Mental Health Specialist – Non-Affiliated

Description:
Dean of Students (.66 FTE) & Intervention Teacher (.34 FTE) at Red Oak Elementary School for the 2020/2021 School Year.

Summary: This is a 1.0 FTE teaching opportunity that will be a combined role of Dean of Students and Intervention Teacher. This incumbent will assist the Building Principal in the performance of various leadership responsibilities; works collaboratively to provide high quality educational programs for all students; assists in student behavior management: and supervises non-licensed staff within the building. Additionally, Plan, teach and carry out all functions related to teaching Reading/Math. It is preferred that this candidate be well versed on scientifically based reading and math interventions that will directly make an impact on students. Additionally will provide interventions in small group and one on one reading/math intervention and instruction. Coordinate intervention services. Screening and identification of students for intervention service. Monitoring Interventions, progress monitoring, and data collection.

Major Areas of Accountability:
Instructional Leadership

Assist in development and implementation of an effective staff development program
Assist with the development and implementation of the school improvement plan
Ensure the district’s curriculum standards are delivered effectively
Planning for Targeted Services
Student Management

Understand and follow district policies as they relate to student discipline and communication
Lead the implementation of a school wide student management system
Supervision of building: halls, lunch room, etc.
Develop, implement, and evaluate student management programs and systems
Address transportation issues when needed
Understanding of special education and individual education plans to help manage behaviors
Monitors student attendance for all students and works with staff and county to implement attendance plans for individual student
Facilitate the implementation of the code of student conduct in accordance with school and system policy to ensure a safe and orderly learning environment
Accountability and Assessment

Organize and coordinate school assessments
Train other staff on testing protocols
Assist in the disaggregation of the data to be used for future instruction
Communications

Communication with stake holders in a timely manner
Communicates with staff, students, parents and community about concerns, activities and progress of the school.
School Safety

Collaborate with administrative team to organize and evaluate drills and safety protocols
Ensure a safe learning environment consistent monitoring of safety protocols
Performs related work as assigned.

Critical Skills & Expertise
Interpersonal Skills:

Position requires highly developed interpersonal skills
Physical Involvement:

Position requires occasional repetitive motions in using electronic equipment
Mental Involvement:

Position requires responding to multiple and sometimes simultaneous requests from building staff for assistance
Position requires handling multiple tasks
Position requires setting priorities
Position requires conflict resolution
Maintains confidentiality in handling information
Need for accuracy
Working Conditions:

Normal office conditions
Occasional offsite meetings
Supervision of Other Employees:

This position includes responsibility for assigning work, providing training, and reviewing work product for paraprofessionals, clerical staff, custodial staff, food service and volunteers
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:

A current Elementary Education with a Math and/or Reading focus
Enrollment in or completion of MN administrative licensure program is preferred.
Experience:

Extensive successful teaching experience
Successful prior supervisory experience in education preferred.
Special Knowledge or Skills:

Knowledge of district policies and procedures, student management and discipline.
Proficient in technology and demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to set priorities, handle multiple tasks, organize tasks, take direction from several sources, and give work direction.
Ability to be patient, flexible, and work with adolescents and families
Demonstrates an ability to think through multiple scenarios for a given situation and act accordingly, address and problem-solve complex issues, as well as learn from experiences.
Displays professionalism, self-confidence, assertiveness, and enthusiasm for working with others.
Equipment, Machines, Tools, Electronic Devices, Software:

Ability to find resources to support the educational process
Job Outcomes:

Demonstrates awareness and acceptance of diversity within cultures, lifestyles, and values systems of others.
Projects a positive, cooperative and respectful attitude with community members, parents, staff, parents, students, and other employees.
Provides the best opportunity for every individual student to reach his/her maximum potential.
Provides a safe and effective learning environment.