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Executive Director of Human Resources

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Posting dates:  11/13/20 thru 11/27/20 or until filled

Hours:  Monday thru Friday, Full time, 12 Months

Job Summary:
Aligned with the District mission, the Executive Director of Human Resources establishes the human resources vision and develops strategic plans to accomplish this vision. The Executive Director of Human Resources is responsible for overseeing, planning and providing district wide leadership and guidance for the human resource function and its staff.

Essential Functions of the Job Include the Following:
– Supervise the areas of human resources including employee relations, benefits and insurance, recruitment and selection, substitute management, training and development, and job evaluation and compensation/pay equity.

– Serve as chief negotiator for all bargaining and non-bargaining employee groups.  Responsible for the collection, development and coordination of data significant for effective collective bargaining.  Consult with the Superintendent and School Board regarding recommended tentative agreements for School Board approval.   Implement, administer and interpret labor contracts and coordinate grievance decisions, mediation and arbitration processes.

– Attend School Board meetings and present administrative recommendations on various human resources issues including human resource policy recommendations.

– Provide human resources oversight to principals and other administrators for the following functions: recruitment and selection and retention; labor/employee relations; job classification and compensation; employee performance including employee investigations; policies and procedures; staffing models; substitute teacher employment; and communications.

– Oversees and monitors the District’s recruitment and selection and retention procedures with respect to job postings, recruitment activities, screening and interviewing, equal opportunity employment affirmative action efforts, and pre-employment conditions (physicals, background checks, etc.), salary placement, assignment and wage rates for all employees.

– Continually monitoring, evaluation, and updating an effective district wide performance management system for all employees to ensure maximum organizational performance.

– Oversees the selection and administration of employee benefit programs including health, dental, long-term disability and life insurance; worker’s compensation, unemployment compensation, flex benefits and employee assistance program.

– Serve as District Human Rights Officer responsible for investigation of complaints, recommended action and in-service. Investigates reports of sexual, racial and religious harassment.

Other Functions Include but are not Limited to the Following:
–  Special projects and other duties as assigned or apparent.

20-21 Grade 5 Spanish Immersion Long Term Sub, eLearning Teacher, 1.0 FTE (ASAP-1/15/21)

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1.    Demonstrate native or near native fluency in Spanish.  (we require an “Advanced” rating under the ACTFL Proficiency Guildelines).
2.    Demonstrate English Language proficiency to allow communication with parents.
3.    Demonstrate successful experience in Total Physical Response (TPR) methdology for teaching in an immersion program.
4.    Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the District approved curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
5.    Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
6.    Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
7.    Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records in a timely fashion prepare progress reports.
8.    Identify pupil needs and make appropriate referrals and develop strategies for individual education plans.
9.   Communicate regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of Schoology, newsletters, phone calls, e-mails, conferences, etc.
10.  Work in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.
11.  Maintain and improve professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, PLC’s, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices.
12.  Integration of technology into instruction.
13.  Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

2021 Grade 4 Spanish Immersion Long Term Sub Teacher, 1.0 FTE (Dates: 1/4/21-6/10/21)

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1.    Demonstrate native or near native fluency in Spanish.  (we require an “Advanced” rating under the ACTFL Proficiency Guildelines).
2.    Demonstrate English Language proficiency to allow communication with parents.
3.    Demonstrate successful experience in Total Physical Response (TPR) methdology for teaching in an immersion program.
4.    Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to adapt the District approved curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
5.    Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
6.    Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
7.    Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth, keep appropriate records in a timely fashion prepare progress reports.
8.    Identify pupil needs and make appropriate referrals and develop strategies for individual education plans.
9.   Communicate regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of Schoology, newsletters, phone calls, e-mails, conferences, etc.
10.  Work in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.
11.  Maintain and improve professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, PLC’s, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices.
12.  Integration of technology into instruction.
13.  Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Teacher- Long Term Substitute- Language Arts (Grade 7)

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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.

ECSE Teacher

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Full Time 1.0 Early Childhood Special Education Teacher is needed at the Forest Lake Area Education Center for the 2020-21 school year, to begin on November 2, 2020.

Minnesota teaching license required.  License in Early Childhood Special Education or Special Education preferred, but not required.

Application deadline: 10/20/2020 or until filled.

Teacher- Long Term Substitute- Grade 2

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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.