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Bilingual Math and Reading Intervention Teacher

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Bi-Lingual Intervention Teacher
Temporary Position (2019-2020 School Year)
La Academia Elementary

For More Information contact:  Gretchen Kleinsasser at [email protected]

Position Dates: Early December  – June 4, 2020
Days/FTE:  1.0 FTE, Monday through Friday 8 am – 4 pm
Banded/Graded:  C-5-2
Responsible To:  Building Principal
Qualifications:  Must have Spanish oral fluency and Valid State of Minnesota License in Elementary Education

Duties:  Intervention teacher working in small groups around reading or math intervention

Major Job Functions; Specific Tasks/Required Knowledge, Ability and Skills:  See attachment

Compensation and Yearly Duration of Employment:  Compensation will be determined by District 112 and the Chaska Education Association (CEA). currently under negotiations

Background check will be conducted.

If you are changing positions or the number of hours you work, your benefits may change.  Please make sure to check the eligibility as listed in the above agreement.

If recommended for employment, applicant will provide proof of legal right to work in the United States if required.

Application Procedure: Please apply online at: http://www.district112.org (only online applications will be accepted).

Elementary Physical Education Teacher

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A .67 FTE Physical Education Teaching position is currently available at the Forest Lake Elementary School to teach Physical Education for students in grades 4-6.  Potential 1.0 FTE position if candidate is licensed K-6 elementary or qualified to support behavior intervention.

 

Application deadline: 10/16/19 or until filled.

Media/Technology Paraprofessional

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Job Summary:
This is a full time, long term substitute position as a media/technology paraprofessional working at Hilltop Elementary. The position is 6.5 hours/day, Monday – Friday.

Responsibilities:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:

-Assist professional staff in the research, ordering, processing, and maintaining of media and technology services acquisitions.
-Assist professional staff in the supervision, instruction, and assessment of students as it relates to media and technology services areas.
-Train and assist teachers and students in the processes of media circulation, check-out, check-in.
-Assist in the scheduling and coordination of building technology resources including: computer labs, mobile labs, and shared audio-visual aids.
-Assist professional staff in the management of reading incentive programs.
-Assist professional staff in the management of budget, and preparation for ordering supplies and resource materials.
-Assist staff and students with general reference questions, including assisting with Internet and other educational technology issues.
-Assist staff and students with computer troubleshooting when appropriate, escalate and coordinate with Technology –Department staff to resolve issues.
-Assist in the set-up and preparation of computer labs for learning and assessment.
-Assist professional staff in keeping the library and general check-out computer labs as vibrant and effective learning areas.
-Assist professional staff in the organization and maintenance of collections for efficient use.
-Maintain and upgrade technical skills as needed or assigned.
-Manage and maintain Catalog, Circulation, Patron and Report systems for media, AV, and technology resources.
-Prepare overdue notices, and collect overdue or lost material fines.

Inver Grove Heights Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.

Special Education Resource Teacher (1.0), One Year Only

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Location: Tartan High School

Position: Special Education Resource Teacher (1.0), One Year Only
Work Schedule:  8 hours/day, Monday-Friday
Start Date: ASAP
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 a special education field
Experience teaching school-age students
Ability to work collaboratively and positively with a multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge and experience with due process procedures
Excellent communication skills
Experience with conflict resolution
Training and experience in behavior management and knowledge of crisis response

Responsibilities:

Adhere to due process guidelines using district recommended methods and instruments to evaluate and identify the special education needs of students, participate in team decisions regarding eligibility, and facilitate evaluation plans and reports.
Serve as a case manager for students by: developing and maintaining IEPs; facilitating IEP meetings; providing parents and/or guardians with Rights and Procedural Safeguards information and notification of team meetings in a timely manner; and developing and sharing progress reports with parents.
Working knowledge of and compliance with state and federal rules and regulations.
Maintain and promote confidentiality per data privacy, MN Government Data Practices Act, FERPA, and HIPPA legislation.
Provide direct instruction to students receiving special education and assist them with attaining their IEP goals.
Collaborate with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district wide assessments.
Provide job performance feedback to, direct the work of, and support the paraprofessionals in the implementation of the students’ IEP goals.
Maintain data as required to monitor and evaluate student progress and communicate regularly with parents of students regarding progress of their child.
Advocate for the needs of the students with disabilities.
Develop and implement proactive and positive behavioral interventions based on FBA results.
Possess knowledge and ability to utilize techniques to maintain a safe environment (i.e. MANDT, CPI, building emergency plan, etc.)
Participate in relevant staff development opportunities, be knowledgeable about current promising practices in the field, and stay current with state rules and regulations governing special education.
Collaborate with related service providers.
Possess knowledge of technology strategies/equipment available to students and, when needed, provide strategy information to general education teachers.
Collaborate with outside agencies providing services for students and families, especially when interagency collaboration is required or requested by the family.
Communicate effectively and positively with staff, students, parents, and administration.
Inquire and bill third parties when parents agree to allow the district to bill their insurance company or medical assistance when needed.
Utilize conflict management strategies and resources for support when conflict occurs between staff and/or parents.
Attend cluster meetings related to special education.
Other related duties as assigned.

Occupational Therapist- Elementary (Temporary)

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Occupational Therapist- Elementary (Long Term Substitute)

For specific information contact Michele Bedor at [email protected]

Position Dates:  Approximately November 26, 2019 – March 6, 2020
Days/Hours:  1.0 FTE Monday through Friday
Responsible To:  Building Principal/Specialized Services

Position Purpose:  Provide services to children with exceptional educational needs, and to educate staff when children require occupational therapy to benefit from special education.  To improve, develop, restore, or maintain a child’s active participation in self-maintenance, work, leisure, and play in educational environments.

Job Description:  See attachment

Licensure Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from a school accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association
Current certification from the National board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
Current Occupational Therapy license from the Minnesota Department of Health
Compensation and Yearly Duration of Employment:  Compensation will be determined by District 112 and the Chaska Education Association (CEA).

Background check will be conducted.

If you are changing positions or the number of hours you work, your benefits may change.  Please make sure to check the eligibility as listed in the above agreement.

If recommended for employment, applicant will provide proof of legal right to work in the United States if required.

Application Procedure:
Please apply online at: http://www.district112.org (only online applications will be accepted).

Secondary Music Teacher – LTS

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Description:
This is a full-time long-term substitute position as a choir teacher working at both Inver Grove Heights Middle School and Simley High School. The teacher will work from approximately October 7, 2019, to December 20, 2019.

Responsibilities:

Curriculum and Instruction:

  • Demonstrate solid content knowledge and pedagogical practices that reflect current research and best practices.
  • Teach district approved curriculum without proselytizing to students about his/her own cultural, political, religious, or philosophical beliefs.
  • Create instructional goals that are connected to standards, are measurable, establish high expectations, and are relevant to students’ lives
  • Deliver differentiated instruction that supports student differences, learning needs, and exceptionalities.
  • Implement learning activities that are highly relevant, student active, and maintain organization while allowing for student choice.
  • Provide student assessments that are congruent with learning goals and are used to help students’ progress toward mastery of standards.
  • Create and maintain a classroom environment that promotes caring and respect, is conducive to effective learning and meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
  • Establish clear standards and classroom procedures for student behavior that address individual needs in a respectful and preventative manner.
  • Address the needs of 21st-century learners through the integration of technology into classroom instruction and student learning activities.
  • Monitor and assess student progress through both formative and summative assessments and adjust student instruction accordingly.
  • Provide feedback to students and parents that is accurate, constructive, substantive, specific, timely, and provided in a manner that promotes students’ learning.
  • Display accurate knowledge of the diverse cultures of students and consistently demonstrate an understanding of cultural influences on student’s behavior and success.
  • Demonstrate awareness of the impact of culture and race on the achievement gaps and regularly uses formative and summative data to make instructional decisions including the use of differentiated instructional strategies that are culturally responsive and meet students’ learning needs
  • Adapts curriculum to reflect multicultural content and perspectives

Professional Responsibilities:

  • Establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with students, peers, and parents.
  • Demonstrate effective written and oral communication with parents/guardians that displays cultural sensitivity.
  • Display positive leadership and make substantial contributions at both the building and district level on projects, initiatives, and curriculum improvement.
  • Seek out professional development opportunities and apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
  • Collaborate with others to improve professional practice and student achievement.
  • Care for district resources, equipment, and materials assigned to him/her and report concerns regarding facility and equipment to designated supervisor.
  • Be knowledgeable of and adhere to all procedures and practices prescribed in the Teacher, Student, and/or
  • Parent Handbooks.
  • Understand and practice School Board policies and adhere to federal and state laws that apply to his/her job assignment.
  • Provide direction and supervision for all school activities to which he/she is assigned.
  • Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor or district administrator.

Inver Grove Heights Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.