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Vocal Music Teacher (.8 FTE)

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Effective immediately, the Human Resources Department is accepting online applications for the position of Vocal Music Teacher (.8 FTE) at our Middle & High School.  We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.  Salary placement is based on education and experience as indicated in Teacher’s Collectively Bargained Agreement.

Job Summary
Develop the student’s fullest acquisition of knowledge, skills, concepts, and attitudes.

Job Functions

Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods.  Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
Observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Deliver the district’s written, taught and assessed curriculum.
Maintain knowledge and skills with IB Program changes and updates.
Create a positive environment to ensure successful learning for all students.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress, and to determine priorities for their children’s social, emotional and academic growth.
Partner with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to support students’ academic and social-emotional development.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Adhere to all district policies and procedures.
Support the district’s mission, vision, values and strategic plan.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic issues or special academic interests.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools. Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students’ needs and progress.
Administer standardized, formative and state mandated assessments and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
Understand and maintain boundaries and confidentiality with students, families and staff.
Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, staff, families and community members.
Adhere to staff and program guidelines and district procedures and policies.
Demonstrate prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
Other duties as assigned.

Teacher- German

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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.

Instructional Coach/Secondary Curriculum Specialist

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JOB GOAL:
Responsible for developing and implementing curriculum with staff; acting as a resource person to classroom teachers to implement best practice curriculum and assessment; working with administrators to support and implement the curriculum; conducting an annual evaluation of the curriculum and coordinating the curriculum with other programs and other support services within the school district.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Directly support Teaching and Learning in the organization, development and delivery of curriculum-focused professional development.
2. Assist Teaching and Learning in the goal setting and evaluation of K-12 district program.
3. Work with Teaching and Learning to ensure successful completion of all phases of the curriculum cycle.
4. Support Teaching and Learning in establishing a long-term professional development plan for core curriculum implementation.
5. Act as resource person to district teachers on implementation of curriculum.
6. Monitor curriculum alignment to standards, Graduate Learner Outcomes and S.M.A.R.T. goals.
7. Collaborate with Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Coaches to support teachers in implementing effective strategies for differentiating curriculum.
8. Interpret student assessment data for the continuous improvement of programs and services.
9. Reinforce common language and consistent instructional framework at all sites.
10. Assist with the collection and analysis of data required in planning and evaluation of curricular programs.
11. Facilitate probationary teacher curriculum training.
12. Work collaboratively with the Student Services Psychologist/Teacher on Special Assignment and Instructional Coaches.
13. Serve as a resource person for school board, administration, staff and parents.
14. Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal/Teaching and Learning.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. WI Department of Public Instruction Secondary Teacher license.
2. Minimum of 3 years teaching experience required.
3. Master’s degree in education required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This work regularly requires sitting, standing, walking, speaking, hearing and occasionally requires pushing, pulling, lifting, and operating machines; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, and observing general surroundings and activities; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. school offices/classrooms/passageways).

Science Teacher

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Position is full-time, part of the teacher bargaining unit and based at the Mahtomedi Middle School.  Salary and benefits part of Master Agreement

Associate Principal-Middle School

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Wayzata Public Schools is currently seeking candidates to fill a vacancy for middle school associate principal.  The associate principal works in collaboration with the principal to provide a positive environment for the learning community.

Position:
The Middle School Associate Principal works collaboratively with the Principal to provide a positive environment for the
learning community. The responsibilities include curriculum, instruction, student activities and management, personnel,
office management, external relations and transportation.

Specific Responsibilities: See attached formal job description for more details.

General Administration. Assumes all administrative duties and responsibilities in the absence of the Principal.
Works with the building principal in establishing a positive environment for achieving educational outcomes.
Works with the Principal, Dean/Counselor, and Team concerning issues that are related to student attendance, discipline, academic achievement and management.
Assists in the development, implementation, and monitoring of IEPs cooperatively with the Special Services staff and may act as the designated administrator in those situations.  This includes counseling and social work services, special education, Child Study Team, Student Assistance Team, 504 Services, Social Services and community referrals.
Coordinates the building intervention team, including arranging or providing for in-service training to  assist staff in their work with “at-risk” students.
Student Relations

Administers student discipline policies within District and building guidelines.
Directs the reporting and monitoring of student attendance.
Maintains accurate records that reflect discipline and behavior issues.
Teacher Relations

Works with teachers in the maintenance of effective discipline.
Works with the principal in the supervision and evaluation of staff.
Community Relations

Assists in the development of effective parental rapport with the school program.
Works with school personnel, parents, community agencies, and students to develop building policies  as needed to insure the smooth functioning of the educational programs.
Maintain contact with persons outside the school district including probation officers, police officers and community resource personnel.

License Requirement:
Possess or able to obtain a valid MN administrative license.

Application Procedure:
The deadline for completed applications is Monday, July 19th.