Northern Cass School District 97

Northern Cass Public School District is seeking a full-time Health Sciences educator. The new hire will be starting the program and can set a path towards greatness! Applicants must have a bachelor's degree, hold a valid teacher's license in the appropriate field, or be able to obtain a license.  Northern Cass is a progressive Class 'B' school with approximately 730 learners in PK-12 located just north of Fargo.  We are a personalized competency-based learning district. We believe in educating the whole child and that all children can change the world; therefore, we must provide a world-class education.  

A strong candidate will:

• Be a risk-taker

• Embrace flexibility 

• Be a self-starter

• Engage in ‘future’ thinking 

• Develop strong connections and relationships

• Be accountable, adaptable, a strong communicator, possess leadership skills, and demonstrate a learner's mindset

SUMMARY:

The Health Sciences teacher provides students with academic skills and practical hands-on experiences in Career Clusters pathways related to Diagnostic Services, Health Informatics, Therapeutic Services, Biotechnology Research, and Human Resources. The Program of Study includes classroom and lab instruction related to curriculum in Health Sciences I, Health Sciences II, Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries, Certified Nursing Assistant, and Principles of Biomedical. Course content may lead to marketable job skills or post-secondary training in medically related career fields. The teacher will work together with current health science teachers, in their respective building and across districts, to implement established course curriculum aligned to ND CTE Standards, district strategic goals, and industry related skills.

HOSA Future Health Professionals (CTSO) ADVISORSHIP

Leadership through co-curricular Career and Technical Student Organization is an integral part of the Health Science education curriculum and a priority for this position. CTSOs extend teaching and learning through innovative programs, business and community partnerships and leadership experiences at the school, state, and national levels. The HOSA advisor will serve in a co-leader role at Northern Cass High School.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.

· Communicates and collaborates with colleagues, supervisors, and students in an appropriate format to express thoughts and ideas with integrity and appropriate digital citizenship.

· Applies critical thinking in the use of course standards, learning targets, and units of study to adjust to individual student needs, interests, and abilities to personalize learning experiences.

· Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students and presents opportunities for learners to develop, take risks, and revise ideas.

· Encourages students to set goals and maintain responsible behaviors while actively engaged in their learning for organization and perseverance.

· Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media to encourage creativity and enrich learning options, in school or during distance learning experiences.

· Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides opportunities for students to be reflective and take ownership in their learning by being empowered through choice and demonstration of understanding.

· Demonstrates compassion and understandings of the complexities of cultures and global issues to see viewpoints beyond their own to positively impact the learning environment.

· Is flexible to makes provision for students and parents for ‘education-related purposes’ to nurture resilience in or outside of the instructional day.

· Responsible for maintaining accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.

· Collaborates with industries in the field seeking program input through and formal advisory committee meetings and classroom activities.

· Participates in career and technical education professional learning conferences or training to maintain credentials and relevant curriculum knowledge related to state standards, work-based learning, and career ready practices.

Applicants will submit their materials either on-line or via email to (Cory.Steiner@northerncassschool.com) with all materials in one PDF OR they will apply on-line.  Materials must include a cover letter, resume, three references (besides the letters), license (if obtained) and three letters of recommendation.

$2000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR NEW DRIVERS THAT DRIVE BOTH AM AND PM, WITH A RETENTION BONUS OF $50 PER YEAR OF EXPERIENCE AFTER SIGN ON

NORTHERN CASS SCHOOL DISTRICT IS SEEKING A BUS DRIVER FOR THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR AND BEYOND. BUS DRIVERS ARE PAID $27.00 PER HOUR FOR CDL / $26.50 FOR THE MINI BUS, AND ARE GUARANTEED FOUR HOURS PER DAY (A.M. AND P.M.). BUS DRIVERS CAN ALSO DRIVE FOR ACTIVITIES IF THEY CHOOSE AND ARE PAID THE SAME RATE FOR DRIVING. WE CAN ALSO BE FLEXIBLE WITH TIMES (ONLY A.M. OR P.M.) AS WE SIMPLY NEED TO INCREASE OUR AMOUNT OF HIGHLY QUALIFIED DRIVERS. WE WILL PAY FOR TESTING AND TIME TOWARDS PREPARING. IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN A STRUGGLE TO FIND DRIVERS AT NORTHERN CASS AND WE ARE IN NEED NOW. IF YOU WOULD CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE CONTACT ME AT  CORY.STEINER@NORTHERNCASSSCHOOL.COM
or 701-874-2322.

North Dakota Teaching License or a North Dakota Interim Substitute License (required)

* Official transcript documenting a minimum of 48 semester hours of college coursework, Bachelor’s degree preferred.

*Successful background check

* For more information on how to obtain your Substitute License, visit North Dakota Educational Standards and Practices Board at:
 https://www.nd.gov/espb/licensure/license-informationsubstitute-license

* Sub pay is $137.00 per day plus lunch ($68.50 for a half day).

* If you hold a current ND Teachers License or Substitute License and wish to be substitute educator at Northern Cass, please contact Markie Hoag at 701-874-2322 or markie.hoag@northerncassschool.com

• Paraprofessional sub pay is $16.00 per hour plus lunch.

• If you are interested in being a substitute paraprofessional at Northern Cass, Please contact Markie Hoag at markie.hoag@northerncassschool.com or 701-874-2322

  
  

• Kitchen Assistant sub pay is $16.00 per hour. Assistant would help with serving meals (typical hours would be 10:00am-2:00pm)

• If you are interested in being a substitute kitchen assistant at Northern Cass, Please contact Meghann McCloud at meghann.mccloud@northerncassschool.com or 701-874-2322
  

• Sub Driver pay is $28.00 per hour for CDL

• Could also include extra-curricular run/$28.00 per hour from the time you leave the school until you return (for miles requiring a CDL school bus endorsement).

• If you are interested in being a substitute bus driver at Northern Cass, Please contact Bryce Laxdal at bryce.laxdal@northerncassschool.com or 701-874-2322