Teacher - Grade 4 At Wellstone Elementary For 2023-2024 Sy

Minimum Qualifications:

A valid teaching license for the appropriate grade level and subject area issued by the Minnesota Department of Education.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and writing.
• Ability to work in a cooperative learning environment.
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based upon district and schools goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of the core curriculum areas the teacher is responsible for instructing.
• Knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts.
• Ability to evaluate student performance and to present evaluations in a manner that fosters higher student achievement.
• Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology as appropriate.
• Knowledge of instructional technologies.
• Strong skills in classroom presentation and management.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of teaching and learning strategies to meet a wide range of student learning styles and abilities.
• Ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations.
• Knowledge of research and trends in teaching and learning styles.
• Strong interpersonal skills to include the ability to work effectively with students, parents, district staff and community members from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:

• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Provide instruction in the core curriculum areas for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies.
• Maintain contact and communications with parents of students and work with them in the academic development of the student; participate in parent teacher conferences.
• Perform classroom management duties; enforce rules governing the conduct of students; take appropriate disciplinary action with students when necessary.
• Evaluate student performance in accordance with system used by school and/or District; promote student achievement; maintain required student records; make related reports to the principal as prescribed or authorized by the superintendent.
• Develop and implement innovative methods for providing instruction to students.
• Contribute to the District's Strong Schools, Strong Communities efforts by partnering with other staff to contribute to student achievement and the alignment and sustainability of resources.
• Continue to seek professional growth and development in the curriculum areas for which employed; attend professional development required by the District.
• Support the Minnesota Graduation Standards; implement the goals and objectives of the District and the school and/or program to which assigned.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are functions that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation through the Americans with¿Disability¿Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disability Amendments Act (ADAAA). The essential functions are typical duties as outline under Responsibilities.

Regular and reliable attendance.

Maybe exposed to various cleaning products.

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

This is a 10¿month position working 40¿hours¿per week.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Teachers¿negotiated labor agreement. The labor agreement and salary schedule can be found at¿https://www.spps.org/Page/33566.¿

Benefits are available to new employees after 30 days of active employment.¿ Benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, sick leave, pension plan, tax-free retirement account, and flexible spending account.¿ Some employee groups also receive vacation, dental insurance and disability insurance.¿ A benefits summary is available at¿https://www.spps.org/Domain/13220.

How to Apply

To be considered further, please apply for this position and attach a resume and cover letter to your online application.

The Human Resource Department will review your application materials and contact you regarding the next steps.

To attach additional documents to your online application, click on the "Additional Attachments" link from the applicant homepage and upload your documents as attachments.¿ Valid file extensions for attaching a document include .doc, .txt, .rtf, and .pdf.

Other Information

Transcript - Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of hire.¿ You must submit official transcripts within 30 days of your start date.¿ Formal credential evaluation is required for post-secondary education completed outside of the United States.

Veteran's Preference - If you are an eligible veteran applying for a job where veteran's preference applies and wish to claim Veterans Preference you must submit a legible copy of your DD214 to the Human Resource Department with your employment application. If your claim is approved, five or ten additional points will be added to your final passing score.

Criminal Background Investigation and Reference Checks - Reference checks and a criminal background investigation will be completed as a condition of hire for all new employees and for former employees who have not been employed by the District for more than six months

Equal Employment Opportunity

Saint Paul Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.

Equity Statement

SPPS is committed to eliminating racial disparities and predictability in achievement and to a workforce which embodies this commitment.