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Upper School Spanish Teacher (60% FTE)

Upper School Spanish Teacher (60% FTE)

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Minnehaha Academy is a Christian school and a ministry of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church of America.  

Our mission is to provide a high quality education integrating the Christian faith and learning.

The Upper School has an immediate part-time (60%) Spanish teacher opening for the 2024-2025 school year. This position would teach Spanish II, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Additional duties/opportunities include leading an advisory group and potentially participating in an international Cultural Field Experience.

 

If you have any questions, please reach out to:

Dr. Mike DiNardo

Upper School Principal

Minnehaha Academy

3100 West River Parkway

Minneapolis, MN  55406

[email protected]

Special Education Coordinator

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Position Title:  Special Education Coordinator

Start Date:  2024-2025 School Year

Position is full-time and based District Wide.  Salary and benefits part of Master Agreement

Job Summary:  

Mahtomedi Public Schools is looking for an aspiring leader to join our team of dedicated special education staff.  Under the supervision of the Director of Student Support Services, the Special Education Coordinator will assist District staff to successfully meet the educational needs of students with disabilities in grades K–12+ and will ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

  • Current Minnesota Special Education license PELSB
  • Master’s degree in the educational field
  • Two or more years in a leadership or coaching position; experience with Setting 3 program development is preferred
  • Two or more years of experience developing, implementing and evaluating special programs and working with students with low incidence disabilities
  • Expertise in Special Education Due Process and compliance
  • Group facilitation and conflict resolution training and experience
  • Experience with general education curriculum and differentiated instruction
  • Experience creating and implementing meaningful professional development activities
  • Experience training and coaching educators in the implementation of positive behavioral supports and restrictive procedures
  • Strong oral and written communications skills and the ability to establish collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders
  • Ability to use communicate, express or exchange ideas and convey details or important instructions to others accurately
  • Google Suite experience preferred

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Director of Student Support Services on the implementation of special education programming and supporting staff to ensure consistency and alignment of practices/procedures across all buildings
  • Work directly with the Director of Student Support Services on the development of annual staffing plans
  • Provide due process assistance to staff and implement plans for monitoring and maintaining compliance
  • Create and implement an annual calendar of professional development opportunities for licensed staff
  • Oversee the Extended School Year (ESY) process including eligibility decisions and alignment of ESY with other district summer programs
  • Monitor Third Party Billing implementation in the District and provide applicable staff training
  • Oversee and develop Setting 3 Programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders,
  • Emotional/Behavior Disorders and Developmental Cognitive Delays
  • Provide leadership in the vertical and horizontal alignment of specialized curriculum to ensure organized and sequenced instruction that will reduce learning gaps and progressively prepare students for post-secondary success
  • Facilitate ongoing program evaluation and development of the district’s Setting 3 programs, including conducting critical analysis of the effectiveness of services, and providing feedback and recommendations for program improvements/changes and technical assistance as needed
  • Serve as a district expert in the area of positive behavior supports and services; support staff, parents, and administrators in the consistent use of strategies to enhance the social emotional skills of students demonstrating challenging behaviors
  • Interface with District administrators and Districtwide staff to collect, disaggregate, analyze, and present to appropriate stakeholders, state and district performance data for the purpose of increasing student achievement
  • Facilitate collaborative relationships among parents, school staff and representatives of other agencies and organizations
  • Support special education staff in the selection, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based and evidence-informed instructional practices; assist IEP teams to develop and implement high-quality, standards-based special education services that result in meaningful student outcomes
  • Facilitate team meetings, model effective and positive problem-solving skills and foster collaborative communication
  • Collaborate with building administrators regarding the work of non-licensed special education staff including: assignments/scheduling, role responsibilities, service delivery models, best practices, professional development and performance evaluation
  • Maintain a working knowledge of technologies used for instruction and due process record keeping
    Serve on District committees such as the Special Education Advisory Council
  • Attend regional/state meetings as necessary
  • Perform other duties as needed or assigned by the Director of Student Support Services

Application Deadline:  open until filled

Mahtomedi Public Schools will not discriminated against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation

Licensed Counselor or Social Worker – Fulltime

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Position Title:  1.0 FTE Licensed Counselor or Social Worker
Start Date:  2024-25 school year

This position is part-time at Mahtomedi High School and will work within the special education department.

Salary and benefits are part of the Teacher Master Agreement.

Minimum Requirements:  Must have a valid MN Social Worker (Pre-K -12) or School Counselor license, or be able to obtain the appropriate license from PELSB, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board.

Qualifications:

  • Must demonstrate strong knowledge and skills in areas of proactive and reactive behavior strategies and systems
  • Successful experience supporting students and staff through positive behavioral interventions and restorative practices
  • Working knowledge of area resources that support children and families
  • Experience organizing and analyzing behavioral data to make informed decisions
  • Ability to support student behavior to ensure a safe, supportive, equitable, and culturally responsive learning environment
  • Demonstrate effectiveness in working with students and families of diverse racial and economic backgrounds

Responsibilities:

  • Provide individual/group support for special education students
  • Address student behavioral and social-emotional needs with relevant interventions and supports
  • Promote positive student-student and staff-student relationships
  • Collaborate with special education staff and building administration to provide student-specific intervention and supports
  • Monitor and track behavior data
  • Respond to and de-escalate student behavior
  • Provide support to families to promote positive school/family relationships
  • Foster a community where all people are valued, respected, seen and heard
  • Attend department, school, and parent meetings or functions
  • Other job-related duties as assigned

Mahtomedi Public Schools will not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation.

English Learner Teacher: Virtual Academy K-12

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  • Actively encourage and embrace each member of the school community
  • Create a sense of support that fosters individual growth and pursuit of learning
  • Continually work to understand your own assumptions and biases and how they impact the learning environment
  • Make a commitment to value and manage cultural uniquenesses and adapt education to meet the needs of each student
  • Prepare students to meet “the next challenge” through fostering confidence that comes from adventurous exploration and rigorous academics
  • Develop a culture of trust where students, families, and staff are all reflected in decisions that shape the learning environment
  • Foster student agency in a way that allows and encourages students to make choices that personalize their learning journey
  • Build a day-to-day experience that leads students to their passion and purpose

Bilingual Special Education Assistant

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The Special Education Bilingual Assistant – Visually Impaired assists students by providing consistent support to help students gain access to information and communication, and to support the social emotional well-being of the students. In addition, this position supports teachers in the delivery of educational, social/emotional, and behavioral interventions along with supporting the needs of Special Education students. This position provides bilingual, visual and mobility assistance to Limited English Proficient (LEP) students, and their families in a variety of learning environments.

Literacy Teaching Assistant

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Minnehaha Academy is a Christian school and a ministry of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church of America.   

Our mission is to provide a high quality education integrating the Christian faith and learning.

 

Minnehaha Academy is seeking a Teaching Assistant to serve in either our Middle School or Upper School. This position will focus primarily on providing literacy support. This is a one year position that has been funded via a grant with the potential of continuing on in future school years.

Description:

  • These positions are full-time, Monday-Friday. The hours are approximately 8:30-3:10.
  • These are hourly positions, 6.5 hours of paid time and an unpaid 30-minute lunch break.
  • The hourly wage will be determined by our Human Resource Director based on education and experience.

 

Purpose:

  • To work in partnership with grade level teachers, developing plans and implementing programs to meet the needs of individual learners, and provide flexibility within the learning environment
  • To provide additional classroom supervision.

 

Primary Functions

  • Collaborate with classroom teachers to provide student support and foster student growth; possible responsibilities include:
    • Assess students using in-house assessments, leveling systems, and STAR tests
    • Meet with guided reading groups or literacy circles
    • Provide enriched literacy experiences
    • Facilitate small groups to practice skills
    • Assist in preparation and/or delivery of lessons
    • Assist in day-to-day classroom operations

 

Supervision Duties

All Teaching Assistants will be expected to provide supervision during one lunch period. Additional duties may be available before or after the standard hours.