DISTRICT INFORMATION: The South Washington County School district includes four St. Paul suburbs of Cottage Grove, Newport, St. Paul Park and Woodbury as well as portions of three other communities. Our district includes approximately 100,000 residents with 17,600 students enrolled in our schools. We have fifteen (K-5) elementary schools, four (6-8) middle schools, three (9-12) high schools and an alternative high school. POSITION SUMMARY: Perform instructional leadership and management of the educational program to maximize student learning under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent. Manage, evaluate and supervise 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. Serve as a building instructional leader. 2. Create and maintain 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. Develop and administer 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. Prepare and manage budget for the building, maintain accurate budgetary records as required by district policies and procedures. 8. Establish a high performing staff through effective hiring and evaluation systems. Develop, coach, train, mentor and manage staff as appropriate. 9. Manage, evaluate and supervise 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 including instructional programs, extracurricular activities, building maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations and emergency procedures. 10. Ensure compliance with all laws, school board policies and school district procedures. 11. Supervise 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 and child growth and development. 12. Work with staff to identify professional needs and plan, organize, and facilitate programs that improve staff effectiveness. 13. Ensure a safe, orderly environment that encourages staff and students to take responsibility for behavior and creates high morale among staff and students. 14. 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. 15. Participate in professional development workshops, activities and seminars. 16. Perform other duties as assigned.
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Registered Nurse – ESY only, part-time
Edina Public Schools has an opening for a Registered Nurse (RN) at SouthView Middle School for services needed during the Extended School Year. The RN must be able to work from July 11 – August 4, 2016, Monday – Thursday from 730 to 11:30 AM.
Elementary Teacher, Grade 1
Edina Public Schools has a full-time Grade 1 classroom teaching position available at Countryside Elementary beginning in August 2016.
Social Studies Teacher – Long Term Sub
Edina Public Schools has a Social Studies Teacher – Long Term Substitute position available at Edina High School. The assignment will be 12 weeks long, beginning approximately August 22, 2016 through November 14, 2016.
ECSE Teacher
SEEKING EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS Apply now to be considered for 2016-2017 teaching positions! Now accepting applications for positions working with our special education students: opportunities for teachers with Early Childhood Special Education licensure are available. First, submit your application; if you meet minimum qualifications, you will receive an invitation to participate in a screening interview. Candidates who pass screening will have an opportunity to apply for open positions at specific MPS schools as they become available this spring and summer. To learn more about the hiring process for teaching positions, visit http://bit.ly/TeachMPS or call the Office of Human Capital at 612-668-0500. WHO WE ARE We are a diverse and dedicated team, proud to be tasked with educating more than 35,000 Minneapolis kids every year. We believe in the achievement of every student in every classroom. We are building a workforce that is equipped to provide our students with the education and resources they need to succeed by consistently investing in the growth of our employees and doing what it takes to keep and grow our talented staff. WHAT WE DO At MPS, we work collaboratively to find innovative ways to connect with every single one of our students no matter which languages they speak, or which corner of the city or the world they come from. We celebrate the diversity of our students and staff and the unique perspective each person brings to our learning community by supporting the individual needs of each student and by caring for and supporting one another as we take on new challenges every day. RESPONSIBILITIES When you teach at MPS, leading effective lessons in class is just the beginning. You’ll collaborate with other passionate educators, customize your instruction to engage children age birth-5 of varying abilities, find ways to both challenge and encourage young minds, and create an environment where children feel safe and respected. As an ECSE teacher, you will: *Collaboratively create educational plans for children with disabilities, including the development of appropriate and measurable goals and objectives *Lead lessons that promote learning in the child’s least restrictive environment, providing adaptations and individualized intervention as needed and monitoring children’s progress *Develop and implement evaluations for children referred to and within the early childhood special education program *Effectively complete case management duties for children on your caseload and maintain appropriate due process files *Assist with feeding, lifting, positioning, and toileting of students *Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop, plan and implement innovative practices based on students’ needs/abilities *Create learning environments that are safe, respectful and interesting as well as fair for students from various cultural backgrounds, gender identities, races, ability levels, and developmental needs *Collaborate and communicate regularly with families *Work to help your site achieve the goals of your school improvement plan and the Minneapolis Public School District strategic plan *Assess own instructional effectiveness through the Professional Development Process (PDPLC). Participate in ongoing and regular staff, team and individual professional development. *Coordinate special education transportation as needed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS *Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university *A valid Minnesota teaching license in Early Childhood Special Education or proof of pending licensure Desired Characteristics *Unwavering belief in the ability of all students to succeed in school *Prior experience in early intervention services and evaluation for young children with disabilities *Prior successful experience student teaching or teaching, especially in an urban, multicultural education setting. *Strong skills in parent involvement and education *Hunger to consistently improve instructional practice, day after day and year after year *Eagerness to collaborate with other teachers and school/district leaders in innovative programs or initiatives that will support student success *Appreciation for diversity and ability to harness the unique strengths of students and staff *Engagement in building a positive school culture
Math Teacher
TEACH MATH IN MINNEAPOLIS Apply now to be considered for 2016-2017 teaching positions! Now accepting applications for positions teaching mathematics, grades 5-12. First, submit your application; if you meet minimum qualifications, you will receive an invitation to participate in a screening interview. Candidates who pass screening will have an opportunity to apply for open positions at specific MPS schools as they become available this spring and summer. To learn more about the hiring process for teaching positions, visit http://bit.ly/TeachMPS or call the Office of Human Capital at 612-668-0500. WHO WE ARE We are a diverse and dedicated team, proud to be tasked with educating more than 35,000 Minneapolis kids every year. We believe in the achievement of every student in every classroom. We are building a workforce that is equipped to provide our students with the education and resources they need to succeed by consistently investing in the growth of our employees and doing what it takes to keep and grow our talented staff. WHAT WE DO At MPS, we work collaboratively to find innovative ways to connect with every single one of our students no matter which languages they speak, or which corner of the city or the world they come from. We celebrate the diversity of our students and staff and the unique perspective each person brings to our learning community by supporting the individual needs of each student and by caring for and supporting one another as we take on new challenges every day. RESPONSIBILITIES When you teach at MPS, leading effective lessons in class is just the beginning. You’ll collaborate with other passionate educators, customize your instruction to engage students of all different abilities, find ways to both challenge and encourage young minds, and create an environment where children feel safe and respected. As an MPS teacher, you will: *Teach students standards-aligned curricula using strategies that foster thinking, reasoning and problem solving *Use a variety of assessment strategies diagnostic, formative and summative to inform instructional decisions and increase students’ ownership of their learning *Lead rigorous, inquiry-based learning tasks to engage students in deep content exploration as well as the habits of scholarship *Collaborate with peers to develop, plan and implement innovative practices based on students’ needs/abilities *Assess students’ developmental, cognitive and social needs and provide developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs. *Create learning environments that are safe, respectful and interesting as well as fair for students from various cultural backgrounds, gender identities, races, ability levels, and developmental needs *Collaborate and communicate regularly with families *Apply your knowledge of the Minnesota State Standards, district graduation requirements, subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, as well as students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective *Work to help your school achieve the goals of your school improvement plan and the Minneapolis Public School District strategic plan *Assess own instructional effectiveness through the Professional Development Process (PDPLC). Participate in ongoing and regular staff, team and individual professional development. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS *Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university *A valid Minnesota teaching license in Math: 5-12, 7-12, 9-12, 5-8 or Middle School; or proof of pending approved licensure Desired Characteristics *Unwavering belief in the ability of all students to succeed in school *Prior successful experience student teaching or teaching, especially in an urban, multicultural education setting. *Hunger to consistently improve instructional practice, day after day and year after year *Eagerness to collaborate with other teachers and school/district leaders in innovative programs or initiatives that will support student success *Experience using formative assessments and student achievement data to reflect on and improve instructional strategies *Appreciation for diversity and ability to harness the unique strengths of students and staff *Engagement in building a positive school culture *Ability to build relationships with families and welcome them into the classroom