Dassel-Cokato Middle School is looking to add another talented, passionate, professional to help further our mission of promoting positive relationships, personal responsibility, and academic rigor to prepare students for success in a changing world.

Duties

Develops and administers school curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
Supervises students in activities that take place out of the classroom during the school day
Administers standardized tests in accordance with District testing programs.
Note: The above description illustrates tasks and responsibilities, it is not meant to be inclusive of every task and responsibility

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
Knowledge of ELA school curriculum and concepts.
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications

Minnesota Teaching License in 5-8 Communications, English/Language Arts
Read Act Training (LETRS, CORE) preferred
Highly effective interpersonal skills
Ability to work harmoniously with a wide range of students, families, and staff members
Commitment to equitable education of all students

Salary and Benefits

DCEA Master Agreement
Determined by teacher salary schedule

We are looking for candidates who, in addition to striving for classroom excellence, have a passion for leading students in extra-curricular activities. Candidates who are committed to furthering our students’ experiences beyond the school day will be given increased consideration.

Dassel-Cokato Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

7/8th Grade ELA Teacher