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Interim Assistant Principal – Middle School

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Job Summary
Work in cooperation with the Middle School Principal to provide assistance in the operation and functions of the school.  Work directly with all staff, students, parents and district personnel; oversee and participate in the daily operations of the main office; work with students including managing student discipline and behaviors; work to meet district and building goals and initiative related to student achievement.

Job Functions

Responsible for student academic counseling and discipline
Work closely with the principal to ensure curriculum alignment and support IB programs
Assist the principal in the hiring of staff
Assist the principal with student discipline, attendance, records, testing and meetings.
Assist in the evaluation and supervision of tenured and non-tenured staff
Create the master schedule, coordinate student system and facilitate student registration
Coordinate BARR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) Program
Lead PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports) Team
Support and promote the school district’s strategic plan.
Act as a resource for classroom teachers, assistants, and substitutes teachers
Work to maintain open communication with staff, district personnel, parents and community
Provide guidance services to assigned students including course selection, graduation requirements, post-secondary option and other planning functions
Facilitate re-entry meetings for suspended students
Provide career services including financial assistance information, letters of recommendation, interest inventories and recruitment
Supervise events outside the school day, including night and weekend supervision, as assigned by the principal
Responsible for monitoring hallways, cafeteria and building security
School/District representative for all state tests and to provide training for proctors for ACT and PSAT
Provide assistance in designing/implementing student handbook revisions
Coordinate school clubs, activities, programs, and events
Work with the principal and school staff to ensure the safety of students
Assist with designing and implementing new programs that reflect the changing needs of the student population
Facilitate and serve on task forces and committees as assigned by the principal
Monitor student attendance; serve on attendance appeals committee
Meet with outside agencies to coordinate services for students and families
Meet with instructional departments and serve as a liaison between departments
Coordinate and maintain a system of reporting and record keeping of grading, attendance, and other functions
Serve as liaison to the South St. Paul Police Department and other law enforcement agencies
Other duties as assigned by the principal

Teacher- Kindergarten- 1 Year only

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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.

Human Resources Supervisor

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Human Resources Supervisor
Central Services Building

The Stillwater Area Public School District has a long and proud tradition of high expectations, high standards and outstanding achievement.  Our schools are safe and welcoming places where students receive personal attention from adults who care about them. Every year our schools and students rank among the highest performing in the state.

Job Summary:  To develop, direct and provide ongoing leadership for a comprehensive human resources and administrative services function, within established policies, goals and philosophies of District 834 and within all applicable law.
Key functions include: recruitment, hiring processes, staffing, compensation analysis, benefit design and administration, contract administration, negotiation with aligned and non-aligned employee groups and compliance with all applicable state and federal laws related to employment.

 

 

2021-22 Spanish Immersion World Language Teacher, High School

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Job Duties and Responsibilities:
1.    Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the District approved curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
2.    Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
3.    Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
4.    Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records in a timely fashion prepares progress reports.
5.    Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
6.    Maintains a professional day, as defined by building/and contract.
7.    Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of Schoology, newsletters, phone calls, e-mails, conferences, etc.
8.    Works in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.
9.    Maintains and improves professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices.
10.  Participates in a professional learning community on a regular basis.
11.  Integration of technology into instruction.
12.  Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Specific Responsibilities:
1.    Provide instruction in Spanish Language Arts and Literature in an immersion setting.
2.    Teaching schedule may include a combination of Spanish Immersion and traditional Spanish world language courses.
3.    Collaborative work in a fast-paced environment interacting with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community with multiple requests and concerns.
4.    Support and communicate with other administrators and staff.
5.    Respond in emergency situations.
6.    Know, interpret, and follow school District policies.
7.    May plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
8.    May provide input to the goal-setting process for paraprofessionals.

2021-22 Elementary Chinese Immersion K-6 Teacher

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Job Duties and Responsibilities:
1.    Demonstrate native or near native fluency in Mandarin Chinese.  (“Superior” 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.

Specific Responsibilities:
1.    Collaborative work in a fast-paced environment interacting with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community with multiple requests and concerns.
2.    Support and communicate with other administrators and staff.
3.    Respond in emergency situations.
4.    Know, interpret, and follow school District policies.
5.    May plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
6.    May provide input to the goal-setting process for paraprofessionals.