2023 Summer Learning Program Teacher - Language Arts/Reading, Grades 6-8, 2 Positions

JobID: 7229

Position Type:
Secondary Teaching/English/Language Arts

Date Posted:
3/31/2023

Location:
MME and MMW

Date Available:
6/19/23

Closing Date:
Until Filled

License Required:
Minnesota 5-8/5-12 Communication Arts & Literature

Assignment Details:
One Lang Arts Teacher will work at MME
One Lang Arts Teacher will work at MMW
Dates: June 19-22, 26-29; July 10-13, 17-20, Plus 2 Planning Days
Days: Monday - Thursday
Hours: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Subject: Language Arts/Reading

Summary of Assignment:
This program will be taught by licensed Language Arts teachers and is for students who have been identified in need of additional time and support to develop essential skills to be ready for instruction at the next grade level for the 2023-24 school year.
The program will focus on reading/language arts, with additional opportunities for social and emotional learning, peer interaction and engagement in a variety of activities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the District approved curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
2. Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
3. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
4. Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records in a timely fashion prepares progress reports.
5. Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
6. Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of Schoology, newsletters, phone calls, e-mails, conferences, etc.
7. Works in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.
8. Maintains and improves professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars in an effort to stay current with best teaching practices.
9. Participates in a professional learning community on a regular basis.
10. Integration of technology into instruction.
11. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Specific Responsibilities:
1. Collaborative work in a fast-paced environment interacting with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community with multiple requests and concerns.
2. Support and communicate with other administrators and staff.
3. Respond in emergency situations.
4. Know, interpret, and follow school District policies.
5. May plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
6. May provide input to the goal-setting process for paraprofessionals.

Knowledge and Skills:
1. Demonstrated ability to apply appropriate skills in performing daily routines.
2. Demonstrated ability to operate a computer, software and necessary classroom technology.
3. Ability to develop effective and positive working relationships with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community.
4. Maintain professional composure while dealing with a variety of personalities and situations.
5. Show initiative and function as a self-starter.
6. Effectively communicate and have interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Compensation:
Current Minnetonka Teachers: Contract equivalent hourly rate
New Hires: Summer School Pay Rate per CBA

Hiring Administrators:
Anjie Flowers, Executive Director of Human Resources
Dr. Amy LaDue, Associate Superintendent
Middle School Principals

Application Procedure:
Please upload a letter of interest, resume, 3 letters of professional recommendation, transcripts and Minnesota Teacher license information with your online application.

Current Employees, please fill out the Internal Application form found on the district website under "District" then "Departments-Human Resources" click "Submit an Internal Application/Transfer Form" found on the right side of the page. Current employees do not need to attach letters of recommendation or transcripts.

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