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Minnesota Association of School Administrators

Teacher ASD or DD

Teacher ASD or DD

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Nature of Work:

Incumbents are responsible for teaching students in assigned disciplines in classrooms, small groups, or at home; adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests; developing individual educational plans designed to promote students’ educational, physical, or social development; establishing and enforcing rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students; administering tests to help determine students’ developmental levels, needs, or potential; and conferring with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students’ behavioral or academic problems.

Typical Class Responsibilities: 

– Implements and delivers instructional activities to students; instructs and monitors students in the use of learning materials and resources; monitors and assesses student progress and competency mastery, which includes: identifying appropriate assessment methods; developing and administering tests; grading assigned student work; providing performance feedback; and performing other related activities.
– Develops, implements, and evaluates curriculum; establishes learning objectives; prepares and evaluates lesson plans; evaluates and selects instructional resources and/or specialized resources; adapts materials and curriculum to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
– Manages student behavior, which includes: developing and implementing classroom rules and applicable disciplinary procedures; assisting in the administration of applicable behavioral policies and rules; and providing appropriate interventions and strategies to address behavior issues.
– Maintains accurate and complete student records including grades, achievements, development, and attendance; ensures Due Process rights of students are maintained, as applicable; and develops and writes Individualized Educational Plans and associated reports, as applicable.
– Participates in a variety of meetings, which may include: parent or guardian conferences, special education briefings, staff and/or committee meetings, staff development sessions, and/or other related meetings.
– Performs related support functions, which may include: preparing correspondence and reports; responding to inquiries; and performing related duties.
– Provides feedback to education and student assistants; gives direction to assistants as necessary.
– Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Health Services Specialist

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Nature of Work:

Incumbents are responsible for providing standard medical care to students. Responsibilities may include: obtaining and maintaining records; administering insulin, cough medicine, Tylenol, or related medication; and assessing standard symptoms such as headaches, the flu, and similar issues.

Typical Class Responsibilities: 

– In accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, performs medical care screenings of students as directed by the School Nurse; assesses the student’s symptoms, illness, or injury; communicates assessment findings, recommended treatment protocols, and/or referral recommendations; and may implement approved treatment plans.
– Administers medications to students in accordance with guidelines; provides diabetic glucose monitoring and insulin administration; performs or assists students with the application/use of medical related equipment.
– Prepares and maintains accurate and detailed records of services rendered, case histories of treatment, and medication inventories; disseminates information to appropriate persons; updates medical records; completes third party reimbursement documentation; ensures compliance with applicable protocols and regulatory requirements.
– Communicates with student guardians and staff pertaining to student health related needs.
– Performs ongoing inventory counts of medications and supplies; and restocks and orders supplies.
– Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Captionist

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Nature of Work:

Incumbents are responsible for captioning spoken communication in the classroom. Responsibilities may include captioning classes using software; revising transcripts to fit student needs; and troubleshooting devices.

Typical Class Responsibilities:

– Provides real time captioning of all spoken classroom communications; and prepares for classes by previewing materials and videos.
– Reviews and edits transcripts to improve readability; and customizes and edits transcripts to fit individual student needs.
– Prepares and maintains document abbreviation dictionaries.
– Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.