Lewiston–Altura Schools has a 1.0 FTE Speech/ Language Pathologist position open for the 2019-2020 school year. This position is responsible for locating, identifying and serving speech/language impaired PreK-12 students within the Lewiston–Altura School District; preparing and maintaining student and program records and reports. Appropriate Minnesota teaching license is required. Salary is based on the district master agreement. Please complete the online application on the district website at http://www.lewalt.k12.mn.us . Completed application includes the online application, letter of application, transcripts, resume and three letters of reference. For questions about the opening please contact Jennifer Backer-Johnson, Superintendent at 507-522-3401 or by email at [email protected]. This position will remain open until filled.
Southeast
Middle School Principal
The Middle School Principal leads the delivery of educational programs, operations, personnel, and financial resources within the building to ensure that District policies are followed, District and state standards are achieved, and that the educational needs of all students are met.
Job Summary:
- Fosters high student achievement and provides learning experiences which help all students meet or exceed the Minnesota standards.
- Develops a safe and welcoming learning environment where all individuals are respected.
- Collaborates with building and District personnel to implement curriculum and instructional programs that support learning opportunities for all students.
- Coordinates the involvement of various building stakeholders–staff, parents/guardians, students–in the development and implementation of policies that enhance opportunities for students.
- Conducts classroom observations and evaluates the effectiveness of staff.
- Develops building processes and procedures dealing with student learning and behavior.
- Develops and administers the approved building budget and staffing.
- Makes decisions relating to human resources within the building, including but not limited to hiring, discipline, training and development, performance appraisal, and related activities.
- Is an integral member of the District leadership team, serving on building, district, and community committees.
- Develops and directs the preparation of building emergency procedures and responses with District personnel.
- Supports the maintenance and improvement of the school plant, facilities, and equipment.
- Monitors the completion of reports, records, and communications required by the District and State.
- Performs other duties as apparent or assigned.
Special Education Teacher(s)
Position Summary
The Special Education Teacher is responsible for assisting the District in assessing and identifying students with
special needs such as learning disabilities, health impairments, developmental cognitive delays or other similar
needs according to state eligibility criteria. The Special Education Teacher plans for, develops and implements
individualized education programs and instruction in academic, functional and social emotional areas. This work
is in collaboration with other educational professionals and administrators in designing, modifying and
delivering educational services.
Kindergarten Teacher(s)
Position Summary
The Licensed K-12 Teacher represents a broad grouping of diverse and different instructional positions
responsible for developing lesson plans and presenting district curriculum in assigned instructional subjects;
delivering and instructing students in lesson plans and instructional material; evaluating and assessing student
progress against instructional outcomes and objectives. Licensed Teachers also participate and collaborate with
other instructional professionals, administrators, parents, counselors, and other district personnel concerning
student needs, issues and district learning initiatives, curriculum and building issues.
Elementary Classroom Teacher(s)
Position Summary
The Licensed K-12 Teacher represents a broad grouping of diverse and different instructional positions
responsible for developing lesson plans and presenting district curriculum in assigned instructional subjects;
delivering and instructing students in lesson plans and instructional material; evaluating and assessing student
progress against instructional outcomes and objectives. Licensed Teachers also participate and collaborate with
other instructional professionals, administrators, parents, counselors, and other district personnel concerning
student needs, issues and district learning initiatives, curriculum and building issues.
School Counselor(s)
Position Summary
The School Counselor is responsible for counseling students from diverse cultural, economic and ability
backgrounds to assist them with academic planning, personal goal setting, post-secondary options and school
opportunities, family systems/change and/or crisis intervention.