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Counselor for Personalized Learning- #4945 Spring Lake Park

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The successful candidate will be an individual who …

… firmly believes:

all students can and will learn, and that their learning can be directly influenced by focusing on factors over which we have control;
in the need to work interdependently with teachers, school, and district leaders throughout the system, aligning the work of adults around improving student learning by meeting the needs, interests, and aspirations of students;
in the need to work in partnership with staff to continuously improve practices to enhance student and family engagement, creating the conditions for equity, excellence and student success; and
in personalizing learning for students, meeting academic, social, and emotional needs and aspirations so that each student feels valued and has a sense of belonging, leading to academic success
Primary Responsibilities
Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

The counselor provides services to students, staff and families in the areas of personalized learning, guidance and counseling, school and classroom learning environment, and building leadership and supervision.

Personalized Learning, Guidance and Counseling

Primary advocate for aligning work of adults, including parents, teachers, and other appropriate staff, to meet student needs, interests, and aspirations
Work with students and families to develop, access, and use learner profiles and personal learner mapsCreate avenues for ongoing communication, and conduct face-to-face meetings with each student and family on their caseload at least once a year
Provide support services for students and parents in the area of academic programs, registration, course planning and selection, to achieve 12 college credits by 12th grade
Work with new students and parents for a successful transition to the school, including development of a personalized onboarding plan
Confer with students and parents on student learning style and preferences, interests and aspirations
Provide personalized and proactive college and career planning with students and familiesInterpret test results to students, teachers and parents
Utilize data for the purposes of student planning, placement, and growth
Provide information regarding scholarships, dates of college entrance and placement tests, and other post-high school matters
Provide the opportunity for students to meet with college representatives and career speakers
Provide appropriate referral to other “pit crew” members (student & family advocates, school psychologists, behavior specialists, assistant principals, etc.), or provide short-term support services as appropriate, for students needing crisis intervention, emotional/social support and/or conflict resolution
Develops and implements 504 plans, as appropriate
School and Classroom Learning EnvironmentPartner with school administration and teachers in implementing consistent school and staff expectations and practices, leading to a welcoming and culturally proficient learning community
Supports teachers and parents in addressing student behaviors related to, or impacting, learning (e.g., academic dishonesty, attendance, tardies, work completion)
Collaborate with behavior specialists, dean of student, and assistant principals to develop, implement, and refine targeted behavior support plans
Provides a channel of communication for students to express concerns about the school program
AdministrationPartner in regular building-level leadership meetings with school administration
Assist building administration with supervision of after school and evening functions
Assist with daily student supervision as appropriate
Other duties as assigned

 

School Nurse – #4948

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A Healthcare Specialist, RN or LPN, working 7 hours/day at Woodcrest Spanish Immersion, with students in grades K-4.

The successful candidate will be an individual who …

… firmly believes:

all students can and will learn and that their learning can be directly influenced by focusing on factors over which we have control;
in the need to work interdependently with teachers, school, and district leaders throughout the system, aligning the work of adults around improving student learning by meeting the needs, interests, and aspirations of students;
in the need to work in partnership with staff to continuously improve practices to enhance student and family engagement, creating the conditions for equity, excellence and student success; and
in personalizing care for students so that each student feels valued and has a sense of belonging, leading to academic success

Primary Responsibilities:

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to…

administer medication;
manage students with chronic diseases;
upkeep daily online charting and maintain student health records;
obtain all health related forms for individual student’s needs;
gather immunization records and follow through with compliance standards;
submit annual immunization and communicable diseases reports to MDH, by the required deadline;
screen for vision and hearing;
implement health related services on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), as requested by special education or other school administrators;
follow written emergency plans and Individual Health Plans (IHPs;
consult with other school staff as necessary to promote total health and wellness of students and staff;
participate in the Crisis Response Team (CRT), as requested;
provide staff training as needed
participate in 3rd party billing, as directed;
uphold confidentiality at all times regarding students and staff; and
work under the direction of the Lead Nurse.

Media Arts Teacher – #4917 Spring Lake Park

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Position Overview

The successful candidate will be an individual who will be committed to the equitable education of all students.  He or she will have a strong background in instruction and assessment practices, and will focus on ensuring the learning and achievement of each student.

Spring Lake Park and Centerview Elementary firmly believes:

all students can and will learn, and that their learning can be directly influenced by focusing on factors over which we have control;
in the need to work interdependently with teachers, school, and district leaders throughout the system, aligning the work of adults around improving student learning by meeting the needs, interests, and aspirations of students;
in the need to work in partnership with staff to continuously improve practices to enhance student and family engagement, creating the conditions for equity, excellence and student success; and
in personalizing learning for students, meeting academic, social, and emotional needs and aspirations so that each student feels valued and has a sense of belonging, leading to academic success
Primary Responsibilities

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

differentiating and personalizing fine arts and media arts education effectively to meet the needs of students with a wide range of learning needs
establishing and maintaining a safe and professional learning environment
regularly collaborate with peers in leadership and learning communities within the Centerview and Spring Lake Park
facilitating Kindergarten through 4th grade fine arts and media arts in an interdiciplinary approach the connnects with students’ strengths, needs, and interests.

STEM Teacher, Grades 7/8 – #4944 Spring Lake Park

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Position Overview

The successful candidate will be an individual who:

has a strong desire to work with intermediate level school students
be familiar with assessment for learning practices as well as how to provide appropriate interventions for students
strong knowledge and skills in working with hands on project based learning
has the ability to collaborate with their colleagues to discuss instruction and assessment to meet the needs of the students
possess a sense of responsibility for the learning of all of the students
has experience with technology strongly desired.
… firmly believes:all students can and will learn, and that their learning can be directly influenced by focusing on factors over which we have control;
in the need to work interdependently with teachers, school, and district leaders throughout the system, aligning the work of adults around improving student learning by meeting the needs, interests, and aspirations of students;
in the need to work in partnership with staff to continuously improve practices to enhance student and family engagement, creating the conditions for equity, excellence and student success; and
in personalizing learning for students, meeting academic, social, and emotional needs and aspirations so that each student feels valued and has a sense of belonging, leading to academic success
Primary Responsibilities
Duties of this job include, but are not limited to: teaching students in the area of STEM using the design process / Coding and Game Design
assessing student learning and developing responses to learning
reporting and communicating to parents and families on an ongoing basis
engaging in professional development.

 

Long Term Substitute – 7th & 8th Grade Spanish Teacher – #4937 Spring Lake Park

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Position Overview

The successful candidate will be an individual who is committeed to equitable education of all students. She or he will have a strong background in instruction and assessment for learning practices, and will focus on ensuring the learning and achievement of each student, and will develop students’ knowledge, skills and abilities in comprehending, speaking, reading and writing a language other than English, and to develop an understanding and appreciation of the native culture of the countries where the language is the primary means of communication.

Spring Lake Park Schools firmly believes:

all students can and will learn, and that their learning can be directly influenced by focusing on factors over which we have control;
in the need to work interdependently with teachers, school, and district leaders throughout the system, aligning the work of adults around improving student learning by meeting the needs, interests, and aspirations of students;
in the need to work in partnership with staff to continuously improve practices to enhance student and family engagement, creating the conditions for equity, excellence and student success; and
in personalizing learning for students, meeting academic, social, and emotional needs and aspirations so that each student feels valued and has a sense of belonging, leading to academic success

Primary Responsibilities
Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

Teaching 7th and 8th grade Intro to Spanish and the application of literacy strategies, preferable at the Middle School level, is required.  Candidate must be a strong team player with an enthusiasm for teaching Middle School aged students.  Successful candidate will have a good understanding of Professional Learning Communities, an understanding of interdisciplinary planning and teaching, and a knowledge of how technology can enhance instruction.  A strong interest and desire to work with students of various cultural and ethnic backgrounds and academic ability levels is desired.

Preferences
We strongly prefer candidates who have exhibited excellence in collaboration with colleagues and an enthusiasm to work with students.  Preferred candidates will also have a demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning as evidenced by graduate-level work or an earned degree, as well as participation in professional organization conferences or seminars related to the content area.

High School Grounds Keeping and Custodian – #4939 Spring Lake Park

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Position Function:
Under the direct supervision of the Principal, Director of Facilities, and Human Resources Manager, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.

Performs all general groundskeeping for the High School Facility; including, but not limited to, mowing, weed-whipping, weeding, field up-keep and maintenance. Performs District-wide grounds-keeping as directed.

Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

Essential Functions:Mowing athletic fields and the High School grounds.
Maintenance of athletic fields with artificial turf.
Cleaning and maintenance of High School track and stadium.
Districtwide landscaping, planting and weeding.
Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
Replaces light bulbs.
Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.
Additional Duties:               Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Note:  The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment
Uses ride-on mowers, weed-whippers, hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.