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FACS (Family & Consumer Science) Teacher – Long Term Replacement

Occupational Therapist

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Position Summary:

  • Under the direction of the Director of Student Services, the Occupational Therapist provides services to children with special needs, ages birth through 21, in order for them to benefit from their program of special education instruction.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Provides direct and indirect occupational therapy services as specified in each students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) plan.
  • Consults with teachers, school administrators, parents and others as appropriate, regarding students’ fine motor development.
  • Assesses the fine motor skills including the environmental accessibility of students referred for a special education evaluation.  Helps determine the need for environmental adaptations and occupational therapy.
  • Assesses and makes environmental and other adaptations to allow students to access and benefit from their program of specialized instruction.
  • Provides training to special education paraprofessionals, and others as appropriate, in carrying out day-to-day activities designed to enhance the motor functioning of students.
  • Maintains accurate record of therapy sessions, consultations and other pertinent activities.
  • Supports parents of children with disabilities in understanding the role of occupational therapy services in schools and how to access school or community resources.
  • Adapts, modifies or recommends specialized equipment to facilitate student performance.
  • Supports classroom personnel to effectively use classroom based technology and assistive technologies to facilitate student success.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements :

  • Must be a Minnesota State Department of Health certified Occupational Therapist with a graduate degree in occupational therapy with moderate experience as an occupational therapist.

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)

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Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Provide services to children according to established treatment plan.
  • Communicates with other staff and parents to ensure that students meet goals.
  • Assists other staff in the use of various technology, exercise programs, sensory programs and equipment.
  • Assists with the data collection for individualized education plan reports.
  • Assists with the evaluation of children and communicates areas of concern to the Occupational Therapist.
  • Assists in the development of various programs.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

We provide supervision and mentoring, continuing education and we pay licensure fees.

Position Requirements :

  • Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Two years experience

Math Teacher – Long Term Replacement

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Position Information:

  • Long-term Replacement 7th Grade Math Teacher
  • Anticipated Dates: ASAP – 2/3/2025
  • 1.0 FTE

Qualifications:

  • Minnesota Math Teaching License Preferred
  • Possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
  • Previous experience preferred

Data and Assessment Coordinator

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POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for providing leadership and professional development on the use of assessments and tests as required to support continuous improvement. The incumbent will work closely with the Director of Program Evaluation, Research and Assessment (PERA) to meet the department’s responsibility of overseeing all assessment and testing within the district. The incumbent will provide guidance and technical support on using assessments, lead the coordination of district and state-mandated assessments, manage assessment data and reporting, and provide professional development on using assessment data to improve curriculum and instructional practices, school- and district-level accountability for student achievement and success, and district intervention and support programs.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Provide consultation and support on educational assessments and testing.
  • Coordinate and manage all district and state assessments.
  • Develop and coordinate professional development associated with assessment administration and best practice strategies for interpreting and using results.
  • Analyze achievement and assessment data to support Teaching and Learning Services.
  • Prepare and disseminate school- and district-level reports associated with assessment data.
  • Present data to appropriate groups.
  • Support sites and departments in organization and analysis of data and provide training for continuous improvement data practices.
  • Assist in compliance of federal, state, and local policies and procedures regarding assessment and accountability.
  • Collaborate with the Director of PERA and Teaching and Learning staff on developing the district assessment calendar.
  • Collaborate with the Director of PERA to coordinate the District Data and Assessment Committee.
  • Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT & COORDINATION:

  • Provide leadership and technical support for educational assessment and testing, including consultation on the selection and use of assessments.
  • Maintain knowledge about all current assessment trends and strategies.
  • Serve as the District Assessment Coordinator, the primary point of contact for the MN Department of Education and school assessment teams to coordinate the administration of assessments.
  • Develop and lead training on administering student assessments and appropriate uses of assessment data.
  • Develop and coordinate procedures for test registration and rostering, collecting and transferring data, and analysis and reporting of assessment results.
  • Collaborate with and support district service and school staff to use data for continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with curriculum and professional development specialists to educate staff in effective assessment practices.
  • Other duties as assigned.

DATA MANAGEMENT & ANALYSIS:

  • Maintain and analyze assessment data for reporting.
  • Prepare reports and data visualizations of assessment data.
  • Complete analysis of assessment data to support the work of Teaching and Learning Services.
  • Collaborate with technology staff, student Information staff, and external vendors to securely transfer data across data systems.

COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS:

  • Communicates clearly and respectfully with the MN Department of Education to ensure the district is in compliance with state testing mandates and statutes.
  • Communicates clearly and respectfully with school administrators and assessment teams to support the administration of assessments.
  • Communicates with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.
  • Communicates clearly and respectfully with assessment and testing vendors to adhere to testing administration procedures and rules.
  • Communicates with data system vendors to ensure the secure transfer of data.
  • Demonstrates an appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.
  • Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Communicate assessment results in a clear and understandable manner, including providing accurate interpretation of results.
  • Demonstrates strong and clear presentation skills.
  • Participates on local and state level committees and task forces as needed.

LTS 5th Grade Teacher

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Long Term Substitute for Full time (1.0 FTE) 5th Grade teaching position is available at Wyoming Elementary School.  Responsible for supervising, educating, and supporting students in 5th grade at Wyoming Elementary.

This position will cover from approximately 3/10/2025 to 4/24/2025.