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School Psychologist

School Psychologist

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Hiawatha Valley Education District is seeking a self-motivated part-time School Psychologist to work for Minnesota Virtual Academy (MNVA). This position is serving up to a .5 FTE. This position may work from home while conducting testing (primarily cognitive, academic, and autism) and evaluations primarily at metro area school districts.

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.
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), Response to Intervention (RtI), and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Facilitate data-team (screening/progress monitoring) and child-study team (individual problem-solving) meetings

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

Dean of Students

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The Middle School Dean of Students is responsible for providing assistance to the Principal in the administration of the total school program and is the primary administrator and coordinator of all day-to-day student management and attendance matters, as well as all grade level concerns. Specific duties will vary between buildings depending on individual needs.  Duties will also vary depending on length of contract. Essential duties include:

  • Assists the principal with the implementation of school district policies.
  • Has direct responsibilities for their students for:
    • Student registration
    • Student attendance
    • Participate in group consultation program as needed
    • Student discipline
    • Guidance and counseling services
    • Serving as a member of the Student Assistance Team
  • Assist students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data.
  • Aid students in course and subject selection and registration.
  • Maintain student records and protect their confidentiality.
  • Take an active role in interpreting the school’s objectives to students, parents, and the community at large.
  • Work with teachers and other staff members to familiarize them with the general range of services offered by the administration with respect to improving the educational prospects of individual students being counseled.
  • Remain readily available to students so as to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding and maturity.
  • Coordinate and supervise all assessment for the building.
  • Coordinate and supervise substitute teachers.
  • Work with the Student Information Director to enhance or correct student information systems.
  • Supervise and coordinate grade reporting and Middle School honor roll.
  • Supervise and coordinate bus transportation.
  • Supervise and coordinate Health Office Assistant and Attendance Clerk.
  • Act as liaison with Lakeville Police Department.
  • Supervise and coordinate student locker assignments and maintenance of lockers.
  • Coordinate student activities and assembly programs.
  • Coordinate and supervise AVID.
  • Coordinate, supervise, and monitor building fire and disaster drills.
  • Chair/coordinate Student Assistance Team including Special Education, 504 Services and Mental Health Services.
  • Coordinate lunchroom supervision and maintain open lines of communications with lunchroom supervisors.
  • Coordinate 5th grade orientation and transition to middle school, and assist with 8th grade transition to high school.
  • Conduct teacher and LEAF observations and provide direction as needed.
  • Attend meetings and conferences as directed by the principal.
  • Assist the administrative team in the supervision of co-curricular activities.
  • Attend local/state conventions and workshops as assigned by the principal.
  • Represent the principal at school, professional and public meetings in the principal’s absence.
  • Assist with the staffing of the middle school.
  • Responsible for building security for property and persons.
  • Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.

Children’s Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) Mental Health Professional

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Hiawatha Valley Education District (HVED) is seeking a talented, self-motivated full-time Mental Health Professional to build and provide services in the CTSS program. This position will primarily provide CTSS services in the Setting IV Behavior Students Achieving Integrated Services (SAIL) Program in Kellogg, MN. This position may also have the opportunity to provide CTSS services and behavioral specialist services within the HVED member districts and/or other HVED programs.

CTSS is a set mental health services developed to provide restorative rehabilitative interventions covered by Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) to children and their families. CTSS establishes policies and practices for certification and coverage of mental health services for children who require varying therapeutic and rehabilitative levels of intervention in their homes or elsewhere in the community.

CTSS components may be provided only by an agency (county, tribe or non-county agency) or a school that has been certified using the provider certification process developed by DHS. Hiawatha Valley Education District has been certified by DHS to provide CTSS services within their Setting IV Behavior and Autism programs.

Special Education Paraprofessional for the Practical Assessment Exploration System (PAES) Lab

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A PAES Lab allows students exposure to hands-on tasks from key areas in real world employment, such as Business/Marketing, Consumer/Service, Construction/Industrial, Processing/Production, and Computer/Technology. Students learn many on the job skills and increase their understanding of the real world workplace while remaining in the classroom.

A PAES Lab Special Education Paraprofessional acts as the supervisor for students to experience the real world employment in the classroom. This position motivates students to achieve tasks in each employment industry by building their skills and interest level.

Science Teacher

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Science Teacher (CHHS)
Vacancy #2259

Major Responsibilities: Work as a Science Teacher at Columbia Heights High School. Performs difficult professional work teaching in an elementary or secondary school instructional program and class environment favorable to learning; teaching a broad range of subjects or specialized subject matter(s); teaching special needs students; motivating students to achieve maximum potential, and related work as apparent or assigned.  Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Principal.

Qualifications:

Properly licensed to teach Science by MDE.
Experience working in a multi cultural setting and with diverse groups of people preferred.
Alternatives to the qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable will also be considered.

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in teaching, or related field teaching and working with children, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Position is a 1.0 FTE (benefit eligible).

Position begins August 21, 2019.

Internal Posting Dates: May 15, 2019 to May 22, 2019

Questions regarding this position should be directed to Dan Wrobleski, High School Principal, 763-528-4605 or [email protected]

Interested applicants should apply online www.colheights.k12.mn.us

Interviews will be scheduled at the request of the School District.

General Definition of Work
Performs difficult professional work teaching in an elementary or secondary school instructional program and class environment favorable to learning; teaching a broad range of subjects or specialized subject matter(s); teaching special needs students; motivating students to achieve maximum potential, and related work as apparent or assigned.  Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Principal.

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials; develops Individual Educational Programs and Evaluation Reports (IEP’s) for special needs and regular students.
Translates lesson plans into effective learning experiences; integrates subject area content and technology.
Adapts teaching materials and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments that guide and challenge students.
Instructs students in specialization and subject matter areas specified in state law and administrative regulations and District procedures.
Develops standards for critical analysis through group discussions.
Assesses and evaluates students needs; provides instruction in individual or group sessions; acts as a mentor to students; establishes and maintains behavior standards.
Formulates and implements behavior modification programs for students.
Administers standardized tests in accordance with established procedures.
Encourages students to think independently along with developing and expressing original ideas.
Evaluates students’ progress; maintains records; prepares progress reports.
Communicates with students, counselors and parents through conferences and other means.
Maintains professional licensing and familiarity through in-service education and self-selected professional books and instructional materials.
Selects and requisitions books and instructional materials; organizes and distributes classroom and materials.
Participates in curriculum development programs, faculty committees and student activity sponsorship as required.
Meets state and federal mandated time lines and procedures for completing special education due process paperwork.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of subject(s) taught; thorough knowledge of elementary, secondary or special education principles, practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching; thorough knowledge of district rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and parents.

Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing and speaking or hearing, frequently requires walking, using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and exposure to bodily fluids; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).