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English Learner (EL) Supervisor

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POSITION SUMMARY:
The English Learner (EL) Supervisor will provide leadership, supervision, support, and guidance regarding all Title III programming and services.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS:

  • Conduct research and a study of best practice.
  • Design and monitor programming for English learners.
  • Manage the implementation and evaluation of EL services.
  • Collaborate with principals and staff in meeting the needs of English learners.
  • Partner with principals in the supervision of EL Staff.
  • Collaborate with and support the counseling department to address affective needs of EL students.
  • Provide direct support to students and families as needed.COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS:
  • Facilitate positive communication processes and plans that support the growth of EL services.
  • Facilitate professional development for staff.
  • Create and maintain ongoing and improved communication plans, actions, and skill-building through online, written, and in-person activities.
  • Partner with School administration and staff to further improve and develop communication of EL services at the site.
  • Serve as the primary site contact person for EL services with students, teachers, administration, families and the community-at-large.PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Oversee all aspects of the Federal Title III application and budget.
  • Provide support and guidance toward the development and implementation of best practices to meet the needs of EL students.
  • Ensure the proper identification of EL learners.
  • Coordinate with administration on staffing plans for EL.
  • Work with the Testing Coordinator to plan annual language proficiency testing.
  • Facilitate and support the work of district-wide innovations and projects.
  • Coordinate and support the scope and sequence of EL services K-12.
  • Facilitate conversations during curriculum review through an EL lens.
  • Coordinate with other Directors, Supervisors and Coordinators (Staff Development, Achievement and Integration, Communications, Technology).
  • Work with Special Education and Teaching and Learning to provide curricular guidance and support in meeting the needs of all students.
  • Collaborate with Special Services and Communications regarding translation and interpretation services.
  • Commit to continuous personal professional development.
  • Participate in district committees as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Special Education Academic Specialist, Grade 5 & 6 – #4820 Spring Lake Park

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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 struggling readers
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 areas of reading including phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension
assessing student learning and developing responses to learning
reporting and communicating to parents and families on an ongoing basis
engaging in professional development.

Assistant Girls Volleyball Coach, 9B – #4808 Spring Lake Park

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Assist the varsity head coach with all aspects of the Spring Lake Park Girls Volleyball Program including but not limited to setting up practices, games, and schedules for the program; supervision of athletes at practices and games; care and maintenance of program equipment; arranging team transportation; working with booster club and regular meetings with other coaches to evaluate goals of the overall  program.  Must be able to adjust work schedule for practices and games.

Behavior Specialist

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1.0 FTE Special Education Teaching position to teach social skills and behavior management techniques, working with students grades K-4 at Centerview Elementary, primarily with Autism Spectrum Disorders and some Emotional Behavioral Disorders.

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: Develop and provide direct social, emotional, and behavior instruction.
Conduct formative assessment, and monitor progress, to guide instructional planning.
Conduct social, emotional, and behavioral assessments as part of triannual special education evaluations.
Consult with general and special education staff.
Maintain student records of services provided.
Participate in IEP and evaluation summary meetings.
Perform other related duties, as assigned.

Secondary English-Learning Teacher – #4825 Spring Lake Park

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The successful candidate will be an individual who:

has a strong desire to work with high school students
be familiar with levels of language acquisition as well as how to provide appropriate supports for students to increase their language skills
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
… 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: Provide direct service and support to students identified as English learners, creating an environment in which English learners can use their strengths, leverage home language, and further develop academic English language skills
Identify students for English language services and design and implement student work and learning experiences
Assess and monitor English language development and use the information in lesson design
Communicate regularly with families of students identified as English learners, and all staff who serve English learners, providing updates and working collaboratively to meet the needs of each learner
Collaborate with and support teachers in the implementation of effective language development practices, including sheltered strategies and identifying and communicating academic language needs across content areas
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues
Be a steward for students identified as English Learners and their families

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, 3-5 years old – #4807 Spring Lake Park

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Duties include, but are not limited to…working with the Early Intervention team providing services for students and their families ages 3-5 in our preschool inclusive classes, center based classes and community based preschool programs.
consulting with teachers and parents regarding motor activities, self-help skills, special equipment or assistive devices, and sensory processing;
maintaining close communication with parents and the early intervention team concerning student performance;
maintaining accurate records, within Due Process compliance procedures, of students evaluated and served; including assessment results, progress and reports;
participating in designated team meetings, Individual Education Plan meetings, and periodic reviews involved with assessment, programming, and evaluation decisions;
scheduling early intervention, evaluation and service appointments; and
screening and evaluating students who have been referred to early intervention using standardized and criterion referenced tools.