Minnesota Association of School Administrators
Description: LTS Special Education Teacher – at East Junior High.
This position is from approximately November until January 20th.
Job Summary:
Special Education Teacher to work with a variety of disabilities.
Deliver direct & indirect services, monitor IEP progress on goals & objectives.
Follow due process and IEP procedures & paperwork, communicate and work collaboratively with families & staff.
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The Paynesville Area Schools is seeking candidates for the full time position of Superintendent of Schools. The successful candidate will begin work on or around July 1, 2018 and will receive a competitive salary and benefit package commensurate with experience and qualifications. The district’s mission is ‘Prepare students with the academic, social, and personal skills to be career, college, and community ready.’
Desired Qualifications:
*Knowledge and experience in the general administration of a comprehensive program of instructional and support services for pre-K through 12th grade students and community education patrons.
*Proficiency in communications and public relations including a record of positive involvement in the community. *Knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of instructional and support programs for learners of all ages. *Knowledge and experience in the management and development of school personnel.
*Knowledge and experience of Minnesota public school finance and school district financial management including budget development, deployment, and monitoring.
*Knowledge and experience in positive interactions with the local School Board and other governmental units.
School District Information:
*The Paynesville Area Schools serves nearly 925 k-12 students. In addition, children, families, and other district residents are served through early childhood and community education programs. Educational and support programs are delivered in two school buildings located in Paynesville.
*The district employs 147 licensed and non licensed staff members. The superintendent is supported by one elementary and one secondary principal. In addition, a Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, a Community Education Director, and an Activities Director are employed by the district. Financial support is provided by a bookkeeper and a payroll specialist. Support is also provided by an Administrative Assistant.
*The district is proud of a comprehensive program of studies, is in compliance with the provisions of MMR, ESSA, and supports a strong fine arts program. The elementary school has incorporated a PK-5 grade comprehensive program. The secondary school offers college credit experiences, PLTW programs and has a focus on building our CTE programs. Technology is embedded throughout the school program. The district is in its first year of a 1:1 technology initiative.
*The Paynesville Area Schools is home to a wide variety of individuals and interests. It is nestled in Central Minnesota’s lake country and is a desirable destination for outdoors enthusiasts. The school district supports vibrant agricultural, commercial and related industries.
*The school district’s operating budget is $12 million. The unassigned fund balance is nearly 1.4 million. *Additional information is available at the district’s website at www.paynesvilleschools.com
Minnehaha Academy is a Christian school and a ministry of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church. Our mission is to provide a high-quality education integrating the Christian faith and learning. The Upper School has a full-time, short-term English/Language Arts opening beginning around March 5, 2018, and lasting for 7-8 weeks. Teacher responsibilities will include five sections of 12th grade English: 2 sections of AP Literature and Composition, and 3 sections of English 12.
General Information Humboldt Secondary is seeking an Acting Incumbent Teacher – Life Science. This is an immediate assignment that will end on March 25, 2016. sponsibilities The essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties: Provide instruction in the core curriculum areas for which employed; make appropriate use of instructional resources and technologies. Develop and implement innovative methods for providing instruction to students. Support the Minnesota Graduation Standards; implement the goals and objectives of the District and the school and/or program to which assigned. Evaluate student performance in accordance with 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 academic development of the student; participate in parent teacher conferences. Perform classroom management duties; enforce rules governing the conduct of students; take appropriate disciplinary action with students when necessary. Continue to seek professional growth and development in the curriculum areas for which employed; attend professional development required by the District. Contribute to the District’s Strong Schools, Strong Communities efforts by partnering with other staff to contribute to student achievement and the alignment and sustainability of resources. Perform other related duties as assigned.
REGULAR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES List of things to Accomplish in Major Job functionNECESSARY SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES What You Have to Know to Accomplish Duty of FunctionPERFORMANCE STANDARDS How Will You Know the Job is Done? DEVELOP AND ADMINISTER THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION 1.Develop, implement and monitor annual budgets within fiscal guidelines and procedures set by the District for the following: a.State funded district special education programs b.Federal funded district special education programs c.English Learner Program d.Early Learning Programs i.Preschool screening ii.School Readiness iii.ECFE e.Regional Special Education Programs f.504 2.Collaborate with Business Manager to prepare and submit state and federal financial budget reports for the programs listed above. 3.Recommend Board Policy as it relates to program responsibilities 4.Supervise the identification, evaluation and placement of all students with disabilities 5.Prepare and update district Total Special Education Service Plan 6.Advise the superintendent on district compliance with state and federal laws regulating education services to students with disabilities 7.Provide oversight and assure District’s compliance with Federal and State regulations in the following instructional programs: a.Early Intervention Programs SPED Part C Birth through 2 b.Special Education Part B Age 3 through 21 i.Autism Spectrum Disorders ii.Deaf/Blind iii.Deaf/Hard of Hearing iv.Developmental Adapted Phy Ed v.Developmental Cognitive Disability vi.Developmental Delay ages 3 through 6 vii.Emotional or Behavioral Disabilities viii.Other Health Disabilities ix.Physically Impaired x.Severely Multiply Impaired xi.Specific Learning Disability xii.Speech/Language Impairment xiii.Traumatic Brain Injury xiv.Visual Impairment c.Related Services d.Secondary Transition e.School Psychologist/s f.Indian Home School Liaison g.English Learner Programs h.Child Find (Birth through 21) i.Section 504 j.MA Billing 8.Conduct evaluations of itinerant and contracted staff. 9.Supervise district placement of students with disabilities 10.Supervise conciliation conferences. Schedule and oversee due process hearings. 11.Represent the district interests in regional or cooperative projects 12.Maintain communication with districts who have resident students with disabilities attending their school 13.Supervise the nonpublic programs relating to state/federal programs listed in #7 14.Provide tuition information to Business Manager as needed. 15.Supervise the completion of all required reports relating to state/federal programs listed in #7. 16.Serve as authorized LEA representative for federal programs listed in #7. 17.Attend required technical assistance programs and workshops. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND OVER-SITE 1. Collaboratively assist Curriculum Instructional Assessments (CIA) and Instructional Learning Team (ILT) members in the establishment of annual instructional goals and review of curriculum. 2.Collaborate with HR, CIA and ILT on delivery of district wide professional development. 3.Collaboratively manages budgets with Business Manager and Superintendent of assigned programs. 4.Provides oversite of District Title Programs. 5.Collaboratively oversee the implementation and evaluation of assigned programs. ESTABLISH EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS 1.Establish and maintain personal contact with public through involvement with Red Lake Nation agencies and staff 2.Speak when called upon to groups and organizations 3.Establish and implement procedures to receive input from internal and external public’s. 4.Conduct regular meetings with staff 5.Provide information to public regarding problems and activities 6.Submit written reports to all School Board meetings and attend unless excused by Superintendent 7.Monitor publication of newsletters, handbooks, etc. 8.Write and disseminate appropriate communications to staff, students, parents and their public’s ADDRESS PROGRAMMING AND STAFFING NEEDS 1.Determine the types of programs needed to meet the needs of students described in federal/state mandates 2.Design programs to meet students’ needs 3.Establish goals and objectives on which to evaluate programs 4.Evaluate programs 5.Alter programs to better meet students’ needs 6.Determine appropriate licensed and/or trained staff for programs listed in #1. 7.Collaborate with Human Resources for interviewing, hiring, assigning and training employees assigned to special services programs. 8.Interview and recommend staff to be hired for programs listed in #1. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY SUPERINTENDENT 1.District Human Rights Officer *High level of knowledge and understanding of budgeting and revenue sources and ability to recommend and adhere to budgets based on school district needs. *Knowledge of State and Federal special education law. Understanding of due process, data privacy issues, and legal process pertinent to department services and ability to translate laws and rules into plans of action *Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human development and learning theories. *Understanding of the individual needs of special needs students *Ability to direct District to innovative approaches when appropriate to meet changing Best Practices in Special Education *Experience with analyzing research and data to assist with decision making for program/project implementation *Expertise in leading professional development and building positive school programs and initiatives *Strong organizational and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position. Highly developed and effective team management and collaborative skills. *Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with parents, community groups and diverse local, regional and state agencies. *Expertise in special education leadership resulting in improved student achievement *Commitment to leadership of the District’s theory of action for teaching and learning, reform agenda and education plan.*Budgets have been developed and administered with regard to district accounting, budget and purchasing. Procedures in place consistent with Fiscal Requirements such as: o Personnel-Staffing and Time & Effort Procedures oSpecial Education Transportation oProcurement oEquipment *Required reports are correctly completed by established deadlines. *Board policy has been recommended *The district Total Special Education Services Plan is on file. *The superintendent has been made aware of areas when the district is not in-compliance with state and federal laws and regulations regarding supervised programs *Evidence exists that all programs are supervised according to directions established by the superintendent of schools