Description: Full time, 260 days per year, Special Education Supervisor for Shakopee Schools. Supervisor position with salary and benefits based on administrative contract. Job Summary: Provide leadership in the development, implementation, and oversight of quality programming for students with disabilities district wide.
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Special Education Teacher, Center-Based
Special Education Teacher, Center-Based Any Disability Area Chanhassen Elementary For More Information contact: Erin Copeland 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; any disability area (ASD preferred). 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)
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Sojourner Truth Academy is a high-performing, PK-8 open enrollment public charter school. We are driven by our mission to prepare children for the future by building confidence and a strong sense of self-worth through small classrooms and an open, safe, family-like environment. STA supports families by embracing change when necessary for the good of the children and serving as a bridge to the community. Staff at STA is dedicated to and held accountable for providing a learning experience that is culturally relevant, challenging and fun. Sojourner Truth Academy is a results-driven school founded in 1999. Sojourner Truth Academy (STA) is currently seeking a hard-working, passionate, social- justice-oriented educator to join our team as an Upper School (6-8) Social Studies Teacher for the 2016-2017 school year. JOB DESCRIPTION Every STA teacher has the opportunity to join a team of motivated, mission-driven teammates who are committed to taking responsibility for their students’ learning. STA teachers are charged with providing a rigorous, fast-paced, and highly structured learning environment for their scholars. Our core subjects include literacy, writing, math, science, and social studies. Candidates that are selected for an interview will receive additional information regarding the specific roles and responsibilities. RESPONSIBILITIES Prove the Possible *Student achievement is our number one job Drive Results *Ensure high standards for student behavior, performance, and attendance Instructional Leadership *Deliver well-planned, rigorous, and meaningful lessons *Use data to inform instruction Build Relationships *Exhibit a high degree of professionalism in all elements of this position *Serve as a positive force committed to our mission Perform other duties as required and assigned *Teachers must demonstrate knowledge and support of STA’s mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior CORE VALUE AND BELIEFS All STA Staff must demonstrate a passionate belief in and commitment to the following core values: 1) Children are at the center of everything we do. 2) Our mission requires bold thought and action. 3) We choose optimism. 4) We push ourselves to improve. 5) We are stronger together. 6) We create fun and a little weirdness. ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY AND COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY We believe that diversity is strength, and we are committed to maintaining an inclusive, multicultural network. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants. STA EMPLOYMENT LOGISTICS *Sojourner Truth Academy’s work day is 7:30am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday * All STA Staff are expected to attend and participate in all monthly Family Events at the school.
Teacher-Special Education-DCD
-Responsible for case management and maintaining appropriate due process files. -Serving students with DCD & ASD in a semi self-contained classroom -Work effectively with an interdisciplinary team. -Acquires knowledge of the goals of the Public School District Agenda and site/school goals. -Establishes developmentally appropriate instructional and behavioral expectations for students and communicates those to students and their families. -Creates lessons and learning environments that are safe, respectful, and interesting as well as multicultural/gender and ability fair/developmentally appropriate. Selects, adapts and individualizes materials appropriate for diverse student populations and skills. -Collaborates and communicates regularly with families in making educational decisions and uses family and community resources to support learning. -Assesses students’ developmental, cognitive and social needs and provides developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs. -Regularly assesses student learning by using multiple forms of assessment. -Facilitates positive interactions between students and teacher, student and peers and student and other adults. -Models learning and behavior consistent with the expectations for students. -Assesses own instructional effectiveness through the Professional Development Process (PDP). -Participates in ongoing and regular staff, team and individual professional development. -Collaborates with peers to develop, plan and implement best practices based on the needs/abilities of the students. -Always keeps the students’ needs and rights first and foremost in any educational decision making. -Demonstrates competence in the Standards of Effective Instruction. -Has a working knowledge of and implements the Minnesota State Standards and the Graduation Rule.
Middle School Language Arts Teacher
Sojourner Truth Academy is a high-performing, PK-8 open enrollment public charter school. We are driven by our mission to prepare children for the future by building confidence and a strong sense of self-worth through small classrooms and an open, safe, family-like environment. STA supports families by embracing change when necessary for the good of the children and serving as a bridge to the community. Staff at STA is dedicated to and held accountable for providing a learning experience that is culturally relevant, challenging and fun. Sojourner Truth Academy is a results-driven school founded in 1999. Sojourner Truth Academy (STA) is currently seeking a hard-working, passionate, social- justice-oriented educator to join our team as a Middle School Language Arts Teacher for the 2016-2017 school year. JOB DESCRIPTION Every STA teacher has the opportunity to join a team of motivated, mission-driven teammates who are committed to taking responsibility for their students’ learning. STA teachers are charged with providing a rigorous, fast-paced, and highly structured learning environment for their scholars. Our core subjects include literacy, writing, math, science, and social studies. Candidates that are selected for an interview will receive additional information regarding the specific roles and responsibilities. RESPONSIBILITIES Prove the Possible *Student achievement is our number one job Drive Results *Ensure high standards for student behavior, performance, and attendance Instructional Leadership *Deliver well-planned, rigorous, and meaningful lessons *Use data to inform instruction Build Relationships *Exhibit a high degree of professionalism in all elements of this position *Serve as a positive force committed to our mission Perform other duties as required and assigned *Teachers must demonstrate knowledge and support of STA’s mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior CORE VALUE AND BELIEFS All STA Staff must demonstrate a passionate belief in and commitment to the following core values: 1) Children are at the center of everything we do. 2) Our mission requires bold thought and action. 3) We choose optimism. 4) We push ourselves to improve. 5) We are stronger together. 6) We create fun and a little weirdness. ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY AND COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY We believe that diversity is strength, and we are committed to maintaining an inclusive, multicultural network. We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants. STA EMPLOYMENT LOGISTICS *Sojourner Truth Academy’s work day is 7:30am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday * All STA Staff are expected to attend and participate in all monthly Family Events at the school.
Special Education EBD/ABS Teacher
Full-time Special Education EBD/ABS teaching position at the Area Learning Center and Central Montessori Elementary beginning the 2016-17 school year. Application deadline: July 15, 2016 or until filled.