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The essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties: -Teach dance/drama forms from various cultures. -Willingness to organize and implement dance/drama performances both during school hours and evenings. -Willingness to seek out new ideas and practices in dance/drama. -Participation in a team planning process. -Help to develop and implement program concept. -Design strong thematic, standards based units. -Design and utilize performance-based assessment strategies. -Work collaboratively with school staff, parents, community and Arts agencies to develop program. -Utilize technology to support instruction in all areas. -Develop and implement innovative methods for providing instruction to students. -Support the Minnesota Arts Standards; in dance and theatre. -Evaluate student performance in accordance with system used by school and/or District; promote student achievement; maintain required student records; make related reports to the principal as prescribed or authorized by the superintendent. -Maintain contact and communications with parents of students and work with them in the academic development of the student; participate in parent teacher conferences. -Perform classroom management duties; enforce rules governing the conduct of students; take appropriate disciplinary action with students when necessary. -Continue to seek professional growth and development in the curriculum areas for which employed; attend professional development required by the District. -Perform other related duties as assigned.

Part-time (.5 FTE) Elementary ADSIS Literacy/Math Intervention teaching position at Central Montessori Elementary beginning the 2016 -17 school year. This position will service students identified for literacy and/or mathematics intervention. Application deadline: August 1, 2016 or until filled.

Edina Public Schools has aGrade 4teachingposition available atConcord Elementary beginning August 15, 2016.

The Richfield Public School District is now accepting applications for a full time STEM Specialist beginning the 2016-2017 school year. The Richfield STEM School Specialist will work with K-5 regular education classrooms students to provide Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics instruction that extends the work of the regular classroom teacher. This may also include covering MN social studies standards. 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. Job Responsibilities: 1. Follows the District’s job description for teacher. 2. Advanced training in STEM preferred 3. Excellent communication skills. 4. A proven track record in the use of a rich array of instructional methods, the analysis and use of data and technology to improve instruction, and the ability to build professional relationships, solve problems, and plan collaboratively. 5. Evidence of productive experience with problem-based learning. 6. Evidence of planning, organization, and time management skills that will bring structure and accountability to the position 7. Employs a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media, and performance assessments, which guide the learning process toward curriculum goals and student learning. 8. Uses technology to promote learning, creativity, and collaboration. 9. Works directly with principal and staff in the development, implementation, and evaluation of STEM initiatives and curriculum. 10. Helps organize, develop, and coordinate special STEM events/activities. 11. Coaches teachers on STEM initiatives and instructional best practices in the STEM areas. 12. Initiates new programs that support the STEM vision. 13. Deliver STEM-oriented instruction through project-based learning methods. Applications will be accepted until position is filled and posting is closed.