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Literacy Instructional Coach

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Literacy Instructional Coach Posting May 2020

Licensed Personnel, Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA)

Position: Literacy Instructional Coach

Location: elementary schools districtwide

Hours per day/FTE:  1.0 FTE

Job Description:

Forest Lake Area Schools is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Literacy Instructional Coach beginning fall 2020. This is a TOSA position that will report to the Director of Teaching & Learning and collaborate with the instructional coaching team to support licensed classroom teachers in effective literacy instructional practices in our seven elementary schools.

 

Responsibilities

Coach teachers in effective instructional practices in literacy through observation, modeling, co-teaching, mentoring and collaborative planning
Work with teachers individually, in PLCs and within grade level or building teams to provide instructional support and professional development in research-based strategies and best practices in literacy
Provide ongoing professional development and support for the implementation of Reciprocal Teaching, Guided Reading, and Peer Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS)
Plan and facilitate professional development around literacy strategies for both large and small groups
Assist teachers with the planning, sequencing and scaffolding of literacy instruction
Work collaboratively with teachers in determining learning targets, aligning assessments, and leveraging data to inform instruction and support student learning in literacy
Provide resources, guidance, and support for department/grade level colleagues and PLCs around literacy interventions and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners
Establish a relationship of trust and confidentiality with teachers
Collaborate with school and district administration, teacher leaders, and teachers to support high quality literacy instruction
Partner with the schools’ Professional Development Teams and principals to plan and facilitate professional development in literacy instructional strategies and best practices
Start date: August 2020

 

Application deadline: June 5, 2020, or until filled

Contact: Diane Giorgi

Phone: 651-982-8115

Curriculum Coordinator

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Position: Curriculum Coordinator

Location: Districtwide

Hours per day/FTE:  1.0 FTE

Job Description:

Forest Lake Area Schools is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Curriculum Coordinator beginning fall 2020. This is a TOSA position that will report to the Director of Teaching & Learning and work districtwide across all departments K-12. The Curriculum Coordinator position includes four weeks of extended employment beyond the teacher contract year.

Responsibilities

Plan and facilitate instructional review to align instruction, assessment and curriculum materials/resources for all content areas K-12 with current state and/or national standards
Coordinate and provide guidance for curriculum writing and development
Support educators in modifying or augmenting existing coursework or developing new course content
Plan and facilitate in-district professional development opportunities for educators on evidence-based strategies and instructional best practices
Provide coordination, guidance, professional development and support for district programming including immersion, STEM, gifted/enrichment, Title I, new educator induction, technology integration, equitable instructional practices, etc.
Other duties as assigned
Start date: August 2020

Application deadline: May 27, 2020, or until filled

Contact: Diane Giorgi

Phone: 651-982-8115

EL Teacher

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Job Description:

Forest Lake Area Schools is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as an English Learner (EL) teacher for K-12 beginning the 2020-2021 school year. This position will serve mainly at the elementary level, but may also serve other school sites, including elementary and secondary schools, as needs arise.

New position: Partial – replacement for existing position at 0.67 FTE with increase of 0.33 FTE

Board approval: pending approval at May 7 Board meeting

Application deadline: June 5, 2020, or until filled

Contact: Diane Giorgi

Phone: 651-982-8115

Teacher- Spanish

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OB 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- Social Studies

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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- Math (Grade 7/8)

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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.