Minnetonka, MN, US,
55345
Full Time, Part Time
7 November 2024Company Description
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Company Name: Hopkins
Company Name: Hopkins
Job Description
This posting serves for all Hopkins Schools High School Teaching positions for the 2024 – 2025 school year.
**You may apply and be considered even if you will not receive your license until Summer 2024**
FTE: 1.0 FTE; 185 days (part time FTE's may also be available)
Salary: Per HEA Salary Schedule (currently being settled for the 2024-2025 years)
SUMMARY:
Creates a classroom environment which fosters learning and personal growth; motivates pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide an excellent education.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience:
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
Required Knowledge:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility to work in a classroom setting, use standard equipment and stamina to stand for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a classroom setting.
Occasional travel required to locations throughout the District.
**You may apply and be considered even if you will not receive your license until Summer 2024**
FTE: 1.0 FTE; 185 days (part time FTE's may also be available)
Salary: Per HEA Salary Schedule (currently being settled for the 2024-2025 years)
SUMMARY:
Creates a classroom environment which fosters learning and personal growth; motivates pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide an excellent education.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials; and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
- Teaches district-approved curriculum.
- Translates lesson plans into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
- Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
- Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and in a timely fashion prepares progress reports. Communicates this information regularly with parents.
- Identifies pupil needs, makes appropriate referrals, and develops strategies for individual education plans.
- Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.
- Maintains a professional day, as defined by building/and contract.
- Communicates regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, notes, phone calls, e-mails, conferences, etc.
- Assists with planning and coordinating the work of paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
- Works in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.
- Maintains and improves professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, formal coursework, workshops and seminars to stay current with best teaching practices.
- Participates in a personal professional goal-setting process on a regular basis.
- Promotes and supports the overall mission of the District by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, or a closely related field.
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
- Driver’s license.
- Minnesota Teaching License.
Required Knowledge:
- District policies and procedures.
- Curriculum requirements and learning objectives.
- State and Federal laws and regulatory issues governing public education, including rules and regulations of the Minnesota Department of Education.
- Legal, ethical and professional rules of conduct for public education teachers.
- Principles and techniques of making effective oral presentations.
- Computer applications related to the work.
- Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- Developing and maintaining a public education learning environment in which positive, appropriate behavior is encouraged, and discipline problems are minimized.
- Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
- Operating a personal computer using standard and specialized software.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
- Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
- Commitment to the District mission, which is to ensure high quality, innovative, challenging education where all learners are valued and respected.
- Performing assigned responsibilities in a manner consistent with the District’s established Core Values.
- Advancing the District’s mission and values through careful attention to the key issues of Learning, Environment, and Resources.
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility to work in a classroom setting, use standard equipment and stamina to stand for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a classroom setting.
Occasional travel required to locations throughout the District.