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Principal – Cottage Grove Middle School

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Position Summary:
Perform instructional leadership and management of the educational program to maximize student learning under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent.   Manage, evaluate and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the school consistent with the philosophy, mission, values, goals and strategic plan of the school district.  This includes instructional programs, co-curricular activities, and student management systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate, building maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations and emergency procedures.

Primary Job Functions:

  • Serve as a building instructional leader.
  • Create and maintain a school culture focused on learning and continuous improvement.
  • Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and personal responsibility.
  • Develop and administer annual master schedule for instructional programs, ensuring sequential learning experiences for all students.
  • Continually monitor student progress and outcomes.  Work with staff to improve student learning and achievement.
  • Establish and maintain effective communication and public relations with staff, students, parents and community members through all programs and activities.
  • Prepare and manage budget for the building, maintain accurate budgetary records as required by district policies and procedures.
  • Establish a high performing staff through effective hiring and evaluation systems.  Develop, coach, train, mentor and manage staff as appropriate.
  • Manage, evaluate and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the school consistent with the philosophy, mission, values, goals and strategic plan of the school district including instructional programs, extracurricular activities, building maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations and emergency procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with all laws, school board policies and school district procedures.
  • Supervise the instructional programs of the school on a regular basis to ensure the use of effective instructional strategies, content and materials consistent with research on learning, student growth and development.
  • Work with staff to identify professional needs and plan, organize, and facilitate programs that improve staff effectiveness.
  • Ensure a safe, orderly environment that encourages staff and students to take responsibility for behavior and creates high morale among staff and students.
  • Establish a professional rapport with students and staff. Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents and school personnel. Serve as a role model.
  • Participate in professional development workshops, activities and seminars.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

English Learner ( EL ) Paraprofessional

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ENGLISH LEARNER PARAPROFESSIONAL – ELEMENTARY

CLASSIFICATION:  7

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reinforces, provides practice and reintroduces reading, math, science, language and other academic instructional subjects, concepts and lessons delivered in the classroom by licensed instructional staff.

Works with students in the classroom in small groups or on a 1:1 basis.Carries out and implements daily objectives to assist the student in learning the material and daily lessons provided by licensed instructional staff.
May provide assistance to students in daily living skills, health needs and/or hygiene needs, if required.
Adapts and modifies curriculum to assist students with special needs.
Assists in the preparation and production of instructional materials.

Monitors, assesses and supervises student behaviors to assure consistent behavioral management consistent with any student IEP or to reinforce appropriate behavior and learning within the classroom.  Implements and provides appropriate consequences for inappropriate behavior consistent with district philosophy, rules and/or individual behavioral plans.

Assists students with daily, weekly or long term assignments; reviews and reinforces concepts and skills that student(s) have not mastered; reviews subject materials to assists students prepare for exams and tests.  Provides a proper learning environment in study center and maintains classroom discipline and consequences.

Assists instructional personnel in the preparation of classrooms, daily lesson plans, and activities.Assembling classroom materials and supplies needed.
Assists in transferring and securing students in wheel chairs.
Assists in setting up assertive technology and equipment.
Transports students to and from classrooms, buses, etc.
Assists students with daily living skills or routines.
Typing tests, handouts or other materials.
Copying and duplicating materials needed for lesson plans.
Assists in correcting tests, scoring tests, recording test results, etc.
Meets with and collaborates with other instructional staff to discuss student needs and student progress.  Provides input and assists staff in identifying problems, concerns, issues or student progress.

Performs other duties of a comparable level or type, as required.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

High School degree or GED equivalent
Must meet Highly Qualified Requirement of:
AA degree or the completion of 60 post-secondary credits in relevant subject areas, or Passing Score on ParaEducator Assessment (must meet HQ within 90 days of hire)

COMPENSATION:  $20.96 if meet highly qualified requirements at time of hire; if not highly qualified, $20.46 per hour until requirements met.

Associate Principal

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We are looking for an Associate Principal for Valentine Hills Elementary.  Mounds View Public Schools is located approximately nine miles north of the downtown areas of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and provides instructional services for children and adult learners who live in the cities of Arden Hills, Mounds View, New Brighton, North Oaks, Roseville, Shoreview and Vadnais Heights. Mounds View is among the largest districts in Minnesota. With two kindergarten centers, six elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools, the District serves more than 11,200 students and employs more than 1,500 staff.

Valentine Hills School Profile

Elementary Principal

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We are hiring a principal for Pinewood Elementary in Mounds View Public Schools. Located approximately nine miles north of the downtown areas of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Mounds View Public Schools (District 621) provides instructional services for children and adult learners who live in the cities of Arden Hills, Mounds View, New Brighton, North Oaks, Roseville, Shoreview and Vadnais Heights.

Mounds View is among the largest districts in Minnesota. With two kindergarten centers, six elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools, the District serves more than 11,500 students and employs more than 1,500 staff.

Pinewood Profile

Education Assistant for Special Education

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Education Assistant for Special Education
Class 3A (Resource) or Class 3B (Center-based) positions available at elementary or secondary school site(s)
Seven hours per day, which includes 6.5 hours of paid work time and 30 minutes of unpaid lunch time
$24.03 per hour plus benefits based on the current salary schedule

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assists in providing supervision and instruction to students with disabilities in a center-based setting
  • Provides clerical and organizational support to special education teachers as needed.
  • Works with individuals and/or small groups when activities and assignments are presented by mainstream teachers and/or special education teachers.
  • Provides support for students in crisis.
  • Willingness to lift, carry and physically manage as necessary.
  • Other duties as assigned by teacher or administrator.