Social Worker, Focus

The SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #288 has a Full-Time opening for a School Social worker at the River Valley Education Center in Jordan for the Focus Program.

SouthWest Metro serves students in 11 member districts and 8  associate member districts across the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area with programs in Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Care & Treatment, Adult Education, and Alternative Education. We invite you to embrace your own value, potential, and ability at SouthWest Metro while empowering others to discover theirs. We work to empower ALL learners to realize their self-worth through personalized educational instruction, connection to resources, and access to a supportive learning environment.

Description:
School Social Worker, 8 hours a day for 185 Contract Days.

“Focused Opportunities to Consistently Teach Universal Social Skills” serves students in grades 6 – 8. FOCUS is an Autism Spectrum (ASD) program.

Provides direct and indirect social work services to students, as indicated on students’ Individual  Education Plans (IEPs). Works as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide mental health assessments, services, resources, and referrals. Services are designed to improve social skills, assist with problem-solving, provide behavior management skills, and understand how mental health issues impact students’ education. All the students have IEP’s.

Job Summary:
Provide support by working directly with students to increase their academic, social/behavioral, communication, and study skills under the direction of the teacher(s).

Qualifications:
School Social Work License
Ability to build successful relationships with students, parents and staff.
Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) and Restrictive Procedures is required and provided by the District.
Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with teams.
Knowledge and experience providing direct social work service to special education students, as outlined in the Individual Education Plan.
Ability to provide direct social/emotional/mental health services, individual and group, to students.
Family engagement skills; knowledge of family systems theory.
Conflict mediation, crisis management skills
Ability to perform assessments for mental health, and crisis.

Pay & Benefits:
The pay range for this position is: $48,076-99,188 based on education and experience. Competitive and comprehensive benefit package available:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options
Dependent Care FSA
Generous Sick Time
Personal Time Off
Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D
403(b) with a District dollar for dollar match
TRA (Pension Plan)
Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet Insurance

Application Procedure:
Apply Online at swmetro.k12.mn.us/employment_opportunities

Selection Procedure:
Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately until the position is filled. Those selected for interviews will be contacted.

The SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #288 has a full-time Special Education Teacher opening for the Ascent program located at River Valley Education Center in Jordan, Minnesota.

SouthWest Metro serves students in 11 member districts and 8 associate member districts across the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area with programs in Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Care & Treatment, Adult Education, and Alternative Education. We invite you to embrace your own value, potential, and ability at SouthWest Metro, while empowering others to discover theirs. We work to empower ALL learners to realize their self-worth through personalized educational instruction, connection to resources, and access to a supportive learning environment.

The Ascent Program serves students grades 6-8 at our River Valley Education Center in Jordan. Ascent is a program for students with significant emotional and behavioral disabilities (EBD).
           
Description:
Special Education Teacher, 8 hours a day
Educate, plan, teach, facilitate, and evaluate students identified as having a disability.  Many of the students exhibit social, emotional and/or behavioral needs that require a significant level of support.

Pay & Benefits:
The pay range for this position is: $48,076-99,188 based on education and experience. Competitive and comprehensive benefit package available:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options
Dependent Care FSA
Generous Sick Time
Personal Time Off
Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D
403(b) with a District dollar for dollar match
TRA (Pension Plan)
Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet Insurance
 
Job Summary:
Provide support by working directly with students to increase their academic, social/behavioral, communication, and study skills under the direction of the teacher(s).

Qualifications:
EBD or ABS license preferred (Open to Tier 2 License Eligible Candidates).
Experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated instruction.
Strong classroom management skills.
Ability to build successful relationships with students, parents and staff.
Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) and Restrictive Procedures is required and provided by the District.
Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with teams.

Application Procedure:
Apply Online at swmetro.k12.mn.us/employment_opportunities

Selection Procedure:
Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately until the position is filled. Those selected for interviews will be contacted.

The SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #288 has a full-time Special Education Teacher opening for the Ascent  program located at River Valley Education Center in Jordan, MN.

SouthWest Metro serves students in 11 member districts and 8 associate member districts across the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area with programs in Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Care & Treatment, Adult Education, and Alternative Education. We invite you to embrace your own value, potential, and ability at SouthWest Metro, while empowering others to discover theirs. We work to empower ALL learners to realize their self-worth through personalized educational instruction, connection to resources, and access to a supportive learning environment.

The Ascent Program serves students at our River Valley Education Center in grades 6-8. Ascent is an Emotional/Behavioral Program (EBD).

Description:
Special Education Teacher, 8 hours a day for 185 Contract Days.

Educate, plan, teach, facilitate, and evaluate students identified as having a disability.  Many of the students exhibit social, emotional, cognitive and/or behavioral needs that require a significant level of support.

Job Summary:
Provide support by working directly with students to increase their academic, social/behavioral, communication, and study skills under the direction of the teacher(s).

Qualifications:
EBD, DCD, ASD, or ABS license preferred (Open to Tier 2 License Eligible Candidates).
Experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated instruction.
Strong classroom management skills.
Ability to build successful relationships with students, parents and staff.
Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) and Restrictive Procedures is required and provided by the District.
Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with teams.

Pay & Benefits: 
The pay range for this position is $48,076-$99,188 based on education and experience. Competitive and comprehensive benefit package available:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options
Dependent Care FSA
Generous Vacation and Sick Time
Personal Time Off
Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D
403(b) with a District dollar for dollar match
TRA/PERA (Pension Plan)
Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet Insurance

Application Procedure:
Apply Online at swmetro.k12.mn.us/employment_opportunities

Selection Procedure:
Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately until the position is filled. Those selected for interviews will be contacted.

The SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #288 has a Full-Time opening for a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) and/or Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired (TBVI) for the FY24-FY25 school year in Chaska, MN.

SouthWest Metro serves students in 11 member districts and 8 associate member districts across the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area with programs in Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Care & Treatment, Adult Education, and Alternative Education. We invite you to embrace your own value, potential, and ability at SouthWest Metro, while empowering others to discover theirs. We work to empower ALL learners to realize their self-worth through personalized educational instruction, connection to resources, and access to a supportive learning environment.

Description:
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist and/or Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired (TBVI), 8 hours a day for 185 Contract Days.
This is an itinerant position assigned to SouthWest Metro Intermediate member Districts.

Pay & Benefits: 
The pay range for this position is $48,076-$99,188 based on education and experience for the 24-25 School Year.

Competitive and comprehensive benefit package available:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options
Dependent Care FSA
Generous Vacation and Sick Time
Personal Time Off
Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D
403(b) with a District dollar for dollar match
TRA/PERA (Pension Plan)
Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet Insurance
 
Job Summary:
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist is part of the educational process that prepares students from birth through 21 years with visual impairments to travel independently and safely. The itinerant O&M Specialist travels to the students’ assigned schools and/or home to provide direct and/or consultative services relating to visual impairment. These services enable the students to travel safely, efficiently, and independently in their home, school, and community environments.  Community-based instruction is assumed and is a critical component of the O&M program.  It is often necessary for instruction to occur off-campus, so the ability to transport students in a district vehicle is required.

Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired, serving students from birth to 21 years. The position involves evaluation, direct and consultative service in school and home environments.

Qualifications:
Possess either certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) or BVI licensure (dual certified is ideal).
Valid Minnesota Driver’s license is necessary as this position requires travel to the students’ assigned schools and/or home to provide direct and/or consultative services.

Application Procedure:
Apply Online at swmetro.k12.mn.us/employment_opportunities

Selection Procedure:
Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately until the position is filled. Those selected for interviews will be contacted.