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Special Education Paraprofessional, ASD – #4259

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Position Overview:

A Special Education Paraprofessional at Northpoint Elementary School, helping primarily support students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in grades K-4.

Primary Responsibilities:

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to…

under the supervision of a licensed Special Education staff, implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), customized and personalized for students;
having the ability and passion to work with students with disabilities;
working comfortably with students in individual, small group, and large group environments, in both general and special education settings;
working effectively with an interdisciplinary team, while having the ability to work independently;
working with school staff to provide support to students, in collaboration with teachers; and
participating in, and providing information for, team meetings related to student success and next actions.

Long Term Substitute, Kindergarten Teacher – #4376

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Position Overview

The successful candidate will be an individual who …

… firmly believes:

all students can and will learn, and that their learning can be directly influenced by focusing on factors over which we have control;
in the need to work interdependently with teachers, school, and district leaders throughout the system, aligning the work of adults around improving student learning by meeting the needs, interests, and aspirations of students;
in the need to work in partnership with staff to continuously improve practices to enhance student and family engagement, creating the conditions for equity, excellence and student success; and
in personalizing learning for students, meeting academic, social, and emotional needs and aspirations so that each student feels valued and has a sense of belonging, leading to academic success.

Primary Responsibilities
Candidate will be responsible for all assigned grade level classroom duties and responsibilities, which will include:  the implementation of curriculum, communicating with parents, managing the classroom, and working collaboratively with colleagues while functioning as a member of the Woodcrest Elementary Spanish Immersion staff and working towards school – wide goals and team goals.Demonstrate English and Spanish Language proficiency to allow effective communication with parents and students.
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.
Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth; keep appropriate records in a timely fashion prepare progress reports.
Identify pupil needs and make appropriate referrals and develop strategies for individual education plans.
Maintain a professional day, as defined by building/and contract.
Communicate regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, phone calls, e-mails, conferences, etc.
Work in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.
Maintain and improve professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices.
Participate in a professional learning community on a regular basis.
Integration of technology into instruction.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Long Term Substitute, Kindergarten Teacher, Spanish Immersion – #4387

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Position Overview

The successful candidate will be an individual who …

… firmly believes:

all students can and will learn, and that their learning can be directly influenced by focusing on factors over which we have control;
in the need to work interdependently with teachers, school, and district leaders throughout the system, aligning the work of adults around improving student learning by meeting the needs, interests, and aspirations of students;
in the need to work in partnership with staff to continuously improve practices to enhance student and family engagement, creating the conditions for equity, excellence and student success; and
in personalizing learning for students, meeting academic, social, and emotional needs and aspirations so that each student feels valued and has a sense of belonging, leading to academic success.

Primary Responsibilities

Candidate will be responsible for all assigned grade level classroom duties and responsibilities, which will include:  the implementation of curriculum, communicating with parents, managing the classroom, and working collaboratively with colleagues while functioning as a member of the Woodcrest Elementary Spanish Immersion staff and working towards school – wide goals and team goals.Demonstrate English and Spanish Language proficiency to allow effective communication with parents and students.
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.
Translate lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
Evaluate pupils’ academic and social growth; keep appropriate records in a timely fashion prepare progress reports.
Identify pupil needs and make appropriate referrals and develop strategies for individual education plans.
Maintain a professional day, as defined by building/and contract.
Communicate regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, phone calls, e-mails, conferences, etc.
Work in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.
Maintain and improve professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices.
Participate in a professional learning community on a regular basis.
Integration of technology into instruction.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Speech & Language Clinician – #4386

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Program Information:

This position will work with students district wide and their families, servicing students in General and Special Education settings.

Position Overview:

The ideal candidate will provide excellent instruction and case management skills to students with speech/language and other types of disabilities.  This includes:

providing direct instruction to students;
working collaboratively with school staff and family homes, while managing all aspects of due process procedures and mandates;
communicating with parents to provide regular updates on student successes and challenges;
collaborating with principals, special education coordinator and staff, and professional learning communities, to ensure student needs are being met; and
maintaining student records of services provided, following Due Process best practices and compliance;
… firmly believes…

all students can and will learn, and that their learning can be directly influenced by focusing on factors over which we have control;
in the need to work in partnership with staff to continuously improve practices to enhance student and family engagement, creating the conditions for equity, excellence and student success; and
in personalizing learning for students, meeting academic, social, and emotional needs and aspirations so that each student feels valued and has a sense of belonging,leading to academic success.

Center Based Autism Spectrum Disorder Teacher – #4380

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Position Overview:

1.0 FTE Special Education teaching, to work with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) at Spring Lake Park High School with students in grades 9-12.

The successful candidate will be an individual who …

… firmly believes:

all students can and will learn, and that their learning can be directly influenced by focusing on factors over which we have control;
in the need to work interdependently with teachers, school, and district leaders throughout the system, aligning the work of adults around improving student learning by meeting the needs, interests, and aspirations of students;
in the need to work in partnership with staff to continuously improve practices to enhance student and family engagement, creating the conditions for equity, excellence and student success; and
in personalizing learning for students, meeting academic, social, and emotional needs and aspirations so that each student feels valued and has a sense of belonging, leading to academic success.

Primary Responsibilities:

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to…creating and delivering ability and age appropriate lessons in a center based classroom;
leading a team of paraprofessionals in meeting students’ needs;
communicating with parents to provide regular updates on student successes and challenges;
collaborating with principals, special education coordinator and staff, and professional learning communities, to ensure student needs are being met;
maintaining student records of services provided, following Due Process best practices and compliance;
acting as a Case Manager for students in your classroom and participate in IEP and evaluation summary meetings; and
perform other related duties, as assigned.

Long Term Substitute, Academic Specialist 5th & 6th Grade – #4398

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Position Overview

The successful candidate will be an individual who:

has a strong desire to work with intermediate level school students
be familiar with assessment for learning practices as well as how to provide appropriate interventions for students
strong knowledge and skills in working with struggling readers
has the ability to collaborate with their colleagues to discuss instruction and assessment to meet the needs of the students
possess a sense of responsibility for the learning of all of the students
has experience with technology strongly desired.

… firmly believes:

all students can and will learn, and that their learning can be directly influenced by focusing on factors over which we have control;
in the need to work interdependently with teachers, school, and district leaders throughout the system, aligning the work of adults around improving student learning by meeting the needs, interests, and aspirations of students;
in the need to work in partnership with staff to continuously improve practices to enhance student and family engagement, creating the conditions for equity, excellence and student success; and
in personalizing learning for students, meeting academic, social, and emotional needs and aspirations so that each student feels valued and has a sense of belonging, leading to academic success
This position will begin on or near Feb. 7th through April 30th.

Primary Responsibilities

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:teaching students in the areas of reading including phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension
assessing student learning and developing responses to learning
reporting and communicating to parents and families on an ongoing basis
engaging in professional development.