Helper Middle School

Carbon School District is seeking applications for a Special Education/IEP support teacher. The Special Education IEP support teacher will be responsible for assisting with UPIPS monitoring requirements, file reviews, and supporting special education teachers in the development and compliance of IEP files. Will occasionally complete special education testing if needed. Requirements of the positions is to be a licensed special education teacher with a great knowledge of the IEP process, high compliance with completion of IEP forms, understanding of special eligibility requirements, and ability to help teachers complete required IEP forms for students. Must have a Bachelor's degree. May need to provide assistance in holding IEP meetings with school staff and parents. This is a part time position and will begin Fall of 2022. Apply online at www.carbonschools.org using the Menu tab and the CSD Employment Opportunities link

Carbon School District is seeking applications for a Special Education Aide. Special Education Aide will work with students who have special needs. This is a 29 hour per week position. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to pass a Live Scan Fingerprint background check which costs $25. Apply online at www.carbonschools.org using the Menu tab and the CSD Employment Opportunities link

Carbon School District is seeking applications for a SPED Coordinator. SPED Coordinator to manage several Special Education programs including alternate testing, transition, medicaid, compliance, hearing and vision screenings, OT/PT services. Additional duties will include testing for Special Education programs for students referred for Special Education services. Must have a Bachelor's degree and be a licensed Special Education Teacher with great understanding of Special Education requirements. Must be able to meet requirements for Level A/B testing. Need to be able to be organized, multi-task, provide supervision, and work well with others. This position is set to start in Fall 2022.  This is a full time position with benefits.  Apply online at www.carbonschools.org using the Menu tab and the CSD Employment Opportunities link

HMS Parents: streaming for the BB tournament games tomorrow will be available via YouTube- search for mhmsathletics

HMS Parents: for the boys and girls BB tournament games tomorrow at the BDAC please note that admission is $5 per person or $10 per family cash only. Thanks

Carbon School District is seeking applications for a Child Nutrition Program Supervisor. The Child Nutrition Program Supervisor oversees all aspects of the Child Nutrition Program (CNP) throughout the school district.  The job functions will include administrating, planning, directing, and evaluating the program in order to meet the nutritional and educational needs of students.   Position responsibilities include establish quality standards for the presentation and service of food; implement a department-wide customer service philosophy focused on value and satisfaction; develop cost-effective menus that maintain nutritional integrity and meet state and federal guidelines and regulations; assess student preferences, industry trends, and current research to plan menus that encourage participation in the CNP. Work with school staff, teachers, parents, and physicians to plan menus for students with special nutrition needs. Establish procedures to ensure food is prepared and served in a sanitary and safe environment. Integrate employee safety regulations into all phases of the school food service operation. Manage the CNP using appropriate financial management techniques Ensure all records and supporting documentation are maintained in accordance with district, state and federal laws and policies. Oversee the hiring, training, and evaluation of departmental staff Must have a knowledge of menu planning, food purchasing, and preparation of foods in food service environment, experience with budget management, experience supervising personnel and strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.  Must have a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas:  Foods and Nutrition, Food Service Management, Dietetics, Family and Consumer Science, Culinary Arts, Business, or related field* OR Bachelor’s degree in any academic major and at least two years of relevant school nutrition programs experience* OR an Associate’s degree in one of the following areas:  Foods and Nutrition, Food Service Management, Dietetics, Family and Consumer Science, Culinary Arts, Business, or related field and at least two years of relevant school nutrition programs experience*  *Applicants currently working on or willing to obtain a degree in the fields listed above may apply. Must be able to pass a LiveScan fingerprint background check (cost of $25).

HMS Reminder: 8th grade yearbook dedications are due tomorrow 2/17/22

HMS Winter Sports pictures Wed. Feb 16th. Click this link for the order form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vnNQEgUNUnmnytnpRSNI_CzVamFEkQk0/view?usp=sharing

Carbon School District is seeking applications for a Public Media Specialist. The Public Media Specialist will assist district administration with building and maintaining a positive image of our schools and district.  Specific duties including promote positive community awareness of the school district through external communications; draft news articles, press releases, social media posts, and other media communications; assist with managing social media channels; work closely with district and school administrators to highlight positive school events, activities, and achievements; take photos at school activities and events for use in media communications; represent Carbon School District with professional conduct and communication. Qualifications include being a creative thinker, experience with social media, excellent written and verbal communication skills, familiarity with photography and being self-motivated.  This is a part time position working up to 20 hours per week with a flexible, self-determined schedule.  Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.  Must be able to pass a LiveScan fingerprint background check (cost of $25).

HMS Winter Sports pictures Wed. Feb 16th. Click this link for the order form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vnNQEgUNUnmnytnpRSNI_CzVamFEkQk0/view?usp=sharing

Carbon School District is seeking applications for an Art Teacher at Helper Middle School in Helper, Utah. The Art Teacher's responsibilities include sourcing art supplies, preparing lessons, and providing developmentally-appropriate engaging instruction on art techniques. Will manage a classroom in a way that encourages creativity and self-expression among students from grades 6th – 8th. Art Teacher responsibilities include planning lessons on in accordance with state and students' learning objectives, preparing the classroom by gathering and setting up equipment, developing students' drawing, coloring, and painting techniques, providing instruction on the various uses of use of electronic and traditional media such as graphite and charcoal pencils, as well as oil, acrylic, and watercolor paint, assigning and grading projects and examinations, recording and reporting on students' progress, monitoring inventory and sourcing art supplies, as needed, attending faculty and parent-teacher meetings. Must have a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts with teaching qualification, or equivalent, demonstrated excellence in a variety of art techniques, excellent verbal and written communication skills, capacity to supervise group work, outstanding planning and problem-solving skills, supportive, flexible disposition. This is a part time position . Apply online at www.carbonschools.org using the Menu tab and the CSD Employment Opportunities link

HMS Reminder: Parent Teacher Conferences tonight only 1/31/22 at HMS from 4pm to 7pm.

HMS Yearbooks - Yearbooks may be purchased for $35 until March 4th - after that they will be $40 - You may send money to the office or pay online at mymjthomas.com - code = helpermsyb2122

HMS: Honor Activity - If your student qualified for the 2nd term honor activity, we will be going to the wave pool tomorrow 1/26/22. We will leave at 8:30am and return about 11:15 before lunch. Student should bring their swim gear and a change of clothes as well as any money for snacks or tubes.

HMS Parent Teacher Conferences will be held at HMS on Monday January 31st from 4 to 7 pm. We will be holding conferences only one day this time around to prepare for our impending move during spring break.

HMS/MHMS Wrestling - Due to construction and snow, parking at HMS is limited. The wrestling match tomorrow on 1/6 will be broadcast on YouTube at the following link. Please consider watching the match remotely. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4GB44HxFoMvAz3fZYmQEQA

To help create a safer transportation environment for all on the road, the Carbon School District Transportation Department wants to remind parents and motorists to use precautionary measures including having extra consideration for buses as they are traveling more slowly on icy roads and some residential roads may be tight due to snow build up. Just like you, bus drivers are taking their time on wintery roads and unpredictable delays can happen, please be patient with them as we work to keep our students safe this Winter.

Dear Carbon School District Parents and Guardians, It has come to our attention that there is a current Tik Tok challenge related to school violence. We are aware and watching. If there is a threat to any school in Carbon School District we will take immediate action, notify law enforcement and parents. At this time, school will be held as normal in all Carbon School District locations. District administration is collaborating with local law enforcement to track any possible threats. Tomorrow, December 17, there will also be an increased police presence in all schools so that our students, parents, and staff are safe. We appreciate you cooperation in talking with your children about the seriousness and potential consequences of participating in these types of trends. We are looking forward to a great day as we wrap up this exciting week headed into winter break! Thank you, Superintendent Salas

HMS Parents: Band Choir concert tonight 12/15 at 7:00 pm. Students should arrive by 6:30. Students have been asked to dress professionally with festive adornments if desired.

HMS Parents: Helper City is inviting parents and students to a ribbon cutting Wednesday, Dec 1 at 4PM at the outdoor mining exhibit for the newly installed solar system trail along the river walkway. The installation has scale planets and distances.