ALC SpEd Teacher

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. The SAIL program is located in Kellogg.  Along with the SAIL program, 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 Title: ALC Teacher
Location:  Minnesota State College Southeast, Winona, MN

Position Purpose
Hiawatha Valley Education District is seeking a talented, driven Alternative Learning Center (ALC) Teacher.  This is a .5 teaching position and program created to collaborate with Minnesota State College Southeast to provide an opportunity for secondary students to take college courses at Minnesota State College Southeast while achieving their high school diploma. This .5 teaching position will provide the opportunity to teach the students high school credits while also scheduling and motivating students in technical and community college courses. This program and ALC classroom will be within Minnesota State College Southeast, located in Winona, MN.

Essential Performance ResponsibilitiesFacilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum
Collaborate and work with Minnesota State College Southeast to provide the best growth and opportunities for high school students
Create a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment that is conducive to individualized and small group learning
Provide feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Document teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes
Understand and utilize Odysseyware and other online learning curriculum for students
Other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor
Note:    The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as computers, laptops, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements
Minimal travel requirements

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office, classroom, and community college environments.

Qualifications ProfileCertification/License: Minnesota State Secondary License (grades 7-12) required
Experience with at-risk students in a setting that provides group and one-on-one instruction for all academic needs strongly preferred
Salary Range:  Competitive salary and benefits package.  Based on years of experience and credentials.

FLSA Status:       Exempt