Minnesota Association of School Administrators
The Elementary School Principal administers the elementary school according to District and School Board Policies and provides educational leadership to the faculty and students with the goal of inspiring them to contribute their best efforts. The Principal participates in a cooperative effort with other principals, administrators, and coordinators in developing a program of continuity for the entire school system.
Interview Date: Friday, March 15.
JOB GOAL:
To enable the District to provide quality education for all students in the District.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Professional Skills – The teacher is expected to establish procedures of management to allow a maximum of learning and a minimum of disciplinary action by:
1. Planning and organizing effectively.
2. Demonstrating competency in his/her area.
3. Creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning.
4. Providing opportunities for individual differences.
5. Making provisions for individual differences.
6. Encouraging the development of independent work habits.
7. Using appropriate language for students to model.
8. Using varied and appropriate instructional techniques to accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.
Professional Relationships: The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with students by:
1. Encouraging respect for the rights, opinions, property, and contributions of others.
2. Being sensitive to factors which affect pupil achievement and behavior.
3. Being available for extra help.
4. Using methods of management that result in desired changes in behavior.
5. Communicating and maintaining a working relationship with parents.
6. Maintaining confidentiality with respect to students and their records.
7. Refraining from personal criticism of staff to students.
8. Avoiding use of position for commercial gain.
The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with fellow staff members by:
9. Cooperating with other staff members.
10. Consulting with co-workers in evaluating and meeting student needs.
11. Leaving clear and complete instructions for substitutes.
12. Following curriculum and policies approved by the Board.
13. Cooperating in evaluation of present curriculum.
14. Recommending possible revision of curriculum.
15. Being proficient or distinguished in all areas listed on the Teacher Performance Evaluation.
16. Communicating professionally and respectfully with students, staff, parents, and community members, using oral, written, and electronic means.
17. Attending work regularly.
18. Performing other duties as assigned.
Professional Development: The teacher is expected to demonstrate professional development by:
1. Participating actively in inservice programs.
2. Keeping abreast of professional developments in his/her particular area and in education as a whole.
3. Exploring new teaching techniques as alternatives to better accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.
JOB FUNCTION:
To help students master subject matter and skills in a learning environment which allows for the intellectual, physical, emotional, cultural, social and ethical growth of children in a changing world.
REPORTS TO:
Building principal or person designated by the district administrator.
SUPERVISES:
Students, student teachers or others as assigned.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The classroom teacher shall:
1. Make provisions in the classroom utilizing the philosophy that all children can learn as per mission statement.
2. Teach curriculum as per scope and sequence and/or department curriculum.
3. Modify curriculum as appropriate and as needed in the curriculum review cycle.
4. Provide an appropriate opportunity for students to master the Wisconsin Model Academic Standards.
5. Provide in a timely fashion the necessary documentation for completing the materials adoption process when appropriate.
6. Develop, implement and evaluate personal and professional instructional goals with the assistance of the building principal as part of ongoing staff development.
7. Identify and provide a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
8. Prepare for classes assigned and provide written evidence of preparation per building procedures.
9. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, consistent with the district’s philosophy, and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and communicate these objectives to students.
10. Strive to implement, by instruction and action, the district’s educational philosophy and instructional goals and objectives.
11. Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
12. Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
13. Develop reasonable rules for classroom behavior and related procedures.
14. Maintain order in the classroom in a consistently fair and just manner.
15. Employ a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media and assessment tools.
16. Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, provide timely feedback to students, and provide progress reports as required.
17. Assess student progress towards mastery of the Wisconsin Model Academic Standards as appropriate.
18. Identify any learning and behavioral difficulties of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists and the Individual Education Team meeting.
19. Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
20. Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, Board policy and administrative regulation.
21. Assist the administration in implementing Board policies and rules.
22. Encourage parent/guardian involvement by taking an active role and being available to students and parents/guardians for education-related purposes when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
23. Maintain effective lines of communication among staff, parents/guardians and supervisors to assist in the education of each child.
24. Serve as a role model by demonstrating a positive attitude, appropriate dress, timeliness, proper preparation and strong work habits.
25. Be responsible for students in his/her charge and for any and all students of the school during the school day and during school functions.
26. Work cooperatively with all staff, promote interdisciplinary collaboration and be supportive of other building/district programs.
27. Take responsibility for staying professionally current.
28. Attend all building faculty, department and Individual Education Plan (IEP) staffings and meetings as required or upon request.
29. Assume all other responsibilities and perform all other duties as assigned by the building principal or person designated by the district administrator.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:
1) He/she shall direct supervisory responsibility to the high school principal and director of student services.
2) He/she shall be responsible to each student, his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) and the teachers with whom services are rendered.
JOB FUNCTION:
As a school counselor, his/her primary function shall be to assist students in reaching their potential and assist them in developing positive and realistic self-concepts.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The school counselor shall:
1. Counseling. He/she shall:
a. Provide counseling which will assist each student toward increased personal growth, self-understanding and maturity.
b. Help determine the best educational placement of students.
c. Work with students individually or in groups toward solution of personal concerns.
2. Student appraisal. He/she shall:
a. Help students evaluate their aptitudes and abilities by interpreting standardized test results and other pertinent data.
b. Help students in the evolution of their educational, occupational and lifetime goals.
c. In cooperation with building principals, interpret results of the district’s testing program to staff, administrators or the community.
d. Supervise or assist in the maintenance of accurate cumulative records.
e. Help students make realistic assessments of the requirements of post-secondary educational institutions in which they express interest.
3. Information services. He/she shall:
a. Orient new students on school procedures and opportunities and help in the proper transfer of records.
b. Provide information to students and parents/guardians about course offerings, financial assistance and other information about post-secondary education.
c. Plan visits to schools, colleges or industries for interested students.
d. Provide career guidance and information about job opportunities for students leaving formal education.
e. Help develop parental involvement in the guidance and counseling program.
f. Orient students, staff, administrators and the community on the guidance and counseling program.
4. Referral. He/she shall:
a. Refer students who need special services to the proper individual or agency.
b. Help teachers with any student who demonstrates a possible special need in the classroom.
c. Participate in the M-team process.
5. Consultation. He/she shall:
a. Confer with parents/guardians when necessary serving as a consultant concerning the personal, educational and social development of their child.
b. Work closely with the faculty on student needs and seek their assistance when needed.
6. Program development. He/she shall:
a. In cooperation with administrators, develop a written kindergarten through grade 12 school counseling program.
b. Participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the established school counseling program.
c. Maintain current information regarding developments and procedures in the school counseling field.
7. Help the community gain a better understanding of school counseling services. He/she shall:
a. Release information to the news media that pertains to the school counseling program.
b. Schedule parent/teacher conferences when appropriate.
c. Participate in programs of civic organizations and other community groups when invited to do so.
Other Responsibilities:
The school counselor shall:
1. Function under the ethical code of the American Association for Counseling and Development (AACD).
2. Assume all other responsibilities and perform all other duties as assigned by the elementary, middle or high school principal or director of pupil services for the benefit of the district.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:
1) He/she shall direct supervisory responsibility to the high school principal and director of student services.
2) He/she shall be responsible to each student, his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) and the teachers with whom services are rendered.
JOB FUNCTION:
As a school counselor, his/her primary function shall be to assist students in reaching their potential and assist them in developing positive and realistic self-concepts.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The school counselor shall:
1. Counseling. He/she shall:
a. Provide counseling which will assist each student toward increased personal growth, self-understanding and maturity.
b. Help determine the best educational placement of students.
c. Work with students individually or in groups toward solution of personal concerns.
2. Student appraisal. He/she shall:
a. Help students evaluate their aptitudes and abilities by interpreting standardized test results and other pertinent data.
b. Help students in the evolution of their educational, occupational and lifetime goals.
c. In cooperation with building principals, interpret results of the district’s testing program to staff, administrators or the community.
d. Supervise or assist in the maintenance of accurate cumulative records.
e. Help students make realistic assessments of the requirements of post-secondary educational institutions in which they express interest.
3. Information services. He/she shall:
a. Orient new students on school procedures and opportunities and help in the proper transfer of records.
b. Provide information to students and parents/guardians about course offerings, financial assistance and other information about post-secondary education.
c. Plan visits to schools, colleges or industries for interested students.
d. Provide career guidance and information about job opportunities for students leaving formal education.
e. Help develop parental involvement in the guidance and counseling program.
f. Orient students, staff, administrators and the community on the guidance and counseling program.
4. Referral. He/she shall:
a. Refer students who need special services to the proper individual or agency.
b. Help teachers with any student who demonstrates a possible special need in the classroom.
c. Participate in the M-team process.
5. Consultation. He/she shall:
a. Confer with parents/guardians when necessary serving as a consultant concerning the personal, educational and social development of their child.
b. Work closely with the faculty on student needs and seek their assistance when needed.
6. Program development. He/she shall:
a. In cooperation with administrators, develop a written kindergarten through grade 12 school counseling program.
b. Participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the established school counseling program.
c. Maintain current information regarding developments and procedures in the school counseling field.
7. Help the community gain a better understanding of school counseling services. He/she shall:
a. Release information to the news media that pertains to the school counseling program.
b. Schedule parent/teacher conferences when appropriate.
c. Participate in programs of civic organizations and other community groups when invited to do so.
Other Responsibilities:
The school counselor shall:
1. Function under the ethical code of the American Association for Counseling and Development (AACD).
2. Assume all other responsibilities and perform all other duties as assigned by the elementary, middle or high school principal or director of pupil services for the benefit of the district.
Job Title- Math RtI Interventionist – Long Term Substitute
Job Description- 1.0 FTE (2023-24 School Year)
Qualifications- Candidates must have or be eligible for WI DPI certification in Middle School Education or appropriate Long Term Substitute Licensure