Minnesota Association of School Administrators
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.
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.
Position: Kindergarten Teacher (1.0), One Year Only
Work Schedule: 8 hours/day, Monday-Friday
Start Date: December 7, 2020 – June 4, 2021
Pay and Benefits: Pay and benefits are in accordance with the teacher labor agreement – https://www.isd622.org/Page/310
Required Qualifications:
Valid MN teaching license in elementary education for grades K-5.
Must demonstrate continued professional development through coursework, research, and peer collaboration.
Considerable knowledge of the core curriculum areas the teacher is responsible for instructing.
Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, current researched best practices, and strategies.
Considerable knowledge of students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.
Considerable knowledge of multicultural, gender, and disability fair curriculum concepts.
Considerable knowledge of classroom management techniques.
Working knowledge of instructional technologies.
Considerable skill in classroom presentation.
Considerable skills in classroom management and organization.
Working skill in maintaining records and developing reports.
Considerable ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Considerable ability to plan and implement lessons based upon the district and school goals and objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
Considerable ability to provide appropriate instruction in core subjects.
Considerable ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations.
Considerable ability to interact effectively with students, parents, other school staff, administration, and community members of diverse ethnic/racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Considerable ability to evaluate student performance and to present these evaluations in a manner that fosters higher student achievement.
Considerable ability to work in a cooperative learning environment.
Working ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology as appropriate.
Responsibilities:
Provide instruction in the core curriculum areas(s) for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies.
Implement the goals and objectives of the District and the school and/or program for which employed.
Follow the prescribed course of study, except as authorized in the curriculum outlines or by the principals or other official rules and regulations.
Evaluate student performance according to the system used by school and/or District; promote student achievement; maintain required student records; make related reports to the principal as prescribed or authorized by the superintendent.
Maintain contact and communications with parents of students and work with them in the development of each student.
Perform classroom management duties; enforce District rules governing the conduct of students; take appropriate disciplinary action with students who do not follow District rules.
Enforce District guidelines regarding health and hygienic conditions and practices in the classroom as they may affect the physical and mental health of students.
ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.
Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Director of Human Resources plans, directs, develops and administers employee/labor relations and human resources functions for the District. This position has the responsibility for formulating, developing and overseeing District human resource programs, policies and services. It is responsible for directing the HR operations and related staff including labor relations activities, recruitment, staffing and retention, compensation/classification and benefits administration. The Director of Human Resources provides leadership in establishing a vision for the school district’s human resources management, guides the development of strategic plans to accomplish this vision, and provides consultation, resource, and advice to administration and principals regarding difficult human resources or employee relation issues, problems or concerns.
Paraprofessional Substitutes
District Wide
For specific information contact Stacy Schulze at [email protected]
Hours/Days: Varying shifts/hours
Salary: Regular Paraprofessional = $14.25/hour
Special Education Paraprofessional = $15.00/hr
Responsible To: Building Principal
Job Summary: These are substitute positions assisting teachers and/or students in the classroom. See job descriptions on website of current paraprofessional positions to know job responsibilities to be fulfilled.
**If you are a current substitute paraprofessional for the district you do NOT need to reapply.
No certification is required and workshops will be offered periodically for those interested in Special Education substituting.
Background check will be conducted.
If recommended for employment, applicant will provide proof of legal right to work in the United States if required.
Application Process: Please apply online at: http://www.district112.org (only online applications will be accepted).