Computer Science Teacher Assistant Jobs in Minnesota

LICENSED MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER
Noble Academy District 4171
Job Description 
GENERAL PURPOSE: To create an educational program, classroom and building environment that is Multicultural/Gender/Ability Fair, is favorable to learning and growth, and is based on a commitment that all children can learn.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
         A valid Minnesota teaching license, certificate, or other legal credentials required for level of assignment
         Demonstrates continued professional development through course work, research, peer collaboration, and/or job-embedded staff development
         Working knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, and as well as students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective
         Data driven
         Ability to adapt to change in a positive, professional and proactive manner  
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
         Acquires knowledge of the school's academic programs and expectations/goals; works to support and achieve those goals
         Establishes developmentally appropriate instructional and behavioral expectations for self and students; communicates them to students and their families
         Creates lessons and learning environments that are safe, respectful and interesting as well as Multicultural/Gender/Ability Fair; selects, adapts and individualizes materials appropriate for diverse student populations and skills
         Teaches students the required curricula using strategies that foster thinking, reasoning and problem solving
         Collaborates and communicates regularly with families in making educational decisions and uses family and community resources to support learning
         Assesses student developmental, cognitive, and social needs, and provides developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs
         Regularly assesses student learning by using multiple forms of assessment
         Facilitates positive interactions between students and teacher, student and peers, and student and other adults
         Models learning and behaviors consistent with the expectations for students
         Assesses own instructional effectiveness through the Professional Development Process (PDP)
         Participates in ongoing and regular staff, team and individual professional development
         Collaborates with peers to develop, plan and implement best practices based on the needs/abilities of the students
         Participates in site-based management and shared decision-making
         Always keeps the students' needs and rights first and foremost in any educational decision-making
         Demonstrates competence in the school's standards of effective instruction
         Tracks student attendance and maintains records for school administration and records behavior problems and discipline actions
         Has a working knowledge of and implements the Minnesota State Standards
         Participates in all school/family events beyond the school day
         Develops guidelines for safety and the school day classroom behavior; ensures students follow them
         Organizes desks, bulletin boards, classroom materials, computer stations and other classroom displays as directed by the senior administration
         Teaches subjects to students, tracks assignments, grades tests, and assigns homework regularly
         Maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning
         Participates in all staff development as scheduled
         Maintains consistencies in instructional programs and other academic decisions made by shared leadership of the staff and the senior administration
         Follows other duties as assigned by the senior administration
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
         Assists the senior administration with marketing the school through the use of banners, flyers, brochures, signs, fundraising events, etc. as needed
         Ability and willingness to keep records and office space organized and easily accessible
         Considerable ability to follow through in a timely manner
         Considerable knowledge of and ability to perform classroom management skills, practices and relationship building
         Considerable skills in teaching others to safely operate office machines and equipment
         Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to members of the public, the community, the staff, the students, and the administration
         Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a variety of personality types and dispositions in numerous circumstances while maintaining a controlled, tactful, respectful, professional manner
         Excellent team player skills with positive attitude
         Ability to maintain a calm presence in an emergency
         Ability to think clearly in any situation, determine priorities, and handle multiple tasks
         Ability to make appropriate decisions quickly
         Willingness to show initiative in problem solving and team goal achievements
 

POSITION INFORMATION:

• Salary: $46,000-$50,000 based on qualifications
• Benefits: Medical, HSA, dental, vision, life & disability, accident & hospital , virtual primary care clinic, retirement (TRA)/supplemental retirement (403b) & district matches, PTO

 
Please note that all employees are expected to understand their role as stated herein and understand that this list is not inclusive. All staff must follow through with responsibilities knowing that sometimes they will have to perform tasks assigned by senior administration that are not part of their job descriptions. Responsibilities are subject to change with or without notice.
Noble Academy is an equal opportunity employer.  Employment consideration is made without regard to race, color, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability marital or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected statuses.