Metro

Position: Early Childhood and Family Education Teacher
Work Schedule:  15-20 hrs per week
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 Birth to 3rd Grade, PreKindergarten or Parent and Family Education.
– 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 skill 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 district and school goals and objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
– 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.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

– Develops lesson plans and instructional materials which are developmentally appropriate and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the District approved curriculum to the needs of each student.
– Evaluates students academic and social-emotional growth, keeps appropriate records in a timely fashion and prepares progress reports.
Collaborates in identifying student needs and makes appropriate referrals as needed. Collaborates with the  ECSE team with implementing individualized education plans as needed in the classroom.
– Maintains a professional day, as defined by building/and contract. • Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, phone calls, e-mails, conferences, etc.
Works in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.
– Maintains and improves professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices.
– Participates in a professional learning community on a regular basis.
– Integration of technology into instruction.
– Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
– Must be able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds.

Specific Responsibilities:

– Collaborative work in a fast-paced environment interacting with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community with multiple requests and concerns.
– Support and communicate with other administrators and staff.
– Respond in emergency situations.
– Know, interpret, and follow school District policies.
– May provide input to the goal-setting process for paraprofessionals.

Knowledge and Skills:

– Demonstrated ability to apply appropriate skills in performing daily routines.
– Demonstrated ability to operate a computer, software and necessary classroom technology.
– Ability to develop effective and positive working relationships with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community.
– Maintain professional composure while dealing with a variety of personalities and situations.
– Show initiative and function as a self-starter.
– Effectively communicate and have interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, and the general public
ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.