Minnesota Association of School Administrators
Job Summary
Occupational Therapists provide a related service to support the special needs of qualified students with IEP’s, assigning, designing, and implementing appropriate therapies, preparing and maintaining appropriate records, and related work as apparent or assigned.
This is a temporary position scheduled to work through June 30, 2020; Monday – Thursday, 7.5 hours per day.
Full-time Spanish long-term substitute teaching position at the Sr. High level, grades 9-12, beginning on or about April 24, 2020.
Application deadline: February 7th or until filled.
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Full-time Special Education teaching position at Forest Lake Area Middle School beginning the 2020-2021 school year
Application deadline: 03/20/2020
RESPONSIBILITIES (include but not limited to):
Conducts psychological assessments; evaluates students for special education/section 504 needs, educational skills, social skills and emotional status
Designs and facilitates programs for children at-risk for failure within the typical learning environment
Facilitates communication between teachers, administrators, parents and students to find solutions to academic, behavioral, and mental health problems; assists others to understand child issues.
Provides psychological counseling; helps students, families and school manage crisis situations to minimize their effect on the learning and mental capacity of the child
Evaluates the effectiveness of academic and behavioral management programs being used; disseminates research for use in evaluations and programs
Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments and create Behavior Intervention Plans
Provide leadership to staff and administration in the areas of Multi-Tier Systems of support (MTSS) and Positive
Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Facilitate data-team (screening/progress monitoring) and child-study team (individual problem-solving) meetings
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Special Education, building Principal and other administrators.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of child psychology principles, assessments, methods, behavior modification, etc., and current developments in child psychology.
Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Must demonstrate the ability to coordinate special education/section 504 services and comply with special education/section 504 rules and due process requirements
Must demonstrate knowledge of Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) (RtI/PBIS) and various evidence-based practices
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Travel between School Districts required.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS, WORK HAZARDS:
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Hiawatha Valley Education District is seeking a talented and qualified Occupational Therapist to meet the student needs.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
Licensure with Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy
Valid Driver’s License
EXPERIENCE:
Experience working as an OTR strongly preferred
Experience working in an education or school setting strongly preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in standard school building environments and offices.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Travels between member districts and professional meetings is required.
ANTICIPATED EMPLOYMENT DATE:
February 2020