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Physical Education/DAPE Teacher

Physical Education/DAPE Teacher

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Position Summary:
Provide Physical Education and DAPE instruction to elementary and secondary students.

Qualifications:
– Valid MN Physical Education and DAPE Teaching license preferred.
– Commitment to ensuring all students learn at high levels.
– Collaboration with colleagues, parents and students.
– Commitment to an equitable education experience for all.
– Demonstrated understanding of cultural competence.
– Experience in a Continuous Improvement environment or knowledge of CI beneficial.
– Bi-lingual skills in Spanish or Somali desired.
– Consistent and reliable attendance is required.

FTE/Schedule:
0.96 FTE

Special Education Teacher (EBD – Level III) Grades 1-4

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Position available:

Elementary (Grades 1-4) Special Education Teacher – EBD Level III

 

Location:

Jefferson Elementary School, 318 South Payne Street, New Ulm MN

 

Start Date:

Fall 2018

 

 

Job Summary:

Responsible for developing a new setting three program, preparing lessons, writing IEPs, conducting IEP meetings, instructing students with a wide range of abilities, assessing student learning, collecting and analyzing student data to plan instruction, creating an engaging and respectful classroom environment, communicating with students, parents and multiple stakeholders, maintaining accurate records, supervising students, managing paraprofessionals, scheduling, participating in school improvement initiatives, and learning professionally.

 

Essential Functions:

Provides instruction for students at the elementary level in a self-contained setting; prepares lesson plans to suit each students’ educational needs; provides academic support to students receiving special education services; provides instruction in language arts, math, social studies, science and social skills.
Serves as Case Manager; facilitates IEP meetings; writes and implements IEPs; evaluates each student’s academic and/or behavioral performance; writes progress reports as required.
Consults/collaborates with the administration, general education staff, special education personnel, parents, and outside agencies for the purpose of ensuring the appropriate delivery of services in adherence to due process requirements; contacts parents and/or guardians to discuss students’ progress.
Maintains student records; prepares reports and correspondence.
Essential Functions (continued):

Provides instructional support designed to ensure an effective and cohesive program; coordinates the placement of students with special needs into the mainstream setting; develops positive intervention plans that can be implemented across school settings.
Provides support for students with behavioral, social, emotional and mental health needs. Effectively uses de-escalation techniques and proactive behavior interventions to improve students behaviors.
Assists and administers District and State standardized testing; trains and directs paraprofessionals with program implementation and student support.
Application Deadline:

Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Questions:

Please contact the District Administrative offices at 507-233-6180.

 

 

 

The school district shall require that applicants for school district positions, who receive an offer of employment, submit to a criminal history background check at a partial expense to the applicant.  All final offers of employment are contingent upon background check results.

 

The employer reserves the right to make assignments of employees to particular buildings.  New Ulm ISD is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and disability or veteran status.

 

New Ulm Public Schools is a regional center of educational excellence.  Our vision is to prepare our students to be successful in a 21st Century World. Our schools and staff provide challenging and engaging academic programs for all students. Student success in academics, fine arts and athletics are reasons students and families come to New Ulm.

 

We are redefining education in New Ulm.  We offer an early learning center for preschool and kindergarten students, including a community education center. This center includes many outdoor and indoor active learning spaces. Jefferson Elementary provides programming for grades 1-4, focusing on small group instruction, responsive classroom, STEM opportunities and core curriculum.  We offer a middle school structure and environment for grades 5-8, focused on advisory, exploratory and experiential learning opportunities.  Our new high school building is for grades 9-12, offering college, vocational and work ready courses. We have many opportunities for fine arts and athletics for all students.

 

 

For more information on New Ulm Public Schools and the wonderful city of New Ulm,

please visit the following resources:

 

New Ulm Public Schools: www.newulm.k12.mn.us

City of New Ulm:     http://www.ci.new-ulm.mn.us

New Ulm Chamber of Commerce:    http://www.newulm.com/

Careers in New Ulm video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t32wGisMkWI

School Guidance Counselor

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Position Summary:
The Counselor shall be an integral part of the total instructional program directed toward the growth and development of all students who come from diverse, cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.  Assist students with academic planning, personal goal setting, family systems/change and crisis intervention.  Present lessons in classrooms around topics such as bullying, friendship, career awareness, suicide prevention, etc. The Counselor shall also strive to provide a positive atmosphere in which students are encouraged and assisted to develop feelings of acceptance, self-respect, emotional security, and achievement. Must have the ability to work with at-risk student populations. Knowledge of the REACH program would be beneficial.

Position Requirements:
Valid Minnesota Guidance & Counseling or School Counselor licensure. Bachelor’s degree with coursework in School Guidance Counseling, or related field and moderate experience.  Master’s degree preferred.

Other Skills & Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of the policies, procedures, methods and techniques used for assessing sociological and academic needs of individual students; thorough knowledge of working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds; thorough knowledge and training and experience with the developmental levels of students, issues surrounding chemical dependency, abuse, family change, as well as working knowledge of federal and state special education laws and rules. Demonstrated skills and knowledge in the areas of academic planning, personal goal setting, post-secondary options, post high school opportunities, family systems/change, and crisis intervention. Must have the ability to work flexible hours during the school year as well as additional days during the summer. Ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team; ability to work with and through other school personnel, parents and community agencies; ability to communicate and establish effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers and administrators. Must understand and comply with all protocols related to data privacy. Consistent and reliable attendance.

FTE/Schedule:
1.0 FTE

School Social Worker

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Qualifications/Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree with coursework in social work, psychology, or related field, or equivalent and considerable experience working with at-risk students, families, and other agencies
Successful background check required.

Exemplifies the following Five Character Traits: compassion, respect, responsibility, self discipline and honesty.

Skills Needed:
Previous experience with intermediate students preferred.

Job Summary:

Performs professional work in individual, small group, or classroom settings to guide, assess, mentor, and counsel students. Educate and provide emotional support, personal counseling, career and college readiness, and other services to meet the unique needs of students. Collaborate with staff and parents to make recommendations for student success.

For additional information see our official job description.

Hours per day:
7.5 hours per day
7:45 a.m.-3:45 p.
As per contract
Benefit eligible position: health, dental, and optical insurance, district-paid life insurance policy, long-term disability coverage, supplemental insurance available, retirement plan options, personal days, sick days, and more!

School Counselor

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The counselor works with a broad continuum of students to help develop social, emotional, and educational plans that best meet individual learner needs.  The counselor supports students through individual guidance and counseling, consults with parents and staff, and serves as member of committees within the school community.