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English Teacher – Chaska High School

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Position Type:
High School Teaching (Grades 9-12)/English

Date Posted:
5/15/2019

Location:
Chaska High School

Date Available:
August 2019

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

English Teacher
Chaska High School
For More Information contact: Jim Bach at [email protected]

Position Start/End Date:  August 2019
Days/FTE:  185 days; 1.0 FTE
Banded/Graded:  C-5-2
Responsible To:  Building Principal
Qualifications: Valid State of Minnesota License in 9-12 Language Arts
Major Job Functions; Specific Tasks/Required Knowledge, Ability and Skills:  see attachment

Compensation and Yearly Duration of Employment:  Compensation will be determined by District 112 and the Chaska Education Association (CEA).

Background check will be conducted.

If you are changing positions or the number of hours you work, your benefits may change.  Please make sure to check the eligibility as listed in the above agreement.

If recommended for employment, applicant will provide proof of legal right to work in the United States if required.

Application Procedure:
Please apply online at: http://www.district112.org (only online applications will be accepted).

Special Education Teacher-Dual Language (English/Spanish) La Academia

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Special Education Teacher Dual Language (English-Spanish)
La Academia

For More Information contact:  Kellie Krick-Oborn  at [email protected]?

Position Start Date: August 26, 2019
FTE:  1.0 FTE
Banded/Graded:  C-5-2
Responsible To:  Building Principal; Special Education Director/Supervisor
Qualifications: Valid State of Minnesota License in Special Education; any disability area and fluent in Spanish

Major Job Functions; Specific Tasks/Required Knowledge, Ability and Skills:  See attachment

Compensation and Yearly Duration of Employment:  Compensation will be determined by District 112 and the Chaska Education Association (CEA).

Background check will be conducted.

If you are changing positions or the number of hours you work, your benefits may change.  Please make sure to check the eligibility as listed in the above agreement.

If recommended for employment, applicant will provide proof of legal right to work in the United States if required.

Application Procedure:
Please apply online at: http://www.district112.org (only online applications will be accepted).

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.