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Summary of Job Duties:  The Academic Specialist will work within the 9th Grade Academy at Faribault High School.  The primary purpose of the Academic Specialist is to improve the academic achievement of all students through targeted interventions.  Three classes per day will be spent in the Academy classrooms working with students and teachers, two classes per day will be spent collecting and analyzing academy data to plan and implement targeted interventions.

Essential Functions:Serve as a member of the 9th Grade Academy team
Re-teach academic content in the areas of English, Science and Social Studies in small groups
Analyze data to assist in creation and implementation of individual learning plans.
Work with the Academy Coordinator to organize and facilitate team meetings
Assist with academy newsletter and communication efforts
Analyze data to plan and implement targeted interventions
Work with students during after school program.
Collaborate through PLC with Academy Teachers
Monitor and communicate student progress with students, families, administrators, and staff
Monitor and communicate weekly assignments, activities and assessments with academy teachers and families.
Monitor student attendance and communicate with parents as necessary
Stay current with best practices research and strategies
Other duties as assigned

Job Description:     Faribault Public Schools is seeking outstanding candidates for a full-time Community Relations Coordinator to begin July 2018.  The successful candidate for this coordinator position is responsible for providing leadership and direction for all district wide internal and external communications consistent with a plan that supports and aligns with the district’s strategic plan, enhances the school district’s image, engages the community in the schools and builds public support for the school district. This Coordinator will be part of a leadership team which supports and encourages community involvement with district goals and building school/community pride.

Faribault Public Schools is a rural Pre-K through Adult School District located about 50 miles south of the Twin-Cities. The school district currently serves approximately 3,700 students in Faribault and our surrounding areas within our community of 23,000 citizens within the city limits. District sites include one early childhood center, three elementary schools K-5, one middle school 6-8, one high school 9-12, one area learning center 9-12 and one education center for adult education.

The historic community of Faribault offers adventure, fun, unique dining, history, shopping and entertainment. Once you arrive you will experience historic landmarks, cultural and artistic gathering places in downtown, 10 lakes within 10 miles with many resorts and campgrounds, 39 beautiful parks within the city, an outdoor aquatic center, miles of bike, walking and snowmobile trails, great lodging and restaurants; enjoy year round recreations such as biking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, fat tire biking and so much more.

Essential Functions:  Develops communication for the district which supports the Districts mission and goals and creates a positive image to stake holders. Advises district on strategies to effectively communicate messages and relate effectively to diverse audiences, both external and internal, promoting programs, policies and school board actions in ways which promote the district brand, aligning and promoting school pride. Assists in the district website design and content, coordinating with staff to ensure content is up to date and accurate. Identifies opportunities for positive media coverage and develops publications, video, social media, web or other communications to reach key audiences. Develops ideas and marketing techniques for publications. Plans and coordinates periodic polling of public opinion on current issues of strategic importance to the district to inform communications strategies. Helps in the articulation of annual performance goals of each building and district strategic plan and reports progress to the Superintendent and Board. Attends and covers school board meetings to stay apprised of and communicate about board discussions.