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Long Term Substitute Teacher – Grade 2

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Woodland Elementary School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Long Term Substitute 2nd Grade Teacher to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will create a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for young students, encouraging academic, social, and emotional growth and will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state and national standards while fostering creativity and critical thinking.

 

Long term Sub Dates: approximately December 14, 2024- March 3, 2025.

Key responsibilities:

Develop and implement lesson plans that meet educational standards and cater to the diverse needs of second-grade students.
Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel safe, valued, and motivated to learn.
Use various teaching methods to engage students and promote active learning, including hands-on activities, group projects, and interactive technology.
Assess student performance through formal and informal evaluations, and provide constructive feedback to support academic progress.
Communicate regularly with parents and guardians to report on student progress and collaborate on any necessary interventions.
Collaborate with fellow teachers, staff, and administration to enhance the overall educational experience at the school.
Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and any relevant documentation.
Participate in school activities, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities.

English Language (EL) Teacher

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Teacher Level: PreK -22 years old

Building Location: District-wide

Total FTE: 1.0

Performs intermediate professional work enhancing student learning through individual and small group interventions, assessments and progress monitoring, and related work as apparent or assigned.

Essential Functions:

Implement lesson plans and strategy development;

Provide direct teaching instruction to identified Multilingual Learners, including newcomer students, to improve academic achievement in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening, as well as cultural orientation;

Collaborate with general education teachers to enhance lesson plans and select appropriate educational materials and activities that help Multilingual Learners meet curriculum objectives aligned with district curriculum and state outcomes;

Coordinate and/or deliver training as needed in regards to “best practices” to support English Language Development (ELD) for general education teachers;

Communicate the needs of identified Multilingual Learners to general education teachers to ensure student success;

Complete diagnostic assessments/screenings on identified students; monitor student performance, progress and behavior on a regular basis; maintain a classroom conducive to learning; reinforce information previously presented in the classroom; supervise students during the school day per established schedule.

Interpret results of diagnostic screening/assessments; implement appropriate interventions based on diagnostics; establish process monitoring groups and accurately enter and interpret data; regularly monitor students’ progress using Grade Outcome Measurements; assist staff in intervention procedures, data entry and provide instruction as necessary; maintain accurate attendance records, student progress, and direct behavior rating scale monitoring for each student; submit year-end data report as directed by supervisor.

Participate in internal and external meetings, open houses and special events; attend professional development activities and identify areas of growth and development; communicate with Teachers on a regular basis; attend parent and/or student conferences; Maintain a safe environment for students.

American Sign Language Interpreter Long Term Substitute

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ASL interpreter long-term sub needed for Elementary building

Approximate Dates: 10/7/24 – 1/22/25

General Definition of Work:

Performs intermediate skilled human support work assisting deaf or hearing-impaired individuals understand what is being communicated, and related work as apparent or assigned.  Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Director of Student Support Services.

Essential Functions:

Translate the spoken word into sign language.

Provide guidance to students regarding routines, schedules and management of materials.

Consult with licensed staff as necessary.

Special Education Teacher

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Teacher Level: Special Education Teacher, EBD or ABS

Building Location:TBD

Total FTE:1.0

Alexandria Public Schools is seeking a passionate and dedicated Special Education Behavior Teacher to join our team.  This position requires a skilled educator with a strong background in behavior management and special education to provide individualized support to students with emotional and behavioral challenges.

 

Essential Functions:

Deliver instruction in social skills, anger management, and problem-solving strategies; implement lesson plans on instructional units; develop and determine methods, approaches and instructional units; maintain a supportive classroom environment that is conducive to learning.

Assess and evaluate student performance against lesson plans; determine the need for re-instruction, de-escalation, or need for new approach; reinforce information previously taught in the classroom; determine grades for reporting purposes; monitor student performance and behaviors.  Conduct special education assessments per MN state statute. Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records and documentation.

Develop and plan instructional activities; develop and implement lesson plans personalized for individual student needs; Develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) based on student assessments and data analysis and develop appropriate goals and accommodations; implement student assessments and evaluate results; determine assessment process for instructional units; research topics and materials designed to improve instructional presentations.

Prepare for substitute teachers; communicate with parents and participate in parent/student conferences; participate and prepare for the peer evaluation process.

Supervise students during the school day according to the established building schedule; provide indirect supervision during regular school days.

Collaborate with staff in evaluating individual student issues and approaches to instructional units; evaluate new teaching technologies and/or procedures.

Participate in meetings (building staff meetings, departmental meetings, grade level meetings, IEP meetings, staff development, open house/orientation) as necessary or required; attend professional development activities.

High School Teacher – Orchestra

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Teacher Level: 9-12

Building Location: Alexandria Area High School

Total FTE: .5

Essential Functions:

Deliver classroom instruction; implement lesson plans on instructional units; develop and determine methods, approaches and instructional units; maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.

Assess and evaluate student performance against lesson plans; determine the need for re-instruction or need for new approach; reinforce information previously taught in the classroom; determine grades for reporting purposes; monitor student performance and behaviors and determine how to approach bad behaviors.

Develop and plan instructional activities; develop and implement lesson plans personalized for individual student needs; assist in the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs); implement student assessments and evaluate results; determine assessment process for instructional units; research topics and materials designed to improve instructional presentations.

Prepare for substitute teachers; communicate with parents and participate in parent/student conferences; participate and prepare for peer evaluation process.

Supervise students during the school day according to the established building schedule; provide indirect supervision during regular school days.

Collaborate with staff in evaluating individual student issues and approaches to instructional units; evaluate new teaching technologies and/or procedures.

Participate in meetings (building staff meetings, departmental meetings, grade level meetings, staff development, open house/orientation) as necessary or required; attend professional development activities.

Title I Teacher – Part Time

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Level: Title I Teacher – One year

Location(s): Zion Lutheran School and Alexandria Community Christian School

Duration: September 8, 2024-May 31, 2025

FTE: Part Time

Essential Functions:

Deliver small group instruction in reading and mathematics according to team recommendations and progress monitoring.

Assess and evaluate student performance; provide intervention services in mathematics and reading, reinforce information previously taught in the classroom;  monitor student performance and behaviors and provide support for behavioral intervention as needed.

Develop and plan instructional activities; develop and implement lesson plans personalized for individual student needs; implement student assessments and evaluate results; participate in staff development, collect and prepare student data for the student intervention teams, research topics and materials designed to improve instructional presentations.

Collaborate with general education teachers, Student Intervention Teams, and communicate with parents and administration regarding student data and progress.

Collaborate with staff in evaluating individual student issues and approaches to instructional units; evaluate new teaching technologies and/or procedures.