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Student Support Specialist

Student Support Specialist

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Student Support Specialist
Mankato West High School

A part-time (0.50 FTE) position as a Student Support Specialist is available at Mankato West High School beginning August 11, 2025, for the 2025-26 & 2026-27 school years.  This is a half time position lasting for a span of two years while our building is undergoing renovations.  This position will work closely with the student support staff (assistant principals, counselors, social worker, and school psychologist).

Summary of Duties:

  • Provide support to students involved in minor disruptions or repeated off-task behaviors.
  • Build strong, respectful relationships with students to promote positive decision-making and school engagement.
  • Partner with teachers to reinforce behavior expectations and provide coaching or re-teaching to students as needed.
  • Monitor attendance and intervene early with students demonstrating patterns of chronic absenteeism or tardiness.
  • Conduct student check-ins, family outreach, and coordinate support plans to improve attendance and engagement.
  • Facilitate restorative conversations or mediations between students or between students and staff.
  • Maintain a presence in hallways and common areas during unstructured times to proactively address behaviors and foster a positive school culture.
  • Collaborate with counselors, social workers, and administrators to support student success and ensure follow-through on plans.

 

Qualifications:

  • Valid MN Teaching license in counseling or secondary teaching.
  • Experience working with high school student behaviors and attendance.

Salary Range:
$24,795.50 – $44,288.50 (based on the MTA salary schedule).

 

Eligible Employee Benefits include:

  • Teacher Retirement Associations (TRA) Retirement Pension
  • 403(b) Retirement Matching Program
  • Medical Coverage
  • Fully Paid Life Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave, Personal Leave, and Holidays
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • And Much More

Application Deadline:
July 20, 2025, or until filled.

Candidates should complete the online application found at www.isd77.org. Please upload all transcripts and 3 current letters of recommendation to your online application

This position will be filled on the basis of experience, competency, and qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the District. District 77 complies with state and federal fair employment regulations.

Speech Language Pathologist

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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) x2
Full-time with benefits75% of health & dental insurance premiums paid
Vision & Symetra coverage available
South Dakota Retirement benefits
$25,000 life insurance policy
Personal & sick leave package
Salary base is $54,175 plus education and experience
Position open until filled (earliest closing date 4/15/25)

TITLE:                      SPEECH LANGUAGE THERAPIST
QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be licensed or able to achieve licensure in the state of South Dakota as a speech language therapist. ASHA Certificate of clinical competence (CCCs) desired.
Must be able to perform all the performance responsibilities listed in job description
Must be able to pass all required background checks in accordance with state law and district policy
REPORTS TO:         Building Principal, Director of Special Services

 

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Identify, evaluate and provide speech language therapies to children in the district who are identified as being in need of speech and/or language services due to an identified disability.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Move around the building, ability to carry 30-40 pounds, frequent lifting, sitting, stooping, standing, and bending. Frequent keyboarding and repetitive motion with wrists, hands and fingers.  Must be able to physically support students using approved methods. This work includes sitting and standing for longer periods of time, and being physically active throughout the day.

 

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILTIES:

 

Participate in the child find process for students suspected of being in need for special education services,
Conduct comprehensive evaluations of students referred for speech/language/hearing services in accordance with district special education procedures,
Coordinate and/or participate in various building, department and staff meetings as well as meetings to address student evaluation and determination of services for students evaluated by or receiving therapy from the speech therapist.
Schedule and provide direct speech language therapy services for those students in need of speech and/or language services.
Initiate and conduct student reevaluations and complete ongoing progress monitoring of students in therapy setting.
Complete all pertinent paperwork for the special education process.
Communicate effectively with administration, staff, parents and students in the course of work completion.
Demonstrate professionalism, advocacy and confidentiality in all aspects of the position.
Maintains continuous licensure and remains in good standing with state board of licensure.
Perform other duties as assigned
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Employee follow district adopted calendar, with 175 contact days and 3 in-service days

 

 

EVALUATION PROCEDURE:

This position is responsible to the building principal and Director of Special Services, and is evaluated by the principal.

Special Education Teacher – Resource Room

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Special Education Teacher – Resource Room
·         Full-time with benefits

o    75% of health & dental insurance premiums paid

o    Vision & Symetra coverage available

o    South Dakota Retirement benefits

o    $25,000 life insurance policy

o    Personal & sick leave package

·          Medary Elementary School

·          Salary base is $51,992 plus education & experience

·          Position open until filled (earliest closing date 5/20/25)

Strategic Reading Interventionist (Teacher)

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Strategic Reading Interventionist (Teacher)
Full-time with benefits75% of health & dental insurance premiums paid
Vision & Symetra coverage available
South Dakota Retirement benefits
$25,000 life insurance policy
Personal & sick leave package
Brookings High School
Salary base is $51,992 plus education & experience
Position open until filled (earliest closing date 6/3/25)
 

TITLE:  STRATEGIC READING INTERVENTIONIST

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Master’s degree preferred from an accredited college or university.
Reading Specialist, Special Education, Reading endorsement or related field/experience preferred.
3-5 years teaching experience.
Experience or training in foundational reading, adolescent literacy, intervention, or instructional reading strategies.
AIM reading training or LETRS training preferred.
REPORTS TO:         High School Principals

 

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Strategic Reading Interventionist will design and deliver instruction focused on improving students’ reading skills. The interventionist will use explicit and systematic instruction in reading strategies to support student skill development in the big five areas of reading.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Up and down motion in the office; bending stretching; and lifting up to 40 pounds.  Mobility in and around office/school area.

 

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Deep understanding and knowledge in the science of reading and progression of reading skills.
Knowledge of MTSS, reading assessments, and data-informed instruction.
Ability to build strong, supportive relationships with struggling readers.
Thorough understanding of curriculum and evidence-based practices in reading instruction.
Design and implement instruction that supports readers in grades 9–12 who need strategic, scaffolded support.
Use data (screening tools, diagnostic assessments, classroom observations) to differentiate instruction based on student needs.
Teach research-based reading strategies such as summarizing, predicting, questioning, clarifying, visualizing, and making inferences.
Integrate vocabulary development, fluency practice, and comprehension routines into daily instruction.
Collaborate with content-area teachers to support transfer of strategies across disciplines.
Track student progress and communicate growth with students, families, and team members.
Contribute to the development and refinement of the Strategic Reading course curriculum.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Length of contract:  180 days

 

 

EVALUATION PROCEDURE:

This position will be evaluated annually by the High School Principal(s).

SpEd Teacher

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Under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of Special Education, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows State mandated due process procedures and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students.