Coordinator of Teaching and Learning

The Worthington School district #518, Worthington, Minnesota is seeking a successful and experienced Coordinator of Teaching and Learning candidate.  A working knowledge of grants, curriculum, assessment/testing and staff development/mentoring is essential elements to this position.  The successful candidate will provide leadership to our employees related to training, research and implementation of programs.

The following are the qualifications for the position.  A minimum of five years of successful classroom teaching experience, working towards or have a masters degree in an area of education with some emphasis in educational leadership, and an understanding of quality teaching strategies and utilization of best practices as well as knowledge of the above mentioned areas.

This a 10 month position in which the candidate must possesses excellent communication skills, work in a culturally diverse community, work cooperatively with administration, staff, parents, and the community.

Worthington is a stable regional center located on the prairies of southwestern Minnesota with direct interstate highway connection to Sioux Falls, Sioux City and Minneapolis/St. Paul.  The community has a long history of aggressive support for public education and high expectation for academic achievement.

Candidates must provide:  Letter of application, resume, three letters of reference, copies of academic credentials and a completed application form to:

Superintendent

Worthington School District #518

1117 Marine Avenue

Worthington, Minnesota  56187

Application Deadline:  May 14, 2008

Middle School Principal

The Worthington School District #518, Worthington, Minnesota is seeking successful and experienced Middle School Principal candidates.  A working knowledge of No Child Left Behind, Minnesota Standards, and the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments are essential to the position.  The successful candidate will provide leadership in a 510 pupil 6-8 Middle School building.  The school district total enrollment is approximately 2,250 students K-12.

The ideal candidate should be:

• An excellent communicator both written and verbally.
• Able to work with a culturally diverse student population.
• Able to implement a standards-base curriculum.
• Able to work cooperatively and effectively with administrative team, experienced and dedicated staff, parents and community.
• Able to provide knowledge in the Middle School philosophy and data driven decision making for quality programming.

Worthington is a stable regional center located on the prairies of southwestern Minnesota with direct interstate highway connection to Sioux Falls, Sioux City and Minneapolis/St. Paul.  The community has a long history of aggressive support for public education and a high expectation for academic achievement.

Application Deadline:  May 19, 2008

Candidates must provide:  Letter of application, resume, three letters of reference, copies of academic credentials and a completed application form to:

Middle School Principal Search Committee

Worthington School District #518

1117 Marine Avenue

Worthington, Minnesota  56187

Class II Custodian.  Worthington Independent School District 518 is seeking applicants for a Class II Custodian at the Middle School.  This would be a 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. shift.  Responsibilities include:  Supervision of evening staff, general maintenance, daily cleaning, and event set up and tear down.  Individual should have ability to work independently as well as a part of a team, be self-directed, energetic and able to get along with others.  Boiler license preferred but not required.  Final Application Date:  May 9, 2008.  Starting date:  As soon as possible.

APPLY TO:

David Skog, Director of Management Services

District Administration Office

1117 Marine Ave.

Worthington, MN  56187

507-372-2172

Agriculture Instructor/FFA Advisor.  Worthington Independent School District 518 is seeking applicants for an Agriculture Instructor for the 2008-2009 school year.  Candidate should have a general background in agriscience, biotechnology, production agriculture and basic shop experience.  The candidate will also be responsible for FFA duties and extended contract days.  The position will be shared with another school district and require travel.  Send cover letter, resume, application, and credentials.  Final Application Date:  June 10, 2008, or until filled.  Starting date:  August 2008.

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Paul Karelis, Assistant Principal

Worthington High School

1211 Clary St.

Worthington, MN  56187

507-376-6121

DCD Teacher.  Worthington Independent School District 518 is seeking applicants for a full-time DCD teaching position for the 2008-2009 school year.  Qualifications/General Duties:  A valid MN K-12 DCD teaching license is desired.  Enthusiastic applicants are expected to be life-long learners in a student-focused environment.  Must be motivated to work with challenging students and be the team leader.  Experience with diversity is desired.  Interested applicants should submit the following:  Application, cover letter, resume, copy of MN licensure, transcripts and references.  Final Application Date:  May 19, 2008.  Starting date:  August 18, 2008.

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Dr. Clete Lipetzky, Principal

Worthington Middle School

1401 Crailsheim Rd.

Worthington, MN  56187

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher.  Worthington Independent School District 518 is seeking applicants for a full-time Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for the 2008-2009 school year.  Qualifications/General Duties:  The candidate must be licensed by the State of Minnesota in Early Childhood Special Education.  The early childhood position will include classroom, homebound, and inclusion site instruction.  The candidate needs to have good oral and written communication skills. The position includes working with other Early Childhood Teachers, interpreters, therapists, and parents in a team oriented manner.  This position will focus on education for students from birth to age six.  Final Application Date:  May 8, 2008.  Starting date:  August 18, 2008.

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Paul Besel, Principal

Prairie Elementary School

1700 1^st Ave. SW

Worthington, MN  56187

Speech Pathologist.  Worthington Independent School District 518 is seeking applicants for a Speech Pathologist for the 2008-2009 school year.  Qualifications/General Duties:  Licensed in Minnesota as a Speech/Language Pathologist.  Work with special education teams at Worthington High School and Middle School.  Provide direct services to students, conduct assessments and write IEP’s.  Competitive salary and benefits package.  Final Application Date:  May 16, 2008.  Starting date:  August 18, 2008.

APPLY TO:

Betty McAllister, Director

Special Programs

117 11^th Ave.

Worthington, MN  56187