Minnesota Association of School Administrators
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
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.
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.
Full time English teaching position available beginning the 2020-21 school year at Forest Lake Area Middle School.
Application deadline: until filled.
Full-time Kindergarten Spanish Immersion teaching Kindergarten students in math, social studies, and art all delivered in Spanish for the 2020-21 school year.
Application deadline: until filled
Full time 1.0 Physical Education position is available to teach PE to students grades 9 – 12, beginning the 2020-2021 school year at the Forest Lake Area Senior High School.
Start date: 8/25/20 or asap.
Application deadline date: until filled