Blue Heron Elementary – .8 FTE – (.6 Cybrary Plus .2 Gifted Services Teacher) – beginning ASAP.
Metro
Bilingual Educational Partner Special Education (Spanish / English)
Line/Staff Relationship:
Immediate supervisor: Head of School or SPED Coordinator. Works closely with SPED Coordinator, SPED Director, Teachers, Educational Partners, service providers, classroom teachers and other support staff.
Position Purpose:
To provide an enriching academic and learning environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interests and learning styles of ACC students. To assist, support, and work closely with teachers, and other team members in providing educational and behavior support for students. Work with directors, educational team, other staff and parents to ensure ACC’s mission, values, vision, and curriculum objectives are supported, modeled and taught to the students.
Work Hours: 7:15 – 3:15pm* Monday thru Friday; however participation may be requested at staff meetings, home visits, parent-teacher conferences, Back to School Night, Literacy Night,
Math & Science Night and the Annual Board of Directors meeting.
*This is subject to change
Duties and Delegated Responsibilities:
Work with individual students/groups of students in their target area of learning needs/or social skills development
Utilize specialized approaches for delivering understandable curriculum to second language learners
Assist the Special Education teacher to document work related to SPED – possibly translating documents to Spanish, being in contact with parents to communicate daily activities
If possible, serve as an interpreter in the Special Education meetings as needed
Assist the special education teacher/learning specialist in evaluation testing
If possible, assist in translating progress report with the Special Education teacher to report where students are currently with their goals and objectives set by the IEP
Keep a log of access when contacting parents and/or scheduling meetings
Work with the classroom teacher to incorporate social skills instruction to assist students in establishing and maintaining positive behaviors
Conduct home visits with classroom teachers where possible/as needed and help to maintain communication with Spanish speaking families or guardians if possible/bilingual
Participate actively in monthly staff meetings
Commit to on-going professional development
Work closely with the general education teacher to ensure students are completing
assignments in a timely manner
Have some flexibility to work occasional evening hours for home visits, support parent-teacher conferences, etc.
Clerical duties such as filing, copying, organizing, creating and/or tracking purchase orders
Other duties as assigned by Head of School or the Special Education Coordinator
Preschool Instructor (Part-Time)
Preschool Instructor
3.75 hours per day; Monday-Friday (follows school calendar)
Job Summary
Provide a comprehensive and developmentally appropriate preschool experience for children. Guide children’s behavior in a consistent and positive manner.
Job Functions
Plan, implement, evaluate and coordinate curriculum and behavioral support with other staff.
Observe/monitor/assess/record each child’s development/behavior for reporting and progress monitoring.
Develop and maintain rapport with each child and provide positive behavior guidance to all children, plus provide for the health and safety of each child.
Provide a developmentally appropriate classroom – organized, safe and inclusive of learning centers.
Maintain and order supplies, equipment and materials as appropriate.
Plan and coordinate special events/celebrations of learning.
Develop and maintain communication with parents through daily greeting, parent info, conferences, progress reports, open houses, volunteering and events.
Provide support, direction, supervision and assistance to the assistant(s).
Respond appropriately to emergency or crisis situations.
Maintain appropriate records with the support of the assistant(s).
Maintain communication with all staff and participate as a team member.
Perform other general duties as assigned by your supervisor to accomplish the objectives of the Early Learning Program.
Participate in staff development training programs as assigned.
Attend staff, community education and district meetings as directed or necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
Speech Pathologist
Must have Speech-Language Pathologist teaching license or able to obtain appropriate license from PELSB, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board
Position is full-time, part of the teacher bargaining unit and based at Wildwood Elementary. Salary and benefits part of Master Agreement
Elementary Teacher(s)
Seven (7) Full time (1.0 FTE) Elementary teaching positions are available for the Forest Lake School District at various locations for the 2020-21 school year. Candidates will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the Administration will call to set up candidate interviews.
Application deadline: until filled. Application reviews will begin immediately.
Teacher- Social Studies (Grade 6)
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.