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Upper School Principal (2023-2024) – 1.0 FTE

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OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Upper School Principal is responsible for supporting Nova’s students and teachers with dedication, enthusiasm, adaptability, kindness, passion, and energy. Much of the work of an Upper School Principal consists of overseeing licensed teachers and educational support staff, managing student behaviors and supervision, and overseeing upper school day-to-day operations. The Upper School Principal is employed at-will and operates as a professional within the guidelines established by Nova Classical Academy. In cooperation with Nova Classical staff and volunteers, the Upper School Principal works to fulfill the school’s mission in the following areas of responsibility:

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

  • Provides leadership with teachers concerning instructional programs/curriculum
  • Promote positive school climate in accordance with Nova Classical’s virtues
  • Monitors the effectiveness of school practices and their impact on student learning
  • Completes formal annual evaluations for all Upper School staff members, encouraging professional growth and development through feedback
  • Manages day-to-day academic operations as needed including, but not limited to, administration of appropriate discipline for students as outlined within Nova Classical’s Code of Student Conduct and other items as assigned
  • Management of student trips (e.g. Senior Capstone) on an annual/biannual basis
  • Maintenance of records and files, including necessary research and report creation
  • Oversees faculty and staff with developing behavior management plans for students
  • Supports assessment coordinator in implementation of all state and national standardized tests
  • Attends committee meetings, including but not limited to Curriculum Committee, Academic Excellence Committee, etc.
  • Supervises school and extra-curricular activities outside of school hours
  • Plans, manages, and attends annual state, national, and international student trips
  • Lead staff meetings, and attend and/or lead other meetings with academic and school leadership, the community, students, and others, as needed
  • Adherence to Nova Classical policies and procedures
  • Other duties as assigned

Assistant Principal

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Job posting #2545

Full-time (1.0) Assistant Principal position at Forest Lake Area High School beginning the 2023-24 school year.  The position will assist the Principal in leading the school’s educational and instructional programs, operations and personnel to ensure the educational, emotional, social and physical needs of all students.

Master’s Degree plus 30 or Specialist Degree; Minnesota Principal licensure and two years successful teaching experience required.

Annual Salary:  $123,638 (22-23)

Application deadline:  March 17, 2023.

Teacher- Special Education (Cross Categorical)

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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- Long Term Substitute – Grade 3

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Long-Term Substitute

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Wisconsin DPI license commensurate with the specific teaching assignment.
2. Prefer experience as a teacher at the level and in the area of assignment.

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.

School Psychologist – Long Term Substitute

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Long-Term Substitute

JOB GOAL:
To perform all necessary psychological services to the students as identified as essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Psychoeducational Assessment:
• Conduct individual student assessments which may include the areas of intelligence, academic achievement, perceptual skills, social/emotional development and social/adaptive skills.
• Prepare written psychoeducational reports.
• Use assessment data to help develop educational programs for students.

Student Support Team Participation:
• Participate on student support teams to develop and evaluate pre-referral interventions.
• Assist with implementation of interventions when appropriate.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of school efforts and follow-up if unsuccessful.

Consultation:
• Consult with teachers and administrators regarding student behavior, social concerns, and academic achievement in order to develop strategies to meet the student’s educational needs.
• Consult with parents to assist them in understanding child development and to develop strategies to address their concerns.
• Assist regular and special education teachers with classroom academic and behavior management plans.
• Identify appropriate outside resources for parents and teachers.
• Provide relevant staff development and parent training.

Student Services Team Collaboration:
• Collaborate with Student Services Team members to develop and implement student programs.
• Assist in the organization and evaluation of the Student Services Team as implemented at the building and District levels.

Student Interventions:
• Provide brief student interventions to improve social/emotional development, alleviate situational stressors and assist with academic difficulties.
• Conduct screenings to determine if other interventions may be appropriate.
• Intervene with students and consult with parents, staff, and other outside agencies when students evidence suicidal ideation, gesturing or attempts.
• Collaborate with other Student Service Team members and building administrators relative to student issues of abuse/harassment.

Due Process Coordination (IDEA, 504 and Child Study):
• Maintain knowledge of current law and practice relative to special education/504 due process procedures.
• Assure compliance with due process procedures from referral through placement.
• Chair IEP/Child Study meetings and complete IEP/Child Study report and other associated paperwork.
• Provide inservice to staff addressing current due process requirements and practices.

General Duties:
• Communicating professionally and respectfully with students, staff, parents, and community members, using oral, written, and electronic means.
• Attending work regularly.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Academic Support Specialist

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Job Description:
Forest Lake Area Schools is seeking qualified candidates to serve as Secondary Instructional Coach beginning fall 2023. This is a TOSA position that will report to the Director of Teaching & Learning and collaborate with the instructional coaching team to support licensed classroom teachers in effective instructional practices across our three secondary schools.

Responsibilities:  Coach teachers in effective instructional practices through observation, modeling, co-teaching, mentoring and collaborative planning
Work with teachers individually, in PLCs and within departments or building teams to provide instructional support and professional development in research-based strategies and best practices
Provide professional development and support around standards-based instruction and digital learning
Plan and facilitate professional development around instructional strategies for both large and small groups
Work collaboratively with teachers in determining learning targets, aligning assessments, and leveraging data to inform instruction and support student learning
Provide resources, guidance, and support for departments and PLCs around interventions and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners
Establish a relationship of trust and confidentiality with teachers
Collaborate with school and district administration, teacher leaders, and teachers to support high quality instruction
Partner with the schools’ Professional Development Teams and principals to plan and facilitate professional development in effective instructional strategies and best practices