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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.

Online Learning Counselor 1.0 FTE

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General Definition of Work:
The Online Learning Counselor will create a positive online environment and support program fostering student success in accordance with Falcons Online Academy mission. The online learning counselor will provide support for online learning students , instruct and access students through an online learning management system; perform all related reporting duties; and communicate with students, parents and other staff accordingly. Location of position will be in-person at Faribault High School. This position commences with the 2023-24 School Year on August 21, 2023.

Essential Functions:Communicate and interact regularly with students regarding questions, course progress, and any other general instructional needs.
Respond to individual student needs with counseling, consultation and referral services.
Counsels students individually and in small groups for specifically identified needs as endorsed by recognized curriculum.
Help students plan and schedule classes for graduation.
Assist the principal and/or the program coordinator in setting teachers schedules in response to students’ needs and desires.
Monitors student academic progress and communicates with parents on current achievements.
Coordinates and administers various testing programs; interprets test results for students, parents and administrators.
Initiates assembles and maintains accurate cumulative records and transcripts for students and protects their confidentiality.
Help students develop skills in career decision-making including analyzing relationships between their own interests, abilities, values and the working world.
Works with students to develop a plan for their post-secondary education by looking at their intended majors and school preferences and provides students with information on financing their intended program.
Consults with teachers to help them become more effective in dealing with student needs.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations in a timely and confidential manner.
Collect, analyze and maintain data on individual student achievement.
Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with building and district staff as needed.

Director of Student Support Services

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Director of Student Support Services at Pine Island Public Schools

Position Type – Director – The following position will follow a 225-day extended contract.

Date Posted: July 17, 2023

Location: Pine Island School District

Position Duties:
*Provide oversight of all district special education programming
*Serve as district representative empowered to make decisions and commit district resources at special education staffings
*Leads the recruitment and retention of licensed special education staff
*Analyzes, develops, and modifies special education programming to meet the needs of students
*Monitors compliance with special education due process requirements, staff caseloads, and continuum of services in the district
*Monitors the district’s special education budget
*Participates and consults with building intervention teams (problem solving team, behavior support team,etc.) on effective Multi Tiered Systems of Support models
*Collaborates/problem solves with all district staff on potential difficult/litigious situations involving special education students
*Coordinates district assessments in cooperation with building principals
*Monitors district ADSIS programs.

Position Requirements:
*A Master’s Degree required in Special Education
*Special Education Director license required and/or working towards a Special Education Director’s licensure

Application Deadline: July 28, 2023 at 4:00pm. Interviews will take place the week of July 31, 2023

To apply: https://www.applitrack.com/pineisland/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Student+Support+Services