publicly acknowledge achievements of individuals and groups Evaluate student achievement information to analyze barriers to student learning leading to action and resolution 4. Professional Learning Community, Staff Supervision & Professional Development Provide leadership to increase the capacity of teachers and school staff organization to develop culturally relevant competencies in Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Identify staff development needs, setting goals and objectives, developing strategies for change, implementing desired changes, and evaluating program effectiveness Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum requirements and learning objectives Evaluate the planning and implementation of curriculum programs Facilitate and support in-service education and systemic professional growth opportunities for all Motivate and lead staff in an ongoing and continual process of staff development and curriculum improvement Ensure all non-tenured teachers are engaged in regular observation and development activities aligned with professional teaching rubric Provide leadership and supervision in the implementation of the Hopkins Compensation Model to assess and evaluate tenured teachers Develop a positive school climate by demonstrating skill and pleasure in dealing with young people Seek feedback, invite dialogue, consult with others as needed to engage in continuous leadership development and improvement F. Resource Allocation Maintain current knowledge of appropriate financial systems and manage them accordingly Prioritize financial allocations according to needs and collaborate with site teams to develop budgets that reflect agreed goals and meets strategic learning objectives Participate in the budgeting process as needed to assist the District in preparing its annual budget for Board approval Work within the constraints of budgets and other resources to implement the District’s Mission as well as to ensure quality learning experiences, equity and excellence and success for all students Implement and monitor budget allocations, assess results and recommend changes Work with Buildings & Grounds Supervisor to manage the buildings, grounds, other facilities assets of the school, including the co-supervision of building custodians
PK – Adult Engagement and Enrichment Specialist
PK-Adult Engagement & Enrichment Specialist Community Education Family Learning Center For more information contact Jeff Theis at [email protected] Position Start Date: ASAP Banded/Graded: C-4-2 Responsible To: Community Education Manager Days/Hours: 260 days; 8.0 hrs/day Salary: $53,589 Position Purpose: Plan and program for out of school time programs for Prek-Adult in the areas of Art, Music and STEM Aligning with K-12 curriculum and programming. Outreach to community for partners, vendors and new opportunites. Preferred Qualifications: BS/BA degree in education, community education, park and recreation or related field; Knowledge of Community Education relevant statutes, rules and policies. Experience in youth and adult programming preferred. Experience Requirements: Experience in staff supervision and development; Experience in budget supervision Required Knowledge, Abilities & Skills: Experience with arts, enrichment, drivers education, music, robotics, debate and STEM programming. Able to collaborate with Athletics and Fitness Specialist and Academic & Equity Coordinator. Major Job Functions/Specific Tasks/Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: See website Benefits of Employment as of July 1, 2014: Eligible for benefits under the District 112 Professional and Technical District Personnel Contract. This position is not eligible for overtime or comp time. Criminal Background check will be conducted. If recommended for employment, applicant will provide proof of legal right to work in the United States if required. If you are changing positions or the number of hours you work, your benefits may change. Please make sure to check for eligibility of benefits as listed in the above agreement. Application Procedure: Please apply online at: http://www.district112.org (only online applications will be accepted.)
Cook
Cook Fridley High School 4.00 hours per day March 31, 2016 through June 10, 2016 SNA Certification Level 1 within 1 year High School Diploma Required Position open until filled Salary according to master agreement To efficiently supervise and participate in a program of preparing, cooking and serving meals of high nutrition and acceptance in an atmosphere of cleanliness, cheerfulness and personal caring in conformation with the requirements of the State Department of Education, school budget and policies.
School Social Worker
Case manager/contact person for Special Education students with EBD and/or ASD emphasis; provides goal setting intervention, problem solving, and support experience for students; provides identification, screening and referral services of youth with potential handicapping conditions, receives and processes referrals within school as well as from outside agencies; assists in evaluation, development, coordination and implementation of individual education plans. Provides in-service to staff and parents regarding special education services and needs of students. Coordinates services and/or implements consistent program between school, home and community. Functions as a group facilitator for counseling groups; provides consultation to regular education teachers and administrators concerning their interaction with Special Education students; teams with other members of multidisciplinary staff for consultation and planning; provides a part of assessment component for mainstream students referred for special education services as well as reassessment and program planning; performs other related duties as assigned.
Elementary Teachers
The Richfield Public School District is now accepting applications for anticipated vacancies in the 22016-2017 school year for full time Elementary K-5 Teachers. New teacher workshop begins 8/23/16. We are located in the heart of the Twin Cities Metropolitan area and serve a diverse student population in Richfield and the surrounding communities. Richfield Public Schools inspires, empowers each individual to learn, grow & excel. NOTE: This posting is posted on our website as open until filled. Please apply promptly as the date listed below is subject to change.