Program Coordinator for SPECTRUM

Program Coordinator for SPECTRUM
Location: Hokah, MN

Hiawatha Valley Education District (HVED) provides special education services to 13 School Districts and 2 Charter Schools within five counties of southeast Minnesota: Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona. HVED also has a Setting IV Behavior Program, Students Achieving Integrated Services (SAIL) that provides programming for students in grades K-12 with challenging behaviors currently receiving special education services.  Along with the SAIL programs, HVED provides programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (SPECTRUM). Our SPECTRUM program is located in Hokah. HVED is committed to providing the best services to staff, students, and member districts in southeast Minnesota. Come join our team to be a part of a great organization!

Position:
Hiawatha Valley Education District is seeking a talented, self-motivated Program Coordinator. This position will serve SPECTRUM (Setting IV Autism) Program in Hokah, MN.  This position will work 200 days.

Qualifications:                                                                       Knowledge of educational curriculum, individualization of instruction, and analytic teaching approaches
Knowledge of and experience working ASD students
Skill in interpreting Special Education needs to administrators, teachers, parents, and other professionals
Demonstrate leadership skills
Knowledgeable in conducting activities directed toward group planning with outcomes of goals and/or action plans
Ability to take direction and work efficiently and effectively as part of a learning team

Competencies, the successful candidate must possess:Teamwork: work in team decision-making situations
Communication: strong written and verbal communication skills
Problem-solve: ability to problem-solve and resolve issues effectively and efficiently
Leadership: ability to lead teams and coordinate with others, such as Special Education Leaders, Administration, and teachers

Responsibilities (include but not limited to):Reports to the Program Director of Hiawatha Valley Education District
Works with the school personnel to ensure appropriate educational programing
Provide consultation on strategies to assist learners
Assists with monthly monitoring of budgets.
Develop and maintain program monitoring and evaluation instruments and procedures to ensure appropriateness of instruction
Complete special education state forms for the program.

Employment Start Date: Immediate opening

Travel Requirements:Travel among the HVED programs, member districts and HVED District Office as needed.

Working Conditions:Office, lifting, sitting, standing, pushing, pulling, keyboarding, etc.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to tolerate sudden jarring movement.
Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may require wearing of personal protective equipment.
Locations are generally moderately noisy.

Salary/Benefits:  Competitive salary and benefits package.  Based on years of experience and credentials.
FLSA Status: Exempt