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Educational Assistant Level IV Special Education Elementary

Educational Assistant Level IV Special Education Elementary

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Position Summary

Days:  172 days

Hours: 7.25 hours per day

Compensation / Benefits:  Per Unit Agreement

Description:  Provide support to elementary special education students. Work under the direction of special educators to reinforce instructional strategies, provide behavior support, and assist with personal care  in all school environments. Work as a team member to implement IEP based instructional goals and adaptations including assistive technology. Collect student data and third party billing record documentation. Promote inclusion and self sufficiency of students in the school community.

Qualifications:  Must meet highly qualified standards as defined by the state; completion of AA degree, 60 college level credits or completion of para-pro exam. Completion of a pre-employment physical is also required.

Application Process :Our online application system offers the opportunity to upload additional information such as a cover letter, resume, references and transcripts. Paper or e-mail copies of these materials will not be accepted.
Interviews will be conducted with candidates that best meet the current needs of the District.
Review of materials will start immediately.
The position will be filled on an undesignated time-frame when, and not until, the right candidate emerges.

Grade 5 Teacher, 1.0

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Position: Grade 5 Teacher (1.0)
Work Schedule:  8 hours/day, 194 duty days
Start Date: 8/26/2019
Pay and Benefits:  Pay and benefits are in accordance with the teacher labor agreement – https://www.isd622.org/Page/310

Required Qualifications:

Valid MN teaching license in elementary education for grades K-5.
Must demonstrate continued professional development through coursework, research and peer collaboration.
Considerable knowledge of the core curriculum areas the teacher is responsible for instructing.
Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, current researched best practices and strategies.
Considerable knowledge of students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.
Considerable knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts.
Considerable knowledge of classroom management techniques.
Working knowledge of instructional technologies.
Considerable skill in classroom presentation.
Considerable skill in classroom management and organization.
Working skill in maintaining records and developing reports.
Considerable ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Considerable ability to plan and implement lessons based upon district and school goals and objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
Considerable ability to provide appropriate instruction in core subjects.
Considerable ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations.
Considerable ability to interact effectively with students, parents, other school staff, administration and community members of diverse ethnic/racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Considerable ability to evaluate student performance and to present these evaluations in a manner that fosters higher student achievement.
Considerable ability to work in a cooperative learning environment.
Working ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology as appropriate.

Responsibilities:

Provide instruction in the core curriculum areas(s) for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies.
Implement the goals and objectives of the District and the school and/or program for which employed.
Follow the prescribed course of study, except as authorized in the curriculum outlines or by the principals or other official rules and regulations.
Evaluate student performance according to system used by school and/or District; promote student achievement; maintain required student records; make related reports to the principal as prescribed or authorized by the superintendent.
Maintain contact and communications with parents of students and work with them in the development of each student.
Perform classroom management duties; enforce District rules governing the conduct of students; take appropriate disciplinary action with students who do not follow District rules.
Enforce District guidelines in regard to health and hygienic conditions and practices in the classroom as they may affect the physical and mental health of students.

ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.

School Social Worker – Elementary

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Position Summary

FTE:  1.0

Days:  184

Compensation / Benefits:  Per Unit Agreement

Description:  ISD 191 is a suburban Minneapolis system of 8,500 students comprised of the communities of Burnsville, Eagan, and Savage. District 191’s dynamic leadership team is highly committed to working each day to align the work of adults throughout our system, and within our community, around improving the learning of each of our students. We are committed to finding innovative leaders who value working in a collaborative culture with colleagues and staff.

Essential Job Functions

License / Education Requirements:  Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) or equivalent. Licensed by the MN Department of Education as a School Social Worker. Experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to work toward improving one’s own cultural competence, i.e., valuing difference/diversity, recognizing personal limitations and one’s skills and expertise, and having the desire to learn in these areas.

Job Responsibilities:  The successful candidate for the School Social Worker position will identify, mobilize and coordinate family, school and community resources to enable each child to receive maximum benefit from his/her educational program.
Qualifications

The successful School Social Worker will be an individual who…

… firmly believes:all students can learn and that their learning can be directly influenced by focusing on factors over which we have control
that student learning guides practice and decision-making throughout the school and system
in shared accountability and responsibility through working interdependently
in fostering a commitment among staff and parent communities to create the conditions for equity and excellence resulting in elimination of the achievement gap
in a model that promotes professional reflection and continuous improvement
… has demonstrated:successful experience in facilitating high-quality professional learning and remarkable outcomes through application
the ability to effectively manage and lead change, including changing practices and structures in our school system that may perpetuate inequities based on race and class
outstanding skills in written and oral communication, talent management, and school operations
effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication tool to improve student achievement and manage work
personal professional learning and development through a strong understanding of literature related to education, student learning, and leadership
the ability to manage dialog effectively, valuing alternative points of view in planning and decision-making
that he or she is a visible instructional leader
courage to do what is best for students

Application Process: Our online application system offers the opportunity to upload additional information such as a cover letter, resume, references and transcripts. Paper or e-mail copies of these materials will not be accepted.
Interviews will be conducted with candidates that best meet the current needs of the District.
Review of materials will start immediately.
The position will be filled on an undesignated time-frame when, and not until, the right candidate emerges.

Social Studies Teacher .80

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Position: Social Studies Teacher (.80)
Work Schedule: .80 FTE, 194 duty days
Start Date: 8/26/2019
Pay and Benefits:  Pay and benefits are in accordance with the teacher labor agreement – https://www.isd622.org/Page/310

Required Qualifications:

Valid MN teaching license in Social Studies for 9-12 grade levels.
Must demonstrate continued professional development through coursework, research and peer collaboration.
Considerable knowledge of the core curriculum areas the teacher is responsible for instructing.
Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, current researched best practices and strategies.
Considerable knowledge of students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.
Considerable knowledge of multicultural, gender and disability fair curriculum concepts.
Considerable knowledge of classroom management techniques.
Working knowledge of instructional technologies.
Considerable skill in classroom presentation.
Considerable skill in classroom management and organization.
Working skill in maintaining records and developing reports.
Considerable ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Considerable ability to plan and implement lessons based upon district and school goals and objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
Considerable ability to provide appropriate instruction in core subjects.
Considerable ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations.
Considerable ability to interact effectively with students, parents, other school staff, administration and community members of diverse ethnic/racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Considerable ability to evaluate student performance and to present these evaluations in a manner that fosters higher student achievement.
Considerable ability to work in a cooperative learning environment.
Working ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology as appropriate.

Responsibilities:

Provide instruction in the core curriculum areas(s) for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies.
Implement the goals and objectives of the District and the school and/or program for which employed.
Follow the prescribed course of study, except as authorized in the curriculum outlines or by the principals or other official rules and regulations.
Evaluate student performance according to system used by school and/or District; promote student achievement; maintain required student records; make related reports to the principal as prescribed or authorized by the superintendent.
Maintain contact and communications with parents of students and work with them in the development of each student.
Perform classroom management duties; enforce District rules governing the conduct of students; take appropriate disciplinary action with students who do not follow District rules.
Enforce District guidelines in regard to health and hygienic conditions and practices in the classroom as they may affect the physical and mental health of students.

ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.

Special Education Teacher – Elementary

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Special Education Resource Teacher
Position Summary

FTE:  1.0

Days: 184

Compensation / Benefits:  Per Unit Agreement

Description:  ISD 191 is a suburban Minneapolis system of 8,500 students comprised of the communities of Burnsville, Eagan, and Savage. District 191’s dynamic leadership team is highly committed to working each day to align the work of adults throughout our system, and within our community, around improving the learning of each of our students. We are committed to finding innovative leaders who value working in a collaborative culture with colleagues and staff.

Essential Job Functions

License / Education Requirements:  Minnesota special education teaching license(s).  Highly qualified in a core academic area(s) or can be certified highly qualified.

Job Responsibilities:  The licensed Special Education Lead works closely with the district Individualized Student Services Team to support the development and implementation of the building/program’s special education service delivery model. The teacher serves as a resource for their special education staff in disseminating information on evidence-based instructional practices and targeted professional development.
Qualifications

The successful Special Education Teacher will be an individual who…

… firmly believes:all students can learn and that their learning can be directly influenced by focusing on factors over which we have control
that student learning guides practice and decision-making throughout the school and system
in shared accountability and responsibility through working interdependently
in fostering a commitment among staff and parent communities to create the conditions for equity and excellence resulting in elimination of the achievement gap
in a model that promotes professional reflection and continuous improvement
… has demonstrated:successful experience in facilitating high-quality professional learning and remarkable outcomes through application
the ability to effectively manage and lead change, including changing practices and structures in our school system that may perpetuate inequities based on race and class
outstanding skills in written and oral communication, talent management, and school operations
effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication tool to improve student achievement and manage work
personal professional learning and development through a strong understanding of literature related to education, student learning, and leadership
the ability to manage dialog effectively, valuing alternative points of view in planning and decision-making
that he or she is a visible instructional leader
courage to do what is best for students

Application Process: Our online application system offers the opportunity to upload additional information such as a cover letter, resume, references and transcripts. Paper or e-mail copies of these materials will not be accepted.
Interviews will be conducted with candidates that best meet the current needs of the District.
Review of materials will start immediately.
The position will be filled on an undesignated time-frame when, and not until, the right candidate emerges.

EBD Teacher 1.0

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Position: EBD Centerbased High School Teacher (1.0)
Work Schedule:  8 hours/day, 194 duty days
Start Date: 8/26/2019
Pay and Benefits:  Pay and benefits are in accordance with the teacher labor agreement – https://www.isd622.org/Page/310

Not to internal candidates: This position is intervew only.

Required Qualifications:

Valid MN teaching license in EBD
Experience teaching school-age students
Ability to work collaboratively and positively with a multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge and experience with due process procedures
Excellent communication skills
Experience with conflict resolution
Training and experience in behavior management and knowledge of crisis response

Responsibilities:

Adhere to due process guidelines using district recommended methods and instruments to evaluate and identify the special education needs of students, participate in team decisions regarding eligibility, and facilitate evaluation plans and reports.
Serve as a case manager for students by: developing and maintaining IEPs; facilitating IEP meetings; providing parents and/or guardians with Rights and Procedural Safeguards information and notification of team meetings in a timely manner; and developing and sharing progress reports with parents.
Working knowledge of and compliance with state and federal rules and regulations.
Maintain and promote confidentiality per data privacy, MN Government Data Practices Act, FERPA, and HIPPA legislation.
Provide direct instruction to students receiving special education and assist them with attaining their IEP goals.
Collaborate with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district wide assessments.
Provide job performance feedback to, direct the work of, and support the paraprofessionals in the implementation of the students’ IEP goals.
Maintain data as required to monitor and evaluate student progress and communicate regularly with parents of students regarding progress of their child.
Advocate for the needs of the students with disabilities.
Develop and implement proactive and positive behavioral interventions based on FBA results.
Possess knowledge and ability to utilize techniques to maintain a safe environment (i.e. MANDT, CPI, building emergency plan, etc.)
Participate in relevant staff development opportunities, be knowledgeable about current promising practices in the field, and stay current with state rules and regulations governing special education.
Collaborate with related service providers.
Possess knowledge of technology strategies/equipment available to students and, when needed, provide strategy information to general education teachers.
Collaborate with outside agencies providing services for students and families, especially when interagency collaboration is required or requested by the family.
Communicate effectively and positively with staff, students, parents, and administration.
Inquire and bill third parties when parents agree to allow the district to bill their insurance company or medical assistance when needed.
Utilize conflict management strategies and resources for support when conflict occurs between staff and/or parents.
Attend cluster meetings related to special education.
Other related duties as assigned.

ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.