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Other Roles of Educators - Some are in the book...most are not! Classroom teachers are the key players in schools. Their professional expertise unites important subject-area knowledge, planning and organizational skills, and abilities to motivate learners. They develop their capacity to respond to individual learner needs. Over time, they become skilled in articulating and defending their teaching practices to parents, interested community members, political leaders and others. Teachers also function as leaders who are charged with making changes and adjustments to improve the quality of the learning environment. || || [|Link] || At the elementary level, grade-level chairs lead all teachers who teach at the same grade level. A department chair in high schools leads all teachers that teach the same subject. In general, Grade level and department chairs act as the liaison between administration and teachers. Some duties include ordering supplies, organizing events, training new teachers, and other duties. The grade level or dept chair is usually a very qualified teacher, who has much experience. || || [|Link] || Provides leadership, administrative direction and coordination in the development of a coordinated district-wide program of testing and evaluation, including CHSSE, end of course exams and CAT 6. Provides administrative direction for district-wide professional development programs for all district certificated employees. Provides administrative direction for the activities of the Regional Occuplational Program (ROP) of the district; oversees development of new programs based on the needs of the students and the labor market. Provides administrative direction and coordination for district-wide visual and performing arts programs, including dance, drama, instrumental music, vocal music, and visual arts. Develops improved operating methods and procedures as appropriate to maximize the cost effectiveness and efficiency of assigned responsibilities. Assists the superintendent in establishing and implementing goals and objectives for the district as directed by the board via the strategic plan; provides continuous evluation of progress toward achievement of these goals and objectives. || || Link || Besides personal and academic counseling, counselors are expected to perform some administrative tasks. They may be responsible for establishing the master teaching schedule for a school or are often in charge of all standardized testing. Many spend time attending special meetings. Work with teachers to help provide an environment that students will have a better chance to excel in. The counselor may help students deal with grief or loss or with recognizing the negative effects of drugs and alcohol. The school counselor may be someone who a student can come in and talk to without having the feeling of being judged. They may work in workshops with teachers, staff, and parents. Counselors are usually available by appointment and confidentiality is always a subject that must be raised in dealings with students and their trust. || || Link || Patuxent Publishing Company Editorial Assistant Patuxent Publishing Company, publisher of 15 award winning community newspapers, has an entry level opening in our Towson office for a full time Editorial Assistant. Responsibilities include editing and rewriting press releases, answering front desk phones along with greeting the public and editing wedding/ engagement/obits and notices, as well as other duties assigned by the editors. Must have good command of grammar, spelling and AP style. Degree in journalism or related field. Comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants please forward resume with cover letter and salary requirements to: Human Resources - LB 10750 Little Patuxent Parkway Columbia, MD 21044 or Fax: 410-964-8324 E-mail: (employment@patuxent.com) No phone calls, please! EOE || || Link || A WI State Superintendent || [|Link] || - Provides leadership for the professional staff of the school in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive educational program, and to administer the program in accordance with school board policies and administrative rules and regulations. The principal also reports to the Superintendent of the school. || || [|Link] || An assistant principal works under the direction of the principal. His duties include, but are not limited to; assisting to plan and direct school-related events, relate to and work with the staff and students in the school district every day, work with the principal to decide what decisions to involve the school board in, oversees the record kept by other faculty of the school. The assistive principal works with the students and other people that keep the school functioning much more than a principal would. They not only work with people a lot, but they have their fair share of paperwork also. || || [|Link] || V. Job Goals: To act as the Superintendent in the absence of the Superintendent. To provide the instructional and curricular leadership that creates, implements, maintains, and enhances excellence, scholarship, creativity, and achievement for all students. VI. Scope of Responsibility: The Assistant Superintendent serves as overseer of the curriculum, acts as an instructional leader of the district, and the primary evaluator of curricular coordinator/director administrators. (S)he ensures the district/school educational objectives are aligned to state frameworks and to instructional practices that yield the highest standards of student achievement, instructional excellence, and community support in all subject areas. The Assistant Superintendent assists the Superintendent in all matters as defined by the Superintendent. ||  || [|Link] || The operational Services team are committed to the provision of a safe, secure and high quality research and learning environment that meets the needs and expectations of a diverse range of students, staff and visitors. The work carried out within Operational Services falls into the following categories: Plan meals using the CACFP meal pattern (guidelines provided). Evaluates menus for nutrient contribution, appearance, children’s acceptance. Evaluates menus for appropriate types of food for each specific age group and cultural/ethnic background. Plans and evaluates within center budget. Makes nutritionally equivalent substitutions in menus within the CACFP guidelines. Regularly assesses food acceptability and food waste and uses findings for future menu planning. Uses the Dietary Guidelines (provided) in menu planning and recipe modification. Plans menus to use seasonal foods. Plans menus using a cycle (2 week minimum) that is appropriate for the child care center. Menu plan progress and report to Director || || [|Link] || Athletic directors provide guidance and direction for a school’s sports program. They prepare a budget and allocate spending on items like coach’s salaries, team travel, equipment purchases, and facility upkeep. At the high school level, the athletic director typically is a school administrator who provides hands-on leadership in these areas. Typically athletic directors file reports on the status of each team and its successes and shortcomings. They may mediate any disputes between athletes and coaches or between coaches. Athletic directors at the high school level work with other school administrators to assure student athletes are academically eligible for a given sport. At the high school level, athletic directors may have to work through concerns of athletes, coaches, and parents. || || Link || The mission of the Department of Education is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access. It engages in four major types of activities. It establishes policies related to federal education funding, administers distribution of funds and monitors their use. It collects data and oversees research on America's schools.It ientifies major issues in education and focuses national attention on them. And lastly is enforces federal laws prohibiting discriminations in programs that receive federal funds. || || Link ||
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 * Bingaman, Tracy A. || Classroom Teachers
 * Ericsson, Kristen K. || Grade Level or Dept Chairs
 * Evelsizer, Ross J. || Assistant Supt. Curriculum Dir.-
 * Geistfeld, Matthew J. || School Counselors -
 * Gloede, Gina A. || Teacher Educators- Teacher educators offer learning opportunities to teachers through a variety of means and in a range of contexts. The kinds of activities that teacher educators engage in include: Providing input on pre-service training courses, carrying out observations and giving feedback, providing ongoing support as and when needed, facilitating peer observations and team teaching, managing staff development seminars, coaching and mentoring, delivering in-service training sessions, encouraging teachers to reflect on and assess their own teaching, acting as a resource provider and guide, delivering talks and workshops at training events and conferences, and writing books and articles on teacher education activities and topics. || [[image:Teacher_Education.jpg]] || [|Link] ||
 * Ihler, Michael D. || Publishing Company Employee
 * Medill, Amber L. || Human Resource Development- ​Human Resource Development persons are people that look over a business by doing numerous tasks. These tasks include recruitment/interviewing, orientation/training, workforce planning, time and travel management, payroll, employee benefits, performance appraisal, safety, wellness, and communication. || [[image:http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9G_bDo_E2ZLR0IAV9ijzbkF/SIG=12h4vj5b6/EXP=1265067199/**http%3a//secure.cleanbill.biz/uploads/product_photos/44_159.jpg width="179" height="141"]] || Link ||
 * Michel, Casey R. || Speech-therapists - Speech-therapists both identify and treat communication problems related to language and speech. Working with patients of all ages, speech-language pathologists seek to improve communication skills through vocal exercises and cognitive therapies. Patients under going treatment with a speech therapist may have an articulation, language, fluency, or resonance disorder, which prevents them from either being understood or understanding others. Speech therapist job opportunities are available in schools, hospitals and private settings and most therapists work full-time. Unlike many other medical careers, speech-language pathologists are rarely physically burdened by their job duties, although patients may have emotionally demanding treatment needs. || [[image:Speech_Therapist.jpg width="145" height="105"]] || Link ||
 * Miller, Ashley M. || Physical therapists - Physical therapists provide care to people of all ages who have functional problems resulting from, for example, back and neck injuries, sprains/strains and fractures, arthritis, burns, amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, conditions such as cerebral palsy and spina bifida, and injuries related to work and sports. Physical therapy care and services are provided by physical therapists and physical therapist assistants who work under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. Physical therapists evaluate and diagnose movement dysfunction and use interventions to treat patient/clients. Interventions may include therapeutic exercise, functional training, manual therapy techniques, assistive and adaptive devices and equipment, and physical agents and electrotherapeutic modalities. || [[image:http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:KRaDeCKBFcScKM:http://www.blogcdn.com/jobs.aol.com/articles/media/2009/03/pediatric-physical-therapist-300a100407.jpg width="134" height="142" caption="See full size image" link="http://www.blogcdn.com/jobs.aol.com/articles/media/2009/03/pediatric-physical-therapist-300a100407.jpg"]] || [|Link] ||
 * Neiman, Leslie E. || <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Occupational Therapist - Occupational therapists help patients of all ages who have limited abilities establish, develop and/or maintain the ability to complete daily functions and tasks. Through regular therapy sessions, occupational therapists work one-on-one with patients, focusing on their individual needs to help them achieve improved quality of life and a sense of independence. Occupational therapy concentrates on ameliorating the physical, mental, social and emotional sources of patients’ disabilities. Typically, occupational therapist jobs are located in nursing care facilities, hospitals and private occupational therapy practices. Due to the often physically and emotionally demanding responsibilities of the job, it is ideal for occupational therapists to be in good health. || [[image:occupational_therapist.jpg width="166" height="170"]] || [|Link] ||
 * Reiss, Anthony J. || <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">School Psychologist - School psychologists help children and youth succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. They collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students that strengthen connections between home and school.School psychologists must be certified and/or licensed by the state in which they work. They also may be nationally certified by the National School Psychology Certification Board. School psychologists work to find the best solution for each student and situation; they use different strategies to address student needs and to improve school and district-wide support systems. || [[image:Steve_Kossor_web_size.jpg width="93" height="109" align="center"]] || Link ||
 * Roeder, Joseph D. || <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Superintendent- <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Superintendent shall be the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the District. He is responsible for the effective operation of the District; General administration of all instructional, business or other operations of the District; and for advising and making recommendations to the Board of Education with respect to such activities. He shall perform all the duties and accept all of the responsibilities usually required of a Superintendent as prescribed by the Board of Regents and Commissioner of Education, laws and regulations of the United States, and the policies, rules, and regulations established by the Board of Education ||~ <span style="font-family: Times,helvetica,sans-serif;">[[image:statesupt_color-squarecrop.jpg width="120" height="114"]]
 * Shull, Mary-Lyn || <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Principal.
 * Stricherz, Abby R. || <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Assistant Principals
 * Tvedt, Ryan W. || <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Assist. Supt. SPED Director - Provide leadership for and direct special education services for all students. Coordinate the selection of curriculum for special education students that is aligned with the District’s core curriculum. Coordinate special education services with private and other agencies and with private schools. Coordinate and facilitate staff meetings for District special education staff. Direct the implementation of State and Federal legislation related to special education and ensure compliance. || [[image:special_ed.jpg width="55" height="81"]] || Link ||
 * Van Stedum, Ann || <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Assist. Supt. Business Manager
 * VanKekerix, Erin M. || <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">School Operational Services-
 * Reception Desk / Switchboard
 * Maintenance and Development
 * Logistics
 * Security
 * Housekeeping
 * Health and Safety || [[image:images.jpg]] || [|Link] ||
 * Wald, Timothy J. || <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Child Nutrition Leader:
 * Whitney, Megan P. || <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Early Childhood Director- Responsible for start-up development and daily operations of a 200 child/family research/teaching/service early learning center providing full-day child care, school age care, and family support services; responsible for the coordination of research activities conducted by university faculty and undergraduate and graduate practice activities. Responsibilities will include oversight of renovation of facility, development of program guidelines and procedures, development and implementation of business plan, management of the fiscal operations of the Center, hiring and supervision of administrative and program personnel. || [[image:early-education.jpg width="124" height="84"]] || [|Link] ||
 * Wilson, Vanessa R. || <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Athletic Director -
 * Wilts, Ashley J. || <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">State Dept. Education Employee -
 * Dr. Fiegen || <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">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:janitor.jpg width="90" height="90"]] || [|Link] ||