Ability to work with students who may suffer from acute or catastrophic illness or injury.
Ability to provide learning experiences in a variety of settings.
Knowledge of child development.
Knowledge of current educational research.
Knowledge of learning styles and skill in using varied teaching methods to address student learning styles
Skill in oral and written communication with students, parents, and others.
Ability to implement instructional activities for maximum effectiveness.
Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn.
Ability to work effectively with peers, parents, administrators and others. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Serve as liaison between the school and the home for the delivery of instructional services to students who qualify for homebound services in general or special education
Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate sources including i-pads.
Serves as primary contact for the parent.
Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.
Completes all district and state reporting requirements.
Metro
Activites Director
Job Summary:
Coordinates a comprehensive student athletics and activities program. As part of the high school leadership team, provide effective leadership that will ensure a nurturing environment and that each student continuously achieves their highest aspirations.
Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:
Organizes and administers the overall program of extracurricular athletics and activities in accordance with the MSHSL rules and regulations.
Provide leadership in the selection, assignment, training, and evaluation of athletic coaches, activity advisors, staff members, athletic workers, activity workers and officials. Confer with the high school principal regarding filling activity and athletic staff vacancies.
Foster good school-community relations by keeping the community aware of and responsive to the extracurricular programs.
Interact and support with booster clubs.
Perform all duties required to organize and schedule all athletic and activity events and practices.
Arrange transportation for athletic and activity participants.
Supervise and coordinate supervision of home events and ensure coaches/advisors report scores and information timely to the media.
Provide representation at the Minnesota State High School League meetings, and communicate information to activities staff.
Provide representation at South Suburban Conference and perform duties as required by conference affiliation.
Develops and places into operation appropriate rules and regulations governing the conduct of activities and events.
Verifies each participant’s eligibility according to established physical and academic requirements of eligibility for participation in each activity.
Monitor requisitions, and equipment budgets for the entire extra-curricular program.
Submits information regarding coaches’ salaries and hours of service to Human Resources.
Supervises tickets sales and fundraising events of athletics & activities programs.
Oversees student registration for activities and athletics and associated fees in the online registration system.
Keeps records of the results of all high school athletic/activity contests, and maintains a record ?le of all award winners, stating the date and type of award, including athletic scholarships.
Works with Buildings and Grounds and other related district staff concerning facilities’ needs, maintenance, and long term planning.
Interprets students’ eligibility and prepares eligibility lists.
Preschool Educator (Screening/Coaching)
This position is for a preschool educator who conducts Early Childhood Screening using the Minneapolis Preschool Screening Instrument – Revised (MPSI-R). In addition, this work provides coaching to other program staff in implementing social-emotional strategies.
Secondary Virtual Academy Dean of Students .5 FTE
Job Responsibilities:
The successful candidate for the Dean position will provide leadership and build systems to support staff, schools, and the district in increasing appropriate instructional capacity that allows all students to meet or exceed expected growth each year, graduate from high school, and eliminate predictability in achievement through practices of educational equity. This position will assist the Principal Team in leading the building’s efforts in creating a culturally competent and racially inclusive learning environment so that all students are successful. The individual will also assist the leadership team in leading the design and implementation of the district’s instructional delivery and professional development in alignment with the district’s operational plan and individual school improvement plans. The individual will also assist the leadership team in leading the design and implementation of the district’s instructional methodology and professional development programs aligned with the district operational plan. Actively support district planning and improvement processes.
- Assist teachers, parents and students in resolving academic and non-academic student issues in the school.
- Maintains records of any student disciplinary actions taken in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and District policies.
- Confers with parents, teachers, support services personnel and students on matters of discipline and problem solving.
- Provides mentoring services to students and consultation services to parents.
- Reports to administrators, teachers, school attendance staff, parents, and students relative to issues affecting student performance.
- Recommends appropriate programs for students to assist them with behavioral problems.
- Instructs and advises students regarding their responsibility to adhere to school rules and policies, to foster a safe school environment, and to respect other individuals and property.
- Assists in arranging for appropriate tutorial instruction related to assigned academic work.
- Assists administrators, teachers, and school attendance staff in addressing student attendance problems.
- Assists in the administration of the In-School Suspension Program.
- Arranges meetings as directed with students, parents, teachers, and administrators regarding disciplinary problems in school.
- Counsels individual students as needed and makes appropriate referrals for testing, guidance or other services.
- Coordinates with community and government agencies relating to drug and alcohol abuse, truancy, and other conduct.
- Assists in developing policies and practices to assure building security and safety.
- Assists in the preparation of student expulsion hearings.
Additional Duties
- Performs other related tasks as assigned.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Social Studies Teacher .5 FTE Virtual Academy
Primary Responsibilities:
- Actively encourage and embrace each member of the school community
- Create a sense of support that fosters individual growth and pursuit of learning
- Continually work to understand your own assumptions and biases and how they impact the learning environment
- Make a commitment to value and manage cultural uniquenesses and adapt education to meet the needs of each student
- Prepare students to meet “the next challenge” through fostering confidence that comes from adventurous exploration and rigorous academics
- Develop a culture of trust where students, families, and staff are all reflected in decisions that shape the learning environment
- Foster student agency in a way that allows and encourages students to make choices that personalize their learning journey
- Build a day-to-day experience that leads students to their passion and purpose
Elementary Behavior Intervention Teacher
Primary Responsibilities:
- Actively encourage and embrace each member of the school community
- Create a sense of support that fosters individual growth and pursuit of learning
- Continually work to understand your own assumptions and biases and how they impact the learning environment
- Make a commitment to value and manage cultural uniquenesses and adapt education to meet the needs of each student
- Prepare students to meet “the next challenge” through fostering confidence that comes from adventurous exploration and rigorous academics
- Develop a culture of trust where students, families, and staff are all reflected in decisions that shape the learning environment
- Foster student agency in a way that allows and encourages students to make choices that personalize their learning journey
- Build a day-to-day experience that leads students to their passion and purpose