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Director of Student Supports

Director of Student Supports

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Skills in strong oral and written communication, including excellent public speaking skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and effective time management.
  • Ability to work with a culturally and linguistically diverse group of staff.
  • Strong knowledge of evidence based practices and strategies in social emotional learning, mental health, and disabilities.
  • Considerable knowledge of the Minnesota Department of Human Services and Hennepin County.
  • Ability to prepare and present data and reports to a variety of professional audiences.
  • Ability to create and administer surveys and other feedback methods.
  • Ability to analyze data and make recommendations for the future.
  • Ability to effectively collaborate with others, provide constructive feedback, and resolve conflicts.
  • Knowledge of best practices in clinical supervision and the role of the school social worker in special education/setting IV programs.

Essential Functions
The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties. Some functions listed may be more prominent than others depending on organizational needs.

  • Promotes the research and implementation of the best practices and evidence-based social emotional learning, mental health, and behavioral interventions within the District.
  • Supervises the work of the Restorative Practices Coordinator, Chemical Health Coordinator, SEL Coordinators, and Program Coordinator.
  • Represents children’s mental health and chemical health on select district level, county, and state committees.
  • Implements and oversees grant initiatives in areas of responsibility.
  • Acts as clinical supervisor for school social workers within the district.
  • Liaison for school-based delivery model of mental health services by consultants and mental health professionals from private agencies.
  • Provides back up support for crisis needs within the district.
  • Leads district-wide PREPaRE teams and crisis planning work in collaboration with Health and Safety leader.
  • Revises and implements 360 team planning process for sites.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Finance Controller

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Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Controller is responsible for the district’s financial accounting and payroll systems, managing the collection and disbursement of district funds, preparing required local, state and federal financial reports, assisting with the compilation and coordination of the district’s budget, and preparing audit documents.

 

Resource Teacher- Multiple positions

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  • The licensed Special Education Lead works closely with the district Individualized Student Services Team to support the development and implementation of the building/program’s special education service delivery model.
  • The teacher serves as a resource for their special education staff in disseminating information on evidence-based instructional practices and targeted professional development.
  • Actively encourage and embrace each member of the school community
  • Create a sense of support that fosters individual growth and pursuit of learning
  • Continually work to understand your own assumptions and biases and how they impact the learning environment
  • Make a commitment to value and manage cultural uniquenesses and adapt education to meet the needs of each student
  • Prepare students to meet “the next challenge” through fostering confidence that comes from adventurous exploration and rigorous academics
  • Develop a culture of trust where students, families, and staff are all reflected in decisions that shape the learning environment
  • Foster student agency in a way that allows and encourages students to make choices that personalize their learning journey
  • Build a day-to-day experience that leads students to their passion and purpose

Special Education Teacher with ECSE Licensure- Multiple positions available

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  • The licensed Special Education teacher works closely with the district Individualized Student Services Team to support the development and implementation of the building/program’s special education service delivery model.
  • The position serves as a teacher working with students that receive specialized direct instruction primarily in the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) and Kindergarten classrooms.
  • Actively encourage and embrace each member of the school community
  • Create a sense of support that fosters individual growth and pursuit of learning
  • Continually work to understand your own assumptions and biases and how they impact the learning environment
  • Make a commitment to value and manage cultural uniquenesses and adapt education to meet the needs of each student
  • Prepare students to meet “the next challenge” through fostering confidence that comes from adventurous exploration and rigorous academics
  • Develop a culture of trust where students, families, and staff are all reflected in decisions that shape the learning environment
  • Foster student agency in a way that allows and encourages students to make choices that personalize their learning journey
  • Build a day-to-day experience that leads students to their passion and purpose

Middle School Teacher – Math Grade 8 – Long Term Substitute

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Long Term Substitute Teacher – Grade 8 Middle School Math

Fall 2024 – August 26 through Mid November

Discovery Middle School

Essential Functions:

Deliver classroom instruction; implement lesson plans on instructional units; develop and determine methods, approaches and instructional units; maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.

Assess and evaluate student performance against lesson plans; determine the need for re-instruction or need for new approach; reinforce information previously taught in the classroom; determine grades for reporting purposes; monitor student performance and behaviors and determine how to approach bad behaviors.

Develop and plan instructional activities; develop and implement lesson plans personalized for individual student needs; assist in the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs); implement student assessments and evaluate results; determine assessment process for instructional units; research topics and materials designed to improve instructional presentations.

Prepare for substitute teachers; communicate with parents and participate in parent/student conferences; participate and prepare for peer evaluation process.

Supervise students during the school day according to the established building schedule; provide indirect supervision during regular school days.

Collaborate with staff in evaluating individual student issues and approaches to instructional units; evaluate new teaching technologies and/or procedures.

Participate in meetings (building staff meetings, departmental meetings, grade level meetings, staff development, open house/orientation) as necessary or required; attend professional development activities.

Student Success Coach – TOSA

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The Student Success Coach will lead, support, and develop plans for students identified as
needing specialized support for success. They will collaborate with building student support
teams, Teaching & Learning, and Building Equity Leadership Teams to develop support plans
for those who are experiencing academic, behavioral, social, and/or emotional challenges within
the school environment. Plans of support will include goal-setting, progress monitoring, and data
analysis of progress and performance. Along with support for students, this position will also
assist staff with implementing strategies to help all students be successful within the classroom.

Support for Students in Partnership with Teachers
● Collaborate with teachers and administration to assist students who demonstrate
behavioral, social and/or academic challenges in the classroom
● Partner with staff to utilize a data-based problem-solving approach and
evidence-based strategies to strengthen student engagement and support students
with accessing core instruction
● Assist teachers with the development and implementation of academic and/or
behavioral support plans for targeted groups of students
● Collaborate with teachers to plan, design, and co-teach mini-lessons during core
instruction across content areas
● Collaborate with teachers to assess and identify student needs to plan, design, and
provide targeted small group instruction and interventions or enrichment
● Participate in meetings to assist in identifying and coordinating intervention services
Support for Teachers & Staff
● Participate in building student support teams
● Support teachers with assessing and monitoring student progress
● Support teachers by providing and gradually releasing additional targeted small group
instruction and intervention or enrichment strategies to accelerate learning
● Facilitate professional learning for teachers and paraprofessionals about culturally
relevant, evidence-based instructional practices
● Support the integration of culturally responsive teaching practices
● Support collaborative teams in their development of lessons and assessment
measures to accelerate student learning