Kindergarten Specialist, FTE 0.5

About the role

Candidates selected to fill the role of Kindergarten Specialist Teacher for Wayzata Public Schools will be given the great responsibility of continuing our long-standing commitment to academic excellence. This will be done through the design and delivery of instruction that ensures the success of a diverse population of learners. In addition, you will be responsible for building positive relationships and working collaboratively with students, parents, and staff members to foster a positive experience for the entire learning community.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver instruction that ensures the success of a diverse population of learners.
• Build positive relationships and work collaboratively with students, parents, and staff members.
• Manage classroom behavior.
• Apply local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain applicable student records to demonstrate improvement in behavior.
• Operate a computer and applicable software applications.

Qualifications

• Previous elementary teaching experience is preferred.
• This position requires a valid MN K-5 Elementary Teaching License.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to create a positive learning environment.
• Deep knowledge of elementary pedagogy.
• Understanding of Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Development and Acquisition.
• Understanding of school-wide assessments.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Record-keeping principles.
• Proficiency with computers and related software applications.

Skills

• Ability to build strong and positive relationships with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Managing classroom behavior.
• Experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated strategies that support diverse learners.
• The ability to calmly and effectively deal with a variety of unexpected circumstances.
• Proficiency with current technology used to support communication, academics, and student progress monitoring.
• Organization and implementation of school-wide testing protocols.
• Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.