Elementary Teacher - Red Lake School District #38

Employment Opportunity

Posted: 06/28/2020; Until Filled

Red Lake School District #38 is accepting applications for an Elementary Teacher beginning the start of the 2020-2021

School Year:

JOB TITLE: Elementary Teacher

BUILDING: Assigned to Elementary School

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

JOB PURPOSE: The Elementary Classroom Teacher shall structure, implement, direct instruction and

facilitate learning for students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Elementary Classroom Teacher shall;

1. Possess a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from an accredited university.

2. Must possess a valid Minnesota licensure.

3. Have prior teaching experience in grades K-6.

4. Have a strong moral character and work ethic.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

1. Experience as a teacher at this level and experience with Native American children is preferred.

JOB DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITES

1. Demonstrate knowledge of foundational processes for students in grades K-6.

2. Demonstrate ability to use and apply a wide variety of instructional practices, teaching strategies, and

curriculum materials to support instruction across content areas.

3. Demonstrate ability to use a variety of assessments and strategies to plan and implement instruction.

4. Demonstrate knowledge and application of MN Standards and Benchmarks in instruction and

curriculum.

5. Demonstrate experience in analyzing and interpreting formative and summative data.

6. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

7. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic structure and areas of the MCA Assessments.

8. Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to select and implement appropriate interventions.

9. Demonstrate an interest and willingness to work as an effective member of professional learning teams,

grade level teams, and participate as a contributing member on Site committees.

10. Demonstrate an understanding of differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students.

11. Demonstrate an understanding and ability to implement data driven decision making and data driven

instruction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Engages and supports students in learning by providing for a variety of learning styles and ability levels.

2. Creates and maintains effective environments for student learning.

3. Develops and implements effective classroom management procedures.

4. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior through proper control and supervision and the

provision of learning activities which stimulate the interest and motivation of pupils.

5. Understands and organize subject matter for student learning focusing upon the standards outlined in the

state content and site curriculum standards.

6. Effectively plans standard-based instruction and designs learning experiences for all students. Employs

technology as appropriate to enhance instruction.

7. Assess students for learning in accordance with District and state requirements.

8. Develops as a professional educator.

9. Communicates effectively with students and parents.

10. Supports and abides by school and District policies and procedures.

11. Performs extracurricular duties as assigned.

12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITES:

Utilizes proper English usage, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and English speaking skills.

1. Knowledge of District policies, rules, and regulations.

2. Works with students, District personnel, and general public in a pleasant and cooperative manner.

3. Understands and follows complex oral and written instruction and completes assignments in an

independent manner.

4. Analyzes situation and takes appropriate action regarding routine/emergency procedural matters without

immediate supervision.

5. Plans, organizes, and coordinates assigned tasks to meet established timelines.

6. Maintains professional confidentiality and works collaboratively with peers.

7. Possesses knowledge of technology to present lessons, communicate with others, and keep records.

PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Stand, walk, bend over, kneel, crouch, reach, overhead, grasp, push, and pull. Move, lift, and/or carry up

to 30 lbs. to should height.

2. Repetitive use of hands (i.e. fine manipulation, simple grasping, and power grasping).

3. Stand, sit, and/or walk for extended periods of time.

4. Demonstrates normal depth perception.

5. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard or typewriter, operate standard office

equipment, and use a telephone.

6. See and read a computer screen and printed matter with or without visual aids.

Verification of Competency and Application Process:

To apply, send: 1) completed District application, 2) cover letter and resume, 3) three letters of

reference from educational professionals, and 4) documentation of licensure credentials or statement of

ability to meet licensure requirements to:

Human Resources

Red Lake School District #38

PO Box 499

Red Lake, MN 56671

Or, fax to (218) 679-2321 or email to avanhorn@redlake.k12.mn.us