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Special Education Paraprofessional

Special Education Paraprofessional

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Position Propose:     To provide assistance to identified learner population or a more focused role of one on one with identified learner and provide support in classrooms under the direction of licensed staff.

Major Job Functions:assist in providing services to special needs learners
assist in monitoring learner goals and learner progress
assist learners with academic work
assist learners in organizational skills
assist in monitoring behavior contracts
assist in implementing and monitoring of student individual learning plans
interact with and supervise individual learners
supervise lunchroom and/or playground activities
monitor bus arrival and/or departure
complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

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Implement the goals and objectives of the school in relationship to special education.
Fosters a classroom climate conducive to learning.
Utilizes instructional management systems that increase student learning and maximize time on task.
Develops and implements Individual Education Programs.
Monitor student progress towards achieving instructional objectives and goals on the IEPs.
Communicates effectively with parents on a regular basis.
Meets professional responsibilities and maintains and upgrades professional skills.
Maintains professional work habits.
Promotes and maintains positive pupil-teacher-parent relationships.
Follow school curriculum outlines/guidelines and/or state standards for curriculum areas.
Evaluate student performance according to system used by school.
Promote student achievement; maintain required student records; make related reports to the director as prescribed.
Maintain contact and communications with parents of students and work with them in the development of each student.
Perform classroom management duties; enforce school rules governing the conduct of students; take appropriate disciplinary action with students who do not follow rules.
Serves as member of CTARS team.
Performs other job related duties as assigned by the Special Education Coordinator/Director.
Assist Special Education Team in the development of our Early Childhood Special Education program.

Paraprofessional / Education Assistant

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Days/ Year: Student contact days / 5 to 7 hours a day
Level: Education Assistant – Level I to Level III (to be determined based on education and experience)

Position Purpose: To provide assistance with specific learner population or a more focused role with individual learners; provide support in classrooms under the direction of licensed staff.

Major Job Functions:

assist licensed teacher (to be assigned) with day-to-day instruction of students, both individually and in small groups.
perform other related duties as assigned
supervise lunchroom and/or playground activities.

Autism Consultant

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The Northern Lights Special Education Cooperative (NLSEC) is seeking a skilled and motivated licensed Special Education Teacher or Speech/Language Pathologist to work as a 1.0 FTE Autism Consultant for IEP teams in member districts.

Date of Availability: August 26, 2019
Title: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Consultant

Principal

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The Principal is the chief academic officer, responsible for leading the academic efforts of the school, especially the successful and supportive education of students (grades 5 – 12). The Principal reports to the Head of School. The Principal leads the school in developing academic excellence through teaching and learning. All faculty and academic staff members report to the Principal. Saint John’s Preparatory School is a Catholic school in the Benedictine tradition enlivened by values of community, hospitality, stewardship, and justice.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the academic life of the school, including curriculum.
Responsible for assessment and evaluation of teaching and student learning.
Oversees the development of curriculum and curricular innovation.
Responsible for the recruitment, orientation, professional development, and nurturing of faculty excellence through annual renewals and oversight.
Represents the school to students, faculty, staff, and parents.
Creates a positive school culture, and oversees the holistic development of students.
Responsible for overseeing the accreditation process (ISACS); and compliance with laws, regulations, and state educational standards.
Collaborates with other administrators to achieve the school’s goals; and actively plans as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Responsible for coordinating school safety programs including disaster preparedness, emergency drills, safe environment training, and related safety training.
Understands the unique character of a diverse student community with a residency program.Responsible for administering a school wide behavior management program, which utilizes positive behavior interventions.

DESIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Minimum

Master’s degree.
Three years teaching experience.

Preferred

Master’s degree in Education Administration.
One to three years prior principal/administrative experience.
Experience with educational programming at an administrative level.
Experience with college preparatory curriculum.
Experience with International Baccalaureate.

Skill and Abilities

Excellent writing, public speaking, interpersonal and listening skills.
Ability to create a positive and collaborative working environment.
Ability to acquire an understanding of the character and vision of Saint John’s Abbey.

Saint John’s Preparatory School provides a comprehensive fringe benefit program which includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Retirement.

APPOINTMENT:  Administrative/Exempt position, Full-time position. 1.0 FTE