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Dean of Students

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Position Information:

Dean of Students – Hawthorne, Lakeview, & Sibley Elementary Schools

Under the supervision of the building principal, the Elementary Dean of Students will provide student social, emotional, behavioral and/or academic support while promoting a positive school climate and culture. This position will work with students, staff, and families to create proactive support systems for our students, including by not limited to academic and behavior success, attendance guidelines, as well as support various discipline situations and work in collaboration with the District Office lead administrator when principal is not present.  Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills to facilitate connection and sharing of thoughts and ideas in multiple formats with diverse audiences. Ability to reason, interpret, and analyze information to generate new knowledge and understanding. Seeking an individual who is solution driven and resilient when faced with challenges, and skilled in planning and organization.  Experience at the elementary school level is preferred.

Preference will be given to applicants who hold a K-6 Minnesota teaching license and have 3 years experience working with K-6 students.  Candidates working toward licensure will be considered.

Spanish Immersion – 1st Grade

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1st Grade Spanish Immersion Teacher

Position Type: Elementary Teacher

Date Posted: July 25, 2023

Location: Pine Island Public School District #255

Work day/Year: Full time

Closing Date For Applications: open until filled

Job Summary: Independent School District #255, Pine Island Elementary is seeking a full-time 1st Grade Spanish Immersion teacher beginning in the 2023-24 school year.

The Pine Island School District is looking for a candidate who enjoys delivering engaging curriculum and collaborating with others. This candidate would work alongside both the 1st grade team and other Spanish Immersion teachers to create the best learning experience possible for the students.

 

There are opportunities for support to all staff members in the areas of technology, curriculum, and professional development. The Pine Island School District has seen consistent growth for many years and offers many great opportunities for both students and staff.

Qualifications:  Current Minnesota licensure grades 1-6 or other comparable license

Fluent in Spanish and English

To fill out an application and view all jobs available in the Pine Island School District, please navigate to the following website.

https://www.applitrack.com/pineisland/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1

1.0 FTE Teacher on Special Assignment Literacy Coach (1 year commitment) – Middle School

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Position Summary: This position is funded through the Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant through the Minnesota Department of Education. This grant and its requirements are active through the 2023-2024 school year.

The Literacy Coach builds the capacity of Tier 1 (core) classroom teachers to close the literacy achievement gap by supporting teachers’ capacity to implement best practice instruction, increasing student engagement, and improving student academic achievement.
This support will take place in a variety of ways:Job Embedded Coaching and Professional Development
Effective literacy coaches spend 80% of their time working directly with teachers to enhance teacher practice and improve student learning through coaching on evidence-based practices. They make effective use of their time by using a multi-faceted approach to coaching to carefully determine what types of coaching can be done effectively with large groups, small groups, and individual teachers.Instructional Literacy Leadership
Effective literacy coaches are integral members of leadership teams at the school and district level. Literacy coaches serve as literacy leaders within their schools by working with administrators and other teachers to establish a school-wide literacy vision, aligning instruction to state academic standards, analyzing data, and helping teachers use the data to make instructional decisions. Coaches are routinely expected to develop and lead large group and small group professional learning.  Collaboration
The instructional coach teams with administrators, other coaches, the Family Literacy Specialist, and classroom teachers in a collaborative, reflective relationship to enhance instructional capacity and maximize student learning. On occasion, other teachers or specialists (like interventionists) may be included in professional learning teams, but the coach’s primary role is to support classroom teachers delivering core instruction using evidence-based practices. Coaching provides non-evaluative teacher support through action planning, co-planning, observing, modeling, conferencing, and co-teaching that is differentiated to meet teachers’ professional learning needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Use a variety of strategies to establish rapport and trust with teachers and leaders
Serve on school committees that focus on literacy-related and student achievement issues, including being a member of the intervention and student support teams
Develop, refine, and manage the school’s literacy goals and site plan
Apply principles of adult learning theory when working with teachers
Analyze data and guide data-driven decision making with teachers and leaders
Serve as a liaison between the district and school by attending district-level meetings/workshops and sharing the information with the appropriate stakeholders
Provide grade level/team level professional development on evidence-based practices
Reflect on coaching practices and engage in continuous improvement to meet the diverse needs of teachers
Advocate for equity to identify the instructional practices that will help teachers meet the needs of all learners, especially underserved students
Fulfill all MDE CLSD requirements including:Keep a daily coaching log and coaching cycle action plans
Attend and participate in all MDE hosted webinars, communities of practice, monthly district check-in meetings, trainings, and site visits
Keep minutes for Site Leadership Team meetings
Manage school’s CLSD grant file
Complete required reporting with site leadership and Family Literacy Specialists

Elementary Teacher, Full Time

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Nerstrand Elementary School is seeking a full-time elementary elementary teacher for the 23-24 school year.

Nerstrand Elementary School is a K-5 charter school located in rural MN.  Known for its high academics, environmental learning and daily music/pe offerings, Nerstrand Elementary School is a top performing elementary charter school.

Director – Educational Technology & Innovation

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Summary of Job Duties:  The Director of Educational Technology & Innovation is the leader in the development of innovative technologies that support teaching, learning, student development and organizational operations. The Director will develop and oversee district-wide technology policies, procedures, cybersecurity protocols, budgets, services and facilities while working collaboratively with administration to promote effective strategies for integrating technology into the curriculum and maintaining the digital infrastructure of the district.

Essential Functions:

Provide leadership in recommending and advocating for technology resources that will transform and support instructional learning experiences.
Analyze student achievement and recommend changes and/or adjustments related to technology resources and processes; share effective technical and instructional strategies with teachers for the effective use of technology in student learning.
Lead planning, implementing, and evaluating effective use of technology for adults and students in a standards-aligned, rigorous and differentiated PreK-Adult instructional programs.
Lead all phases of evaluation, procurement, implementation and training related to data communication networks, email, telephones, voicemails, internet services, web pages, student data systems, office productivity systems, and instructional software technology.
Disseminate technology-related information throughout the district via news bulletins, electronic mail, presentations at district and building level staff meetings, etc.
Maintain a continuous improvement cycle that leads to improved alignment and impact of technology tools supporting rigorous and standards aligned learning.
Develop, promote and maintain departmental goals that are in line with District goals and objectives.
Model the effective use of technology tools and encourage appropriate use of all technology resources.
Maintain up-to-date information concerning new ideas, new equipment and new programs that will and can support the goals of the District.
Lead the ongoing assessment and evaluation of the technology programming throughout the District.
Lead the technology department team to design, implement, integrate and/or maintain technology resources across all areas.
Develop and manage department budget; lead bid process for technology equipment and supplies to be purchased, coordinate requests for hardware/software and staff development.
Establish and maintain relationships with outside vendors supplying equipment, software and services.
Provide effective leadership and support in obtaining, installing and using technology resources.
Actively participate in professional development activities to improve on best practices for technology and innovation in an educational setting.
Develops and provides innovative professional development.
Leads working groups around best practice and implementation of innovative instructional practices.