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Description
POSITION INFORMATION:
Program dates and times are July 8-August 1, Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. The daily schedule for this position is 8:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. The program site is Cottage Grove Middle School. Summer school planning and teacher professional development will occur on June 26.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Each day students will participate in a morning home base session, lunch, and three structured class periods: math, ELA, and an elective. Home base, ELA, and elective content will be planned around a common theme. Teachers will lead home base sessions, teach one content area, and have the option of a duty-free lunch break. Class rosters may include students from up to two grade levels (5-6, 6-7, or 7-8). The staffing ratio will be 20:1. Every student will have access to a mobile device.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide instruction and guidance for students attending Middle School Targeted Services Summer School.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, investigate, and communicate.
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
- Incorporate SEL curriculum and AVID strategies into daily check and connect sessions and mathematics instruction.
- Utilize Schoology as a platform for student learning and family engagement.
- Connect mathematics instruction to the program theme as appropriate, and in collaboration with grade level team members.
- Create a positive environment to ensure successful learning for all students.
- Communicate with families to share information about program content and student progress.
- Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, site coordinators, and extended learning coordinator in order to resolve students’ behavioral and academic concerns.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic issues or special academic interests.
- Understand and maintain boundaries and confidentiality with students, families and staff.
- Supervise students during transitions between classes/activities, arrival, and dismissal.
- Other duties as assigned
JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):
Required:
- Current Minnesota Teaching License in Mathematics and/or Special Education.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated creativity, flexibility and enthusiasm to support students through innovative instruction.
- Demonstrated collaboration and relationship-building skills.
- Prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
- Communicates with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.
- Demonstrates an appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.