Ojibwe Language Teacher (Grades K-8

Ojibwe Language Teacher

Duluth Edison Charter Schools are hiring for Ojibwe Language Teacher. We are dedicated to the achievement of academic and personal excellence for every student. Join our team today!

Position Summary:

A teacher at Duluth Edison Charter School (DECS) is committed to academic and personal excellence for every student. Teachers will understand what it means to be a lifelong learner and participate in ongoing professional development, goal setting, learning, and reflection in each school year. Teachers will work as a team member in their assigned House Team.

Key Position Specific Roles & Responsibilities:

• Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines and state or national standards; implement and teach the core values established by our school as the focus of instruction and discussion when appropriate
• Uses formative and summative assessment data to inform instruction
• Writes, implements and evaluates his or her own professional development plans
• Teaches rules of conduct; models the behavior expected of students; maintains order in the classroom and on the playground
• Creates and manages a PBIS based learning environment that enables students to feel safe, be creative and develop excellence
• Keeps attendance and grade records as required by school
• Utilize our Infinite Campus system and enter grades in a timely fashion
• Differentiates instruction to accommodate the needs of all students in the classroom
• Administers MAP, MCA and other assigned assessments as relevant to his or her area of teaching
• Analyzes classroom data to inform his or her teaching and small group instruction
• Integrates technology into their teaching and professional activities
• Collaborates with house teams on curriculum, planning and student needs
• Attends house and staff meetings; attends and participates in professional development trainings
• Creates and works toward ongoing communication with parents in a variety of forms
• Implements school and district policies and procedures
• Participates in and contributes to student planning and problem solving conferences
• Collaborates with other professionals/stakeholders working with the student
• Implements any planned and documented interventions
• Participates in and contributes to student 504 Plan meetings and IEP meetings
• Collaborates with other professionals/stakeholders working with the student
• Implements any accommodations and makes any modifications for designated students as indicated in the students' Section 504 and Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Maintains familiarity with and be prepared to implement current district and building Emergency Procedures
• Complete assigned student learning conferences
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information, adheres to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations
• Demonstrates familiarity with policies of the Duluth Public Schools District and state and federal regulations pertaining to education
• Participates on committees and special projects and other related duties as assigned
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Language / Communication Skills
• Reasoning Ability
• Availability & Attendance
• Computer Skills
• Mathematical Skills
• Psychology
• Social Perceptiveness

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• Education:
  
  Completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with course work in education or related area. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience permitting one to obtain licensure as a teacher by the Minnesota Department of Education.
• Certification or Licensure:
  Valid Minnesota Teacher's License appropriate for the particular grades or subject matter area assigned.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Ability to endure prolonged walking, sitting, standing, use of pulling, bending, and stooping movements.
• Ability to adapt to changes in daily work hours and schedule.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.