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Special Education (EBD) Teacher (School Year 2021-2022)

Special Education (EBD) Teacher (School Year 2021-2022)

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Position Summary:
This Special Education Teacher position is part of Owatonna High School’s Discovery program. Discovery classrooms provide trauma-responsive specialized programming and instruction for students who require support with dysregulation and displays that impact learning. Discovery teachers work closely within a team structure which includes paraprofessionals, behavior interventionists, school social workers, related service providers, and administration. Students also access general education courses as appropriate to their educational plan; the Discovery teacher plans jointly with the general education teacher to provide the accommodations and modifications necessary in order for the student to access and make progress within the general education curriculum.

All members of the Discovery program are highly trained and supported; they utilize Life Space Crisis Intervention strategies and track individual student data through the Performance Tracking System. Weekly team meetings and joint planning provide clarity and consistency for both staff and students.

Evening Adult Education English Language Teacher

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Hours: Part-Time, Monday – Thursday evenings from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm, follows Faribault Public Schools calendar

Job Duties:

1. Teach classes as assigned by the ABE Program Coordinator

2. Develop engaging curricula in accordance with program standards and instructional practices relevant to adult learners

3. Document and evaluate student progress using formative and summative assessment such as TABE or CASAS

4. Adapt teaching style to engage and retain students

5. Facilitate and integrate technology into instruction

6. Monitor attendance and student progress using the MN ABE online database

Expectations:

1. Supports the mission, vision and philosophy of Faribault Public Schools and Minnesota Adult Basic Education programming and comply willingly with all organizational policies and procedures

2. Supports and facilitates positive interactions with others by exhibiting individual maturity, respect for others, and a team-centered approach

3. Maintains student confidentiality by complying with the Family Education Rights and Privacy (FERPA) Act

4. Values a multicultural workplace

5. Exhibits effective verbal and written communication/presentation skills

6. Maintains good working relationships with administrative, clerical and program staff within the Community Education/Adult Basic Education program, Faribault Public Schools and with staff of partnering agencies

 

Coordinator of Early Childhood Family Education and Minnetonka Preschool

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We are looking for a dynamic leader to be our next Coordinator of ECFE and Minnetonka Preschool!

Job Duties:  Provide leadership in the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the Minnetonka Community Education Programs:  Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), Minnetonka School Readiness, Minnetonka birth-5 outreach programs, Home Visitor programs, MCEC child care, Minnetonka Preschool, and Child Family & Support Program (CFSP).  Serve on the MCE Leadership Team, the MCEC Leadership Team, the District Admin. Council.  Tour de Tonka Rest Stop Host.  Supervise, train, and evaluate all licensed and non-licensed staff in these programs.  Manage program budgets and financial expenditures.  This position may also include some teaching in the classroom.

Personal Care Assistant/Special Education Paraprofessional

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Personal Care Assistant (PCA)/Special Education Paraprofessional Job Opening

Caledonia Area Middle/High School has a personal care assistant (PCA)/special education paraprofessional position opening. The hours will be 7:45 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and 7:45 a.m. until 2:15 p.m. on Wednesdays. Individuals will need to be highly qualified, or willing to take the State of Minnesota Competency exam. If interested in this position submit, your cover letter, employment application, resume and references to: Caledonia Area Middle/High School, Mr. Nathan Boler, MSHS Principal, 825 North Warrior Avenue, Caledonia, MN 55921. Email: [email protected] Application deadline is March 15, 2021.

Director of Special Education

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

Position:
Hiawatha Valley Education District is seeking a talented, self-motivated Director of Special Education. This position’s locations are TBD.

Qualifications:    Appropriate Special Education background and certification as a Director of Special Education
Knowledge of educational curriculum, individualization of instruction, and analytic teaching approaches
Knowledge of and experience working in a level III or IV Behavior and ASD Program is preferred
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 an administrative team

Competencies:Must be able to work in team decision-making situations
Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
Must possess ability to problem-solve
Must possess ability to lead teams and coordinate with others, such as Special Education Leaders, Administration, and teachers

Travel Requirements:Travel among the HVED member school districts is required.

Responsibilities (include but not limited to):Responsible to the Executive Director of Hiawatha Valley Education District
Works with the district administration and/or appropriate designee(s) in assigned school districts
Responsible for supporting, supervising, observing, and evaluating HVED itinerant staff, as assigned
Completes restrictive procedures reporting for individual districts
Provide consultation on strategies to assist learners
Assists with monthly monitoring of budgets and grants. Helps collect information from all sub-contracts/sub-award recipients.
Develop and maintain program monitoring and evaluation instruments and procedures to ensure appropriateness of instruction
Complete special education state forms for the Education District and member districts

Salary Range:   Salary is based on education and experience. Full benefits package available.

Application Deadline: Monday, May 3, 2021