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Early Childhood Family Education and School Readiness Preschool Coordinator

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Early Childhood Family Education/School Readiness Preschool Coordinator

CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the connecting hub for the communities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino Lakes, located 20 minutes north of Minneapolis and St. Paul. With 9 exceptional schools serving 6,400 students, Centennial offers a track record of academic success combined with a consistent district-wide drive for improvement. Annually, district’s high school graduation rate of 94.7% is at the top of Minnesota’s rankings.

Centennial’s schools are safe and filled with respectful students who are a wonderful reflection of and contributors to the community. The district’s vibrant learning environments and personalized, team approach supports the strengths and addresses the challenges of each individual student. The curriculum throughout K-12 is focused on the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the 21st century. Importantly, Centennial is distinguished by its use of data to drive achievement, its innovative use of technology, and its exceptional faculty, with 78% of them holding a master’s degree.

A transparent and good steward of public resources, Centennial is guided by a strategic plan developed in collaboration with staff, parents and community members. As a district that encourages, listens and responds, Centennial is the pride of our five communities with 86% of resident students choosing Centennial, nearly 90% of parents rating teachers as “excellent”, and 91% saying students are well prepared for college.

Qualifications:
● BA/BS degree in early childhood education or related field
● Valid teaching license in Parent and Family Education and/or Early Childhood Education
● Knowledge of and commitment to community education mission
● Demonstrate customer and human relations skills
● Demonstrate supervisory experience.
● Ability to work independently and prioritize work assignments, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality
● Skill in identifying and responding to community needs and concerns
● Ability to partner with parents and school district staff to meet needs
● Skill in use of computers (Google Docs, Student Information Systems)
● Demonstrated writing, planning and organizational skills
● Skill in working with school district budgets

Reports to: Director of Community Education

Job Goals: Coordinate a comprehensive program that provides ECFE, School Readiness Preschool and parent education to district residents.

Performance Responsibilities:
● Promote and communicate a positive image of Centennial Schools and the Community Education department with internal and external customers.
● Plan and implement early childhood programs in accordance with policies, philosophies and goals of Community Education, Early Childhood, and Centennial School District.
● Plan and deliver programs and services for families with children aged birth to five. Oversee day-to-day operations and monitor implementation and evaluation of programming.
● Recruit, interview, select, supervise, schedule, and evaluate preschool staff and administrative assistant.. Work with the Human Resources Department for consultation regarding staffing, investigations and discipline issues. Plan and manage ECFE/SR/ECS budgets, including ordering supplies
● Complete ECFE/SR/ECS state reports and submit them to the Community Education Director, Superintendent, and MN Department of Education.
● Plan, implement, and participate in staff development and attend educational meetings, seminars and workshops.
● Represent Centennial Early Childhood on district, county, and statewide committees.
● Attend educational meetings, conferences and workshops related to early childhood.
● Oversee the preparation of essential program, class, event, and workshop information for publication in newsletters, brochures and flyers to market early childhood programs
● Facilitate staff meetings for early childhood staff
● Support the coordination of parent education activities and special events district-wide including on-site activities and early childhood field trips.
● Collaborate with Early Childhood Special Education for student placements, inclusion and co-teaching, implementation of grants, student needs, IEPs, etc. Service all students with IEPs to ensure accommodations and inclusion plans are followed in partnership with ECSE.
● Partner with area private preschools and daycare centers to share resources
● Serve as an early childhood representative at the district level when working with the Teaching & Learning Department, special education, K-12 administration and staff, family advocates, and business office.
● Perform program outreach by seeking out and collaborating with other service providers, businesses, parks and recreation, non-profit organizations, and K-12 staff
● Work with Director of Community Education and other staff members in areas such as ongoing needs assessment, surveys, program evaluations, budgets, program and events planning and implementation, and policy development.
● Show proficiency in student management systems including Eleyo (monitoring enrollment and supervision of the registration process), ELSA (management and invoicing of Early Learning Scholarships), School Messenger, Schoology, and Infinite Campus (student information and attendance).
● Coordinate Prek-3rd grade alignment.
● Approve leave time and timesheets and monitor unfilled absences and subbing
● Oversee the implementation and use of Minnesota state approved curriculum and assessment for preschool and make changes as necessary.
● Maintain and submit Parent Aware rating applications, Pathway Early Learning Scholarship applications, and grants (including the Early ID grant) to appropriate county and state entities.
● Report screening data to the MN Department of Education
● Collaborate with family advocate and liaisons to offer equitable services to all families
● Perform other related functions as assigned by the Director of Community Education or other designated representative.

Physical Requirements
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, hear, operate a computer and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Position may require a significant amount of walking or standing in order to work directly with children.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually.

Evaluation Coordinator: Director of Community Education

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
All applicants must apply on our website at www.isd12.org. Click on “Apply” to begin the application process. Application Deadline: June 15, 2023.

Counselor Supporting Restorative Practices

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2023-24 School Year

This position 1.0 FTE, based at Wildwood Elementary and O.H Anderson Elementary.  Salary and benefits part of the Teacher Master Agreement.

Minimum Requirements:

Must have a valid MN Counselor or licensed School Social Worker, or able to obtain the appropriate license from PELSB, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board.  Board Certified Behavior Analyst preferred.

Qualifications:

  • Must demonstrate strong knowledge and skills in areas of restorative practices
  • Successful experience supporting students and staff through positive behavioral interventions
  • Ability to support student behavior to ensure a safe, supportive, equitable and culturally responsive learning environment
  • Demonstrate effectiveness in working with students and families of diverse racial and economic backgrounds
  • Experience as an elementary school counselor is preferred.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide instruction and clear communication in the curriculum area
  • Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies
  • Promote student-student and staff-student relationship building
  • Collaborate with building administration to plan and implement building-wide restorative practice
  • Monitor and track discipline data and effectively measure school climate/culture data
  • Make program recommendations to ensure discipline process is restorative
  • Provide individual support for student behavioral and social-emotional needs
  • Provide support to parents/guardians in order to promote positive school/family relationship and enhance student learning
  • Serve as staff facilitator of Youth Leadership Collaborative
  • Foster a community where all people are valued, respected, seen and heard
  • Inspire robust academics, critical and creative thinking and continuous personal growth
  • Create world-class learning experiences that integrate multiple perspectives
  • Update all necessary records accurately as required by laws, district policies and school regulations
  • Attend department, school and parent meetings or functions
  • Other job-related duties as assigned

Mahtomedi Public Schools will not discriminated against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Special Education Teacher

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Job posting #2642
Full Time (1.0 FTE) Early Childhood Special Education Teacher is currently available beginning the 2023-24 school year at the Forest Lake Education Center.

 

 

 

 

 

Custodian (Two positions)

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Effective immediately, the Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the position of Custodian (Step 1); one position at Lincoln Center and one position at Kaposia Education Center.  This is a 12-month position scheduled to work 8 hours per day, Monday – Friday.  The rate of pay is $22.67 per hour, based on the 2022-24 master agreement between SSD # 6 and IUOE, Local 70.

Job Summary
This position cleans and maintains designated areas of building to ensure a clean, pleasant and safe environment for employees, students, and the general public.

Job Functions

Vacuum, mop and sweep designated areas of building.
Collect and remove all trash, shredding and recycling in assigned areas.
Clean restrooms and locker rooms as assigned.
Clean windows, doors and mirrors in entry ways and other areas as assigned.
Clean carpets, stairways and floors as assigned.
Dust furniture and equipment.
Clean and disinfect cafeteria tables, counter tops and conference room tables
Report any issues with equipment or materials to supervisor.
Lock up building or designated area as required.
Move furniture, set up for events as needed.
Snow removal.
Follow district cleaning procedures and standard safety procedures, including using personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Substitute for building engineer as requested.
Prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
Other duties as assigned

Teacher- Special Education (Intellectual Disabilities)

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JOB GOAL:
To enable the District to provide quality education for all students in the District.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Professional Skills – The teacher is expected to establish procedures of management to allow a maximum of learning and a minimum of disciplinary action by:
1. Planning and organizing effectively.
2. Demonstrating competency in his/her area.
3. Creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning.
4. Providing opportunities for individual differences.
5. Making provisions for individual differences.
6. Encouraging the development of independent work habits.
7. Using appropriate language for students to model.
8. Using varied and appropriate instructional techniques to accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.

Professional Relationships: The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with students by:
1. Encouraging respect for the rights, opinions, property, and contributions of others.
2. Being sensitive to factors which affect pupil achievement and behavior.
3. Being available for extra help.
4. Using methods of management that result in desired changes in behavior.
5. Communicating and maintaining a working relationship with parents.
6. Maintaining confidentiality with respect to students and their records.
7. Refraining from personal criticism of staff to students.
8. Avoiding use of position for commercial gain.

The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with fellow staff members by:
9. Cooperating with other staff members.
10. Consulting with co-workers in evaluating and meeting student needs.
11. Leaving clear and complete instructions for substitutes.
12. Following curriculum and policies approved by the Board.
13. Cooperating in evaluation of present curriculum.
14. Recommending possible revision of curriculum.
15. Being proficient or distinguished in all areas listed on the Teacher Performance Evaluation.
16. Communicating professionally and respectfully with students, staff, parents, and community members, using oral, written, and electronic means.
17. Attending work regularly.
18. Performing other duties as assigned.

Professional Development: The teacher is expected to demonstrate professional development by:
1. Participating actively in inservice programs.
2. Keeping abreast of professional developments in his/her particular area and in education as a whole.
3. Exploring new teaching techniques as alternatives to better accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.

 

Teacher- Early Childhood Special Education

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JOB GOAL:
To enable the District to provide quality education for all students in the District; to provide special education services to help alleviate the specific educational areas of concern that prevent the student from experiencing school success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Professional Skills – The teacher is expected to establish procedures of management to allow a maximum of learning and a minimum of disciplinary action by:
1. Provides direct specialized instruction to students with disabilities.
2. Planning and organizing effectively.
3. Demonstrating competency in his/her area.
4. Creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning.
5. Providing opportunities for individual differences.
6. Making provisions for individual differences.
7. Encouraging the development of independent work habits.
8. Using appropriate language for students to model.
9. Using varied and appropriate instructional techniques to accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.
10. Managing and participating in the IEP process (evaluation, IEP development and implementation, progress report and related paperwork).
11. Must communicate effectively and in a timely manner with all stakeholders using oral, written, and electronic means.
12. Must attend work regularly.

Professional Relationships: The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with students by:
1. Encouraging respect for the rights, opinions, property, and contributions of others.
2. Being sensitive to factors which affect pupil achievement and behavior.
3. Being available for extra help.
4. Using methods of management that result in desired changes in behavior.
5. Communicating and maintaining a working relationship with parents.
6. Maintaining confidentiality with respect to students and their records.
7. Refraining from personal criticism of staff to students.
8. Avoiding use of position for commercial gain.

The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with fellow staff members by:
9. Cooperating with other staff members.
10. Consulting with co-workers in evaluating and meeting student needs.
11. Leaving clear and complete instructions for substitutes.
12. Following curriculum and policies approved by the Board.
13. Cooperating in evaluation of present curriculum.
14. Recommending possible revision of curriculum.
15. Implementing and directing educational strategies to be utilized by support staff.

Professional Development: The teacher is expected to demonstrate professional development by:
1. Participating actively in inservice programs.
2. Keeping abreast of professional developments in his/her particular area and in education as a whole.
3. Exploring new teaching techniques as alternatives to better accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.