Covid-19 Guidance Document 
2021-2022 School Year

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Category: Primary School Teaching - Grades Pre K-2
Location: Newport Primary School
Date of Availability: 08/01/2022

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Shall hold a bachelor’s degree or higher and the required KY certificate for the assigned position.
• Shall demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, peers, and adults.
• Shall demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and faculty,

Category: Administration
Location: Welcome Center - Central Office
Date of Availability: 7/1/2022

Promote a culture of diversity and inclusion embracing differences as a strategic opportunity towards efforts to build a culture of equality and embodiment for all students, families, employees, and the community.  Assist district leaders in supporting diversity, equity, and poverty programs and implements community inclusion strategies targets toward internal and external groups.

Category: Student Support Services/Mental Health Therapist
Location: Newport Primary School

Responsible for comprehensive assessment and counseling of preschool students and their families in both the public school and in our partnering child care centers in the Newport Independent School district.  Makes referrals to community agencies for services or resources as appropriate. Refer clients/students in need of more intense treatment to appropriate physician(s).  The primary focus of this position is to promote mental health & wellness of preschool students through individual or group therapy as well as providing support to teachers. Occasionally, therapist may function as a member of the school’s multidisciplinary team and consult with student’s family, school administrator and teachers to support the student’s educational and emotional wellness. 

Qualifications/Education:

• Masters Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling preferred
• Must be licensed-CSW, LPCA, LMFA. Prefer Independently Licensed -LPCC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent. 

Category: Student Support Services
Location: Newport Primary School
Date of Availability: 08/01/2022

Plan for and provide specially designed instruction to students identified with Behavioral and Learning Disabilities including students diagnosed with Autism. Develop and implement behavior intervention strategies based upon applied behavior analysis. Develop an Individual Education Plan (IEP) based on the educational and functional needs of a student.

Category: Primary School Teaching - Grades Pre K-2
Location: Newport Primary School
Date of Availability: 08/01/2021
 

Successful applicants will provide evidence of the following:

• Ability to work with a team
• Effective lesson planning
• Use of clear learning targets
• Use of formative and summative assessments
• Knowledge of guided reading
• Knowledge of hands-on math instruction
• Student growth
• Positive student relationships
• Use of meaningful student feedback
• Understanding of urban school students
• Other duties as assigned

Category: Support Staff
Location: Newport Intermediate School
Date of Availability: 07/01/2022
 

1. Recruits students for programming
2. Oversees the after school program at the high school
3. Inputs all student information and attendance into Cayen System
4. Collaborates with Enrichment Club leaders to ensure they have all supplies needed
5. Collaborates with high-school teachers to get missing assignments for club students to finish during Homework Help
6. Maintain a master schedule and rosters for each club.
7. Other duties as assigned

Category: High School - Grades 7-12
Location: Newport High School
Date of Availability: 07/01/2022

The instructional coach works with teachers and principals to improve classroom practices and student learning.  The instructional coach will:

• Help build capacity for teacher leadership
• Serve as a resource, problem solver, and facilitator of learning
• Lead by encouraging, guiding, facilitating, and coaching
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years classroom teaching
• Master's Degree in Education

Category: Support Staff
Location: Newport Primary School
Date of Availability: 08/01/2022

Minimum of high school diploma required or GED equivalent
Passing score on paraeducator assessment may be required

184 day contract
Classified Salary Schedule

Category: Intermediate School - Grades 3-6
Location: Newport Intermediate School
Date of Availability: 08/01/2022

The goal of the Reading Interventionist is to assist students who have been identified as at-risk with reading intervention to provide a continuum of support and help them get on grade level.  The interventionist develops material and lesson plans, conducts classroom instruction and evaluates and assesses student performance.  The interventionist meets with parents, interprets student progress, and informs parents/guardians about student strengths, weaknesses, and progress.  Lastly, the interventionist collaborates with identified teachers who share the at-risk students served and develops a transition plan between the intervention classroom and the regular classroom.

Appropriate certification required

Category: Primary School Teaching - Grades Pre K-2
Location: Newport Primary School
Date of Availability: 08/01/2022

Responsible for identifying, assessing and servicing EL students in grades K-2

Category: Student Support Services
Location: Newport High School
Date of Availability: 08/01/2022

Plan for and provide specially designed instruction to students identified with Behavioral and Learning Disabilities including students diagnosed with Autism. Develop and implement behavior intervention strategies based upon applied behavior analysis. Develop an Individual Education Plan (IEP) based on the educational and functional needs of a student.

Category: Administration
Location: Newport Intermediate School
Date of Availability: 07/01/2022
 

Job Goal: 

• Assists the School Principal with assigned responsibilities to implement and manage the policies, regulations, and procedures of the Board of Education to ensure that all students meet or exceed the State Core Curriculum Content Standards, following the approved curricula and directives of the school. Achieving academic excellence requires that the Asst. Principal work collaboratively to lead and nurture members of the school staff and to communicate effectively with parents and members of the community. Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for discipline of students, supervision of staff, curriculum development, program evaluation, supervision of extracurricular activities, and general operations of the school.

Qualifications: 

• Appropriate Kentucky certification for position desired

Category: Administration
Location: Newport Intermediate School
Date of Availability: 07/01/2022
 

Job Goal: 

• Assists the School Principal with assigned responsibilities to implement and manage the policies, regulations, and procedures of the Board of Education to ensure that all students meet or exceed the State Core Curriculum Content Standards, following the approved curricula and directives of the school. Achieving academic excellence requires that the Asst. Principal work collaboratively to lead and nurture members of the school staff and to communicate effectively with parents and members of the community. Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for discipline of students, supervision of staff, curriculum development, program evaluation, supervision of extracurricular activities, and general operations of the school.

Qualifications: 

• Appropriate Kentucky certification for position desired

Category: Administration
Location: Newport Intermediate School
Date of Availability: 07/01/2022
 

Job Goal: 

• Assists the School Principal with assigned responsibilities to implement and manage the policies, regulations, and procedures of the Board of Education to ensure that all students meet or exceed the State Core Curriculum Content Standards, following the approved curricula and directives of the school. Achieving academic excellence requires that the Asst. Principal work collaboratively to lead and nurture members of the school staff and to communicate effectively with parents and members of the community. Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for discipline of students, supervision of staff, curriculum development, program evaluation, supervision of extracurricular activities, and general operations of the school.

Qualifications: 

• Appropriate Kentucky certification for position desired

Category: High School - Grades 7-12
Location: Newport High School
Date of Availability: 08/01/2022

Category: High School - Grades 7-12
Location: Newport High School
Date of Availability: 08/01/2022

Category: High School - Grades 7-12
Location: Newport High School
Date of Availability: 08/01/2022

Category: High School - Grades 7-12
Location: Newport High School
Date of Availability: 08/01/2022

Category: High School - Grades 7-12
Location: Newport High School
Date of Availability: 08/01/2022

Category: High School - Grades 7-12
Location: Newport High School
Date of Availability: 08/01/2022

Category: Student Support Services
Location: Newport High School
Date of Availability: 08/01/2022

Knowledgeable of; principles and techniques of individualized instruction; behavioral management; strategies and methodologies applied in educational settings for students identified with autistic spectrum disorders and moderate to severe disorders.  Must be knowledgable of the following supports and strategies: physical structure, visual schedules, sensory integration strategies, discrete trial, and Picture Exchange communication System-PECS, etc.

Category: Student Support Services/Media Specialist/Librarian
Location: Newport Intermediate School

JOB GOAL: To instill in each student a love for reading by providing students with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety and range of materials that will invite intellectual probing, growth and aid all students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of library sources.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Shall hold a bachelor's degree or higher and the required Kentucky certificate for the assigned position.
2. Shall demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, peers and adults.
3. Shall demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and faculty.

Preschool Classroom Teacher - Newport Primary School

Responsible for comprehensive assessment and counseling of preschool students and their families in both the public school and in our partnering childcare centers in the Newport Independent School district.  Makes referrals to community agencies for services or resources as appropriate. Refer clients/students in need of more intense treatment to appropriate physician(s).  The primary focus of this position is to promote mental health & wellness of preschool students through individual or group therapy as well as providing support to teachers. Occasionally, therapist may function as a member of the school’s multidisciplinary team and consult with student’s family, school administrator and teachers to support the student’s educational and emotional wellness. 

Qualifications/Education:

• Masters Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling preferred
• Licensed-CSW, LPCA, LMFA. Prefer Independently Licensed -LPCC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent. 

Way to go Marty! 

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Thank you Jessie Bates (JB3) from the Cincinnati Bengals for a great weekend with our students!

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Jennifer Packwood is one of three distinguished finalists that will be recognized and honored at Council of Exceptional Children Conference in Louisville on November 22, 2021.

New programs added to appeal to more students

The Newport School of Innovation - the mostly online program launched three years ago by the Newport Independent Schools district - continues to grow and attract new students into the district.

NSOI, as the school is known, has started the school year with 32 students, an increase of 10 students from last year. And with some new opportunities for students to enroll that have been approved by the district's administration and the Newport Board of Education, Newport Innovation Coordinator Josh Snapp expects additional enrollment throughout the school year.

Newport Independent Schools has partnered with Ethos Labs (Newport, KY) to create a COVID-19 testing program that will ensure a continued safe return to school.  This is a completely voluntary program that is supported by the State, so there is no cost to you or Newport Independent. We politely request that you enroll yourself in this program to help accomplish the following goals for a successful school year:

1. Safe in-person learning environment for the entire school year

2. Minimize the need to quarantine children at home for extended time

3. Minimize absentee days due to COVID-19 for teachers and students

Registration at:   https://www.ethosbacktoschool.com/

Student and Staff Registration Instructions for Covid-19 Testing with Ethos Labs

The Newport Independent Schools has hired a Spanish teacher, filling a position that had been open for more than two years. 

Beatriz Granados Molina – a native of Ciudad Real, a small town near Madrid, Spain – is teaching grades eight through 12, which are the grades she taught during her 22 years as English as a Second Language teacher in her native country.

Congratulations Jennifer Packwood

Ms. Packwood is one of three distinguished finalists that will be recognized and honored at Council of Exceptional Children Conference in Louisville on November 22, 2021. This award is the highest honor a special education teacher can achieve in KY. It highlights and showcases the teacher’s innovative practices, professional leadership, and significant contributions to students, community and school.

Jennifer is a co-teacher at Newport High School and specializes in Post-Secondary Transition Services. She was nominated because of the tremendous success she has had in ensuring students with special needs receive the supports and services needed to become successful adults. Ms. Packwood values her colleagues, opportunities to grow professionally, friendships she develops with her students and their families.

KDE Press Release

A Newport High School senior has served up the winning logo for this year’s Taste of Newport, a month-long event that kicks-off Wednesday, September 1, 2021.

Drake Ward submitted the winning logo and received a $50 AMC Theater gift card and plaque from Julie Kirkpatrick, president and CEO of meetNKY/Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau, which is partnering with the City of Newport to present Taste of Newport.

WELCOME BACK WILDCATS! We are so excited about the start of the 2021-2022 school year in person, but before we do, we would like to share a few reminders to keep your student's healthy and ready to learn. 

Notes from the Nurse

Notes from the Nurse - Spanish

When to Stay Home

When to Stay Home - Spanish

Newport Schools will be returning to school beginning August 25, 2021. Therefore, we will begin taking online transportation requests August 3, 2021. The form will be located on the district webpage, transportation page and will also be sent out as a link on School Messenger. You will need to complete a form for each child in your household. All requests will be taken in the order they are received online. It is important for you to provide accurate addresses and contact information.

Once bus assignments have been made, Kathi Baldwin will be contacting you concerning drop off and pickup locations with times. All riders will be required to wear face masks.

Newport High School students will need to also sign up online for TANK. Once signed up student names will be forwarded to the Technology Department. TANK badges will be distributed by Newport High School.

If you have any questions please contact Kathi Baldwin at 859-292-3001.

2021-2022 Transportation Request