Other+Roles+for+Educators

The primary goal of the department chairperson is to provide leadership in the development of quality instruction for students. The department chairperson will assist teachers with strategies which facilitate improved student achievement. Grade level chairs, department chairpersons, and team leaders are essential positions which provide effective implementation of a school’s program. Such positions foster leadership experiences and provide the individual an opportunity to develop positive leadership traits. Appointments are made on an annual basis. Serve as a curriculum leader by assisting in the review of lesson plans, and in the development of curriculum, goals and philosophies. Assist teachers with the development of strategies to improve instruction, including classroom management techniques, and serve as a resource person in re-mediating unacceptable areas as cited by the administrators on observation forms. Coordinate departmental duties including preparation of reports, agendas, minutes and surveys. Recommend curriculum offerings and appropriate teachers for instructional assignments; monitor master schedule in the department. Review status of department regarding objectives and staff development activities. || || [|Link] || Works with the board of education, superintendent of schools, principals, subjectarea supervisors, faculty, and community residents,as appropriate, in developingthe general philosophy, goals and policies of the instructional program.Assists the superintendent of schools in the supervision and evaluation of district personnel and in the operations of the schools pursuant to the identification ofand the addressing of school, staff, and students’ needs pursuant to thedevelopment, implementation, and assessment of curriculum and professionalstaff development activities. Provides leadership to ensure the understanding of and the promotion of theeducational objectives of the district. || || [|Link] || A n organization that provides instruction for the teaching of children and adults. This could range from preschool, through the university level. A n institution for specialized higher education often associated with a university, such as the "school of engineering."An establishment offering specialized instruction.
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 * Dr. Tim || Fiegen || Janitor - To sweep, mop, wax, dust, vacuum, and other general cleaning tasks in assigned areas. To scrub and disinfect toilet doors daily and clean drinking fountains, urinals, toilet bowls, and other fixtures daily using such materials as will keep them in a clean and sanitary condition. Wash all windows on both the inside and outside at least twice each year. To report immediately any damage to school property giving, whenever possible, the names of persons responsible. To be on duty in the building when events are scheduled outside of regular school hours, if such is requested by the head custodian. To remain on the premises during school hours. To perform other duties as directed by the principal or head custodian. || [[image:edfn338sp2013-online/janitor.jpg width="74" height="113"]] || Link ||
 * Amy || Acheson || __** Grade Level or Dept. Chair: **__
 * Spencer || Adams || Assistant Supt. Curriculum Leader-
 * Justin || Barnett || School-

 The process of teaching or learning especially at a school, attendance at a school, or a session of a school. A school building, the students attending a school; // also // ** : ** its teachers and students. Most importantly, a source of knowledge. || || [|Link] ||
 * Kathryn || Brock || Teacher Educators

Position requires modeling of exemplary instructional skills in teaching assigned teacher education courses, supervision of practicum students and student teachers in local schools, and commitment to use of technology as part of innovative program delivery. Successful candidates must be committed to excellence and innovation in undergraduate teaching, and willing to work closely with traditional and non-traditional students in a college environment with a commitment to student success. Candidates must beable to teach courses in two or more of the following areas: Elementary and/or Secondary Methods, Reading, Special Education and Foundation courses. || || Link || The person who takes up this job works with companies that publish textbooks for students that want to get into the educational fields or just learn. The following is a list of what publishing company employees do:
 * Abigail || Bulock || __** Publishing Company Employee: **__
 * Making sure that the production process runs smoothly;
 * Making sure that publications are printed on time;
 * Recruiting staff;
 * Liaising with the advertising and production departments. || [[image:edfn338sp2013-online/Publishing Company Employee.jpg width="192" height="158" align="center"]] || [|Link] ||
 * Timothy || Furness || Human Resource Development -

Human resource development is the process of improving learning and performance in individual, group, and organization contexts through domains of expertise such as lifelong learning, career development, training and development, and organization development. Duties of those in human resource development include the following:* Assist in the development of organization strategic planning and work with Organization Development; Speech-language pathologists, sometimes called speech therapists, assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent disorders related to speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency.Speech therapists work with people who cannot produce speech sounds or cannot produce them clearly. Those with speech rhythm and fluency problems, such as stuttering; people with voice disorders, such as inappropriate pitch or harsh voice; those with problems understanding and producing language. || || [|Link] || Physical therapists provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. They restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and health. Their patients include accident victims and individuals with disabling conditions such as low-back pain, __#|arthritis__, heart disease, fractures, head injuries, and cerebral palsy. || || [|Link] || Collaborates with other disciplines to ensure team understanding of student occupational performance strengths and needs, through evaluation, educational program planning, and service delivery. Evaluates the student’s ability and formulates the student’s occupational profile through a variety of functional, behavioral, and standardized assessments, skilled observation, checklists, histories, and interviews. Synthesizes evaluation results into a comprehensive written report which reflects strengths and barriers to student participation in the educational environment; directs program development; and guides evidence-based intervention. Develops occupationally based intervention plans based on student needs and evaluation results. Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop individual education plans and intervention plans to achieve IEP goals. Provides targeted, evidence-based therapeutic intervention to facilitate student participation and occupational performance within the school environment. Consults with the school-based team to achieve student outcomes. Adapts and modifies the environment including assistive technology and training instructional staff to meet individual needs and to help students function as independently as possible. Educates student, educational personnel, and family to facilitate skills in areas of occupation as well as health maintenance and safety. Monitors and reassess the effects of occupational therapy intervention and the need to continue, modify, or discontinue intervention. Documents occupational therapy services to ensure accountability of service provision and to meet standards for reimbursement of services as appropriate. || || [|Link] ||
 * Work with staff of training department in developing programs, designing intervention strategies, & implementing HR programs;
 * Develop and coordinate work teams, quality management, change reports, etc.
 * Specialize in training, instructional design, and multimedia;
 * Select and staff the training for instructional methods and techniques;
 * Assess employees individually, facilitate workshops, and give career guidance. || [[image:edfn338sp2013-online/hrd.jpg width="220" height="123" link="@http://humanresources.about.com/od/glossaryh/f/hr_development.htm"]] || Link ||
 * Ashley || Geditz || Speech-therapists -
 * Amanda || Gilbertson || Physical therapists-
 * Lilian || Harmer || Occupational Therapist
 * Tyler || Hennagir || School Psychologist ||  || Link ||
 * Stacey || Hopf || Superintendent-

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To be the chief executive officer of the District, with the right to speak on all matters before the Board, but not to vote, to enforce all provisions of law and all rules and regulations relating to the management of the schools and other educational, social and recreational activities under the direction of the Board, maintain adequate records for the schools. Keep all documents such as records and all contracts, securities, documents, title papers, books of records, and other papers belonging to the Board on file. Be directly responsible for news releases and/or other items of public interest which pertain to education matters, policies, procedures, school related incidents or events. See that the District is staffed with competent people who are delegated authority commensurate with their responsibilities. Define the duties of all personnel. See that all funds, physical assets, and other property of the District are appropriately safeguarded and administered. ====== || || [|Link] || Conduct district special education program evaluation studies. Plans special education programs and activities through collaboration with staff, parents and outside agencies. Routinely consult and problem solve with administrators relative to special education programs and staff assigned to particular school buildings. Complete projections for student and staffing needs to include all related programs. Plan and implement appropriate training opportunities for special education and regular education staff. Regularly visit and observe district special education programs. Attend NM Public Education Department Special Education Director meetings (state level). Coordinate curriculum development projects. Recruit, supervise, coordinate and evaluate special education assigned staff including ancillary staff. Write IDEA Grant and budget for all special education service programs. Reports regularly to the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction concerning problems, needs, future trends. Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor. || || Link || An Assistant Superintendent Business Manager is important to a school district because they are responsible for activities to support the district’s achievement of educational goals. They have to make sure funds are there to keep up with maintenance, bus transportation, making sure each department has the funds in their account, like the lunch department, if they do not have the money in their account they cannot buy the food. This person plans, organizes, and evaluates the performance of assigned directors and staff. The superintendent also talks with the business manager about policy issues and programs. || || [|Link] || Essential Functions Arranges food and beverage items (eg. placing in steam tables, displaying, filling racks, etc.) for the purpose of making them available to students and staff. Assists the supervisor in the oversight and preparation of food and beverage ítems, transport preparations, temperature monitoring, etc. for the purpose of ensuring that department objectives are achieved. Assists with physical inventories for the purpose of verifying stocks and ensuring availability of supplies as needed. Cleans utensils, equipment, and the storage, food preparation and sewing areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary Conditions. Loads carts for the purpose of ensuring that food and/or beverage items are available for delivery to other sites. Monitors kitchen for the purpose of ensuring a safe working environment. Performs duties of supervisor as required for the purpose of ensuring coverage in the absence ofthe supervisor. Prepares food and beverage items including Cooking and/or baking for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and projected mea! requirements. Prepares food and beverage items, supplies, etc. for transport for the purpose of ensuring availability of food service supplies at alternate sites and/or activities. Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel. Transports food, catering, supplies etc. for the purpose of ensuring availabiiity of supplies at alternate sites and/or activities. || || Link || Prepare a master budget and supervise equipment inventories. Secure and file the paperwork for equipment lease requests involving the athletic department. Prepare a master sports calendar that includes conference and non-conference games/events. Coordinate gym, building and athletic field use with the district office and maintain the district building use calendar. Coordinate gym use for practices and games and give final clearance for the use of either the gym or the athletic field. Work with coaching staff and transportation supervisor to schedule all athletic departure times and provide bus supervision with trip sheets. Take care of travel arrangements and overnight accommodations for players or athletic teams (and coaches) competing in postseason competition. Seek and recommend suitable competition for all non-conference events/games. Hire all officials for 7-12 and non-conference contests. Confirm official’s contracts and all non-conference contest contracts. || || Link || Assess an individual child's needs, limitations, and potential, using observation, review of school records, and consultation with parents and school personnel. Attend workshops, seminars, or professional meetings to remain informed of new developments in school psychology. Counsel children and families to help solve conflicts and problems in learning and adjustment. Promote an understanding of child development and its relationship to learning and behavior. Provide consultation to parents, teachers, administrators, and others on topics such a learning styles and behavior modification techniques. Collaborate with other educational professionals to develop teaching strategies and school programs. Compile and interpret students' test results, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose conditions, and to help assess eligibility for special services. Interpret test results and prepare psychological reports for teachers, administrators, and parents. || || [|Link] || __Functions__ Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. Prepares a variety of reports and written materials (e.g. benchmark objectives, supply orders, equipment inventory, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and ensuring compliance with established guidelines. Responds to inquiries of other school personnel for the purpose of providing information, assistance and/or direction related to the grade level or special area activities. __Responsibility__ Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to effect the organization’s services. || || Link || Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations. Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement. Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students. Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop individual educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development. Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects such as English, mathematics, or social studies. || || [|Link] || According to the National Association of School Nurses (NASN), the responsibilities of school nurse include: School nurses have the same functions as all nurses, including: Job Duties and Tasks
 * Mary || Kohler || Principal. ||  || Link ||
 * Kayla || Kost || Assistant Principals- Administers school student personnel program in primary or secondary school, and counsels and disciplines students, performing any combination of following tasks: Formulates student personnel policies, such as code of ethics. Plans and supervises school student activity programs. Gives individual and group guidance for personal problems, educational and vocational objectives, and social and recreational activities. Talks with and disciplines students in cases of attendance and behavior problems. Supervises students in attendance at assemblies and athletic events. Walks about school building and property to monitor safety and security or directs and coordinates teacher supervision of areas such as halls and cafeteria. Observes and evaluates teacher performance. Maintains records of student attendance. Arranges for and oversees substitute teachers. Works with administrators to coordinate and supervise student teachers program. Assists principal to interview and hire teachers. Organizes and administers in-service teacher training. Acts as principal in absence of principal. || [[image:http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTUrdiRwZz8Czk1EmHJYfEfKHprEIJ2qu7775Q7mwB5N8jhbeCc1Q width="195" height="162"]] || Link ||
 * Jennifer || Lease || Asist. Supt. SPED Director - Ensure policies, procedures and local guidelines are in compliance with federal and state standards. Coordinates the secondary special education program (grades 7 -12), assign ancillary programs, and other special programs. Coordinates and facilitate the development of special education program goals which complement and support district goals. Establish appropriate committees and conduct studies to meet district goals and needs, including future trends. Coordinates special education Pre K-12 program activities with regular education staff.
 * Melissa || Ledeboer || Assistant Supt. Buisness Manager-
 * Eric || Liles || School Operational Services ||  || Link ||
 * Alyssa || Masie || Child Nutrition Leader
 * Derek || Mertz || Early Childhood Director ||  || Link ||
 * Chelsea || Meyer || State Dept. Education Agency Employees - The primary functions of the Department of Education are to "establish policy for, administer and coordinate most federal assistance to education, collect data on US schools, and to enforce federal educational laws regarding privacy and civil rights. The Department of Education does not establish schools or colleges. The Office of the Inspector General has a unit of enforcement agents who conduct investigations and raids in connection to student loan defaults and fraud. Unlike the systems of most other countries, [|education in the United States] is highly decentralized, and the federal government and Department of Education are not heavily involved in determining curricula or educational standards (with the recent exception of the [|No Child Left Behind Act] ). This has been left to state and local school districts. The quality of educational institutions and their degrees is maintained through an informal private process known as [|accreditation], over which the Department of Education has no direct public jurisdictional control. The Department's mission is: // to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access // . Aligned with this mission of ensuring equal access to education, the Department of Education is a member of the [|United States Interagency Council on Homelessness] , [|[14]] and works with federal partners to ensure proper education for homeless and runaway youth in the United States. || [[image:edfn338sp2013-online/department_of_education.png width="119" height="119"]] || [|Link] ||
 * Neal || Petersen || Athletic Director -
 * Kayla || Plimpton || School Behavior Specialist-
 * Kahryn || Ragsdale || IEP Facilitator:
 * Dawn || Ruhlman || Special Education Teacher
 * Connor || Ruppert || Teachers Aide ||  || Link ||
 * Ashley || Ruud || School Secretary
 * Meet and interact with public and employees in routine situations which require tact, discretion and courtesy.
 * Provide a variety of clerical duties involving all but the most complex matters.
 * Give information and interpretations of policies or procedures related to departmental or school activities.
 * Establish, maintain and monitor accurate, neat and efficient electronic and manual filing systems.
 * Sort and classify incoming mail and other information for efficient disbursement to appropriate recipients.
 * Prepare letters, memorandum, reports, bulletins, handbooks, questionnaires, requisitions and other materials from marginal notes, rough drafts, verbal instructions or dictating equipment.
 * Compile information from various sources on a variety of standardized forms.
 * Assist in the orientation and training of the employees or volunteers.
 * Ability to handle confidential information with complete security.
 * Request monthly budget activity reports for program staff - large school.
 * Enroll and discharge students. Request records from prior schools, distribute school records.
 * Maintain classroom key distribution and record-keeping. || [[image:edfn338sp2013-online/school secretary.jpg width="182" height="132"]] || [|Link] ||
 * Sijing || Tian || School Nurse
 * Enforce compliance with immunization requirements.
 * Disaster preparedness and emergency protocols.
 * Manage the care of students with chronic medical conditions.
 * Health education of students and staff.
 * assessment for health vs. illness
 * recognizing communicable diseases
 * teaching about common illness
 * referring students, through their parents, to appropriate care or resources
 * administering prescribed medications during school hours
 * assessing for side effects to prescribed medications
 * to respond appropriately to first aid needs to emergencies
 * to know when she/he needs to seek additional help
 * to keep basic records
 * to facilitate accuracy and follow-up for immunization documentation || [[image:edfn338sp2013-online/School-nurse.jpg width="160" height="102"]] || [|Link] ||
 * Yusuf || Vinson || After School Program Worker ||  || Link ||
 * Angela || Wagner || Elementary School Teacher
 * 1)** Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.


 * 2)** Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.


 * 3)** Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.


 * 4)** Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.


 * 5)** Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

They typically instruct students on a single subject, such as English, math, science, history, language or art. To do so, they must plan curriculums, which may cover basic topics in algebra to advanced information on psychology. High school teachers put together informative and engaging lesson plans for their subjects. Teachers use a variety of visual aids, textbooks and creative projects to gain student involvement. As technology becomes an increasingly large part of education, high school teachers may be required to have and teach computer skills. Other duties may include: Making administrative and budget decisions, chaperoning classes and trips, prioritizing teaching methods, completing parent and student counseling, enforcing rules and disciplinary action, lecturing and discussing concepts, preparing material for presentations, grading tests and conducting progress reports, and recordkeeping student activities in accordance with laws and school policies. || || Link || Vocational education teachers work with students to help them develop skills in the workplace. Vocational education teachers teach in public and private schools as well as colleges. Some vocational teachers specialize in one subject, however some vocational teachers teach a variety of subjects.
 * 6)** Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. || [[image:edfn338sp2013-online/eledteacherpic.jpeg width="190" height="125"]] || Link ||
 * Christina || Warnke || ** High School Teacher: **
 * Brianna || Wingen || Vocational Education Teacher

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