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Teacher- Physical Education/Adaptive Physical Education

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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.

Teacher- Special Education (EBD)

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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.

Director of Business Services

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Why Wayzata?Competitive salary and benefits- Our benefits include medical, dental, and life insurance; long term disability and employee assistance program.
Good People- We strive to hire good people that work well together and have fun doing it.
High student achievement

Position Summary:
The Director of Business Services directs the District financial accounting system; supervises the payroll system; delegates the collection and disbursement of District funds and cash management system; prepares and/or supervises the preparation of required local, State and Federal financial reports; assists with the compilation and coordination of the District budget; and assists with other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Executive Director of Finance and Business Services.

Responsibilities:Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
Directs and oversees the implementation and integrity of internal controls and operations for the financial accounting and financial management, which includes: planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, and/or standards; ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards; coordinating activities between multiple service areas; and, working to integrate and coordinate service areas.
Facilitates and manages the development of the District’s annual budget and short and long-range projections, which includes: gathering and coordinating data; analyzing data; projecting revenues; formatting accumulated data into formal budget documents; presenting budget data and changes to the Board for approval; monitoring the overall budget on a regular basis; preparing reports; and, performing other related activities.
Reviews, interprets, analyzes, and prepares a variety of financial/accounting statements, information, data, and reports; makes recommendations based on findings.
Serves as a liaison with employees and external organizations; represents the District at a variety of meetings, training sessions, on committees, and or other related events.
Directs the implementation of a variety of non-routine, complex projects related to financial operations.

Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university. Master’s degree, CPA, School Finance Experience desired.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

Managerial principles;
Public School accounting systems and principles;
Advanced internal control practices;
Advanced financial analysis principles and methods;
Auditing principles and practices;
Applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Automated financial systems;
Research methods and techniques;
Advanced budgeting principles;
Financial control practices and procedures;
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB) principles.
Monitoring and evaluating the work of subordinate staff;
Prioritizing and assigning work;
Using computers and related software applications;
Interpreting and applying applicable Federal, State, and/or Local laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines;
Evaluating complex financial systems and efficiently formulating and implementing accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records;
Preparing, analyzing, and interpreting complex financial statements, reports, and analyses;
Developing and enforcing finance and accounting procedures and principles;
Designing and implementing finance, budgeting, accounting and recordkeeping systems;
Conducting complex research, preparing related reports, and presenting findings;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Application procedure:
•   Apply online at www.wayzataschools.org/apply

IB/Curriculum Coordinator

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Job Summary
Coordinate implementation and evaluation of IB (PYP/MYP) including continuous improvement and on-going support for curriculum, instruction, and assessment to ensure a high quality program is in place for all students to continuously improve their conceptual understandings, skills, and knowledge.

Job Functions

Lead the transformation and continual improvement of curriculum to one that is engaging, relevant, challenging, and significant.
Ensure that the PYP/MYP is planned, taught and assessed collaboratively including the development of approaches to learning in global contexts.
Develop, document, and communicate the unit planners.
Collaborate with teams of teachers to embed current content standards throughout the PYP/MYP.
Assist staff in interdisciplinary lesson development.
Work with school staff on the continual implementation of the IB Standards and Practices.
Provide mentoring support for new teachers and staff.
Responsibility for gathering evidence and completing documents for program evaluation.
Meet and work regularly with district IB Coordinators and the leadership team to implement the continuum of IB programs with fidelity and ensure seamless transitions for students.
Ensure PYP/MYP-related assessment principles and criteria are made explicit to students, parents, and staff.
Assist staff in implementing culturally relevant instructional strategies in order to address the needs of all students.
Promote integration of technology as a tool for improving student engagement and achievement.
Coordinate developing and maintaining formative and summative assessments in all curricular areas.
Support the implementation and evaluation of new and ongoing programs aimed at expanding learning opportunities for all students.
Assist in the selection and design of instruments and procedures for curricular materials, best practice instructional strategies and assessment tools.
Work with district and building Staff Development committees to identify, organize and offer professional learning opportunities at local, state, regional and national levels.
Maintain a balanced budget working with the district office, including timely payment of all IBO and MAIB fees, and invoice related to supplies and materials.
Participate in the wider IB community, including network meetings, the OCC, blogs, discussion forums, and hosting visitors.
Be familiar with and promote understanding of PYP/MYP documents to the community including newsletters, marketing materials, and websites.
Assist in coordinating and developing a district-wide professional development program focused on improving student learning.
Other duties as assigned.

Math Teacher (Middle School)

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1.0 Math Teacher (Middle School)

Secondary Building

Job Functions

Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods.  Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
Observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Deliver the district’s written, taught and assessed curriculum.
Maintain knowledge and skills with IB Program changes and updates.
Create a positive environment to ensure successful learning for all students.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress, and to determine priorities for their children’s social, emotional and academic growth.
Partner with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to support students’ academic and social-emotional development.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Adhere to all district policies and procedures.
Support the district’s mission, vision, values and strategic plan.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic issues or special academic interests.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools. Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students’ needs and progress.
Administer standardized, formative and state mandated assessments and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
Understand and maintain boundaries and confidentiality with students, families and staff.
Other duties as assigned.