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Owatonna Online K-12 School Counselor

Owatonna Online K-12 School Counselor

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Position Summary:
Owatonna Online is a program designed to support students within the school with academic, social/emotional, and personal support. The counselor provides ongoing guidance and daily tools for students to help within our systems of intervention and teach needed tools for success leading to college and career readiness. This position will also work collaboratively with the other online counselor to align credit guides for partnership districts and work on scheduling open enrolled students and internal transfer students.

Our online counselor can work remotely. There are a handful of dates that they are required to report (Workshop and staff development days) throughout the year.

Qualifications:
Valid Minnesota K-12 Guidance & Counseling or K-12 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, family systems/change, and crisis intervention. Thorough skills in the use of personal computers and related software packages, hardware, and peripheral equipment.  Ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team; ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages; 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.

Questions about this position can be directed to Julie Sullivan, Director of Teaching and Learning, or Dr. Martina Wagner, Principal for Owatonna Online.

Salary:
Based on candidate’s education and experience per the OEA Master Agreement.

Benefits offered for this position are as listed: Teacher – Full Time and Part Time:
Health Insurance is offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield (single and family)
Dental Insurance (Single and Family)
$70,000 Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Teacher Retirement Association (TRA) pension
403(B) Matching Annuity Plan – up to $1,700/year match
Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)/ Sick Time
Personal Day(s)

ISD 761 IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DIVERSITY.

Special Education Teacher, Anicca

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The SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #288 has a full-time opening Special Education Teacher opening for the Anicca Day Treatment program located in Chanhassen, MN.

SouthWest Metro serves students in 11 member districts and 8 associate member districts across the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area with programs in Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Care & Treatment, Adult Education, and Alternative Education. We invite you to embrace your own value, potential, and ability at SouthWest Metro, while empowering others to discover theirs. We work to empower ALL learners to realize their self-worth through personalized educational instruction, connection to resources, and access to a supportive learning environment.

The Anicca Day Treatment program serves students in grades 7-12.  Anicca is a program that is in partnership with Carver County Mental Health. They serve students with various disability categories, however mainly serve students with Emotional Behavioral Disorders.

Description:
Special Education Teacher, 8 hours a day for 185 Contract Days.

Educate, plan, teach, facilitate, and evaluate students identified as having a disability.  Many of the students exhibit social, emotional, cognitive and/or behavioral needs that require a significant level of support.
 
Job Summary:
Provide support by working directly with students to increase their academic, social/behavioral, communication, and study skills under the direction of the teacher(s).

Qualifications:
EBD, ASD, or ABS license preferred (Open to Tier 2 License Eligible Candidates).
Experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated instruction.
Strong classroom management skills.
Ability to build successful relationships with students, parents and staff.
Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) and Restrictive Procedures is required and provided by the District.
Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with teams.

Pay & Benefits:
The pay range for this position is: $48,076-99,188 based on education and experience. Competitive and comprehensive benefit package available:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options
Dependent Care FSA
Generous Sick Time
Personal Time Off
Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D
403(b) with a District dollar for dollar match
TRA (Pension Plan)
Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet Insurance

Application Procedure:
Apply Online at swmetro.k12.mn.us/employment_opportunities

Selection Procedure:
Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately until the position is filled. Those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Social Worker

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The SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #288 has a Full-Time opening for a School Social Worker at the 401 Education Center in the PRIDE program in Chaska, MN.

SouthWest Metro serves students in 11 member districts and 8  associate member districts across the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area with programs in Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Care & Treatment, Adult Education, and Alternative Education. We invite you to embrace your own value, potential, and ability at SouthWest Metro while empowering others to discover theirs. We work to empower ALL learners to realize their self-worth through personalized educational instruction, connection to resources, and access to a supportive learning environment.

Description:
School Social Worker, 8 hours a day for 185 Contract Days.

Provides direct and indirect social work services to students, as indicated on students’ Individual  Education Plans (IEPs). Works as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide mental health assessments, services, resources, and referrals. Services are designed to improve social skills, assist with problem-solving, provide behavior management skills, and understand how mental health issues impact students’ education. All the students have IEP’s.

Pay & Benefits: 
The pay range for this position is $48,076-$99,188 annually based on education and experience. Competitive and comprehensive benefits package available:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options
Dependent Care FSA
Generous Vacation and Sick Time
Personal Time Off
Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D
403(b) with a District dollar for dollar match
TRA/PERA (Pension Plan)
Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet Insurance

Job Summary:
Provide support by working directly with students to increase their academic, social/behavioral, communication, and study skills under the direction of the teacher(s).

Qualifications:
School Social Work License
Ability to build successful relationships with students, parents and staff.
Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) and Restrictive Procedures is required and provided by the District.
Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with teams.
Knowledge and experience providing direct social work service to special education students, as outlined in the Individual Education Plan.
Ability to provide direct social/emotional/mental health services, individual and group, to students.
Family engagement skills; knowledge of family systems theory.
Conflict mediation, crisis management skills
Ability to perform assessments for mental health, and crisis.

Application Procedure:
Apply Online at swmetro.k12.mn.us/employment_opportunities

Selection Procedure:
Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately until the position is filled. Those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Special Ed Spanish Interpreter

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Job Summary:

Facilitate communication, both oral and written, between families, students and special education staff during special education evaluation and programming.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Serve as part of the Special Education Team to assist licensed staff with making decisions relating to special education placement and establishing Individual Education Plans by providing information gathered from parents and children through the use of screening tools and interviews.
Administer screening tools as appropriate; listen to and evaluate speech sounds in home language in conjunction with speech language pathologists; transcribe students’ language samples from home language into the English equivalent.
Advise special education staff whether evaluation and assessment tools and test items are culturally appropriate and/or fair; advise special education and/or school staff when parents or students need more information about special education or school policies and procedures.
Conduct interviews with parents of students referred for special education evaluation to gather information regarding their child’s development, language skills and health.
Respond to parent questions regarding special education, due process and disabling conditions; explain special education services and disabilities to parents in a culturally sensitive manner; ensure that parents are informed of their rights in a legally defensible manner.
Facilitate oral and written communication between students, parents and all appropriate district and school staff;

Administrative Assistant to the Director of Teaching and Learning

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Hours:  Mon-Fri, 261 contract days, 8 hrs/day

This position is full-time, 261 days a year. This position is part of the clerical bargaining unit and is based at the District Office. Salary and benefits pursuant to the Master Agreement, including generous paid time off and holidays.

Salary:  Starting rate is $24.47 per hour.

Job Summary:

As an administrative assistant, this position plays a crucial role in supporting the daily operations of the Teaching & Learning Department and ensures the smooth functioning of administrative processes at a district level. The position supports various administrative tasks to ensure students and staff have the necessary resources and support.

Primary Duties:

  • Prepare and receive purchase orders in the finance system, initiate orders for products, inventory arrivals, and maintain accurate payment records.
  • Work with vendors to request samples and quotes. Maintain accurate records of current contracts. Serve as a resource for staff questions regarding curriculum resources.
  • Maintain accurate records of curriculum resources and subscriptions used in all content areas.
  • In coordination with the district data coordinator, provide support for district assessments  (ex: MCA, MTAS, ACCESS, MAP, FastBridge, CogAT), order tests and assemble school testing supplies for schools, maintain online testing calendar and refusal form, roster students and staff for assessments when applicable, and disseminate MCA reports to families.  Attend monthly webinars for updates.
  • Maintain department websites for updates; update other district web pages and information as directed.
  • Under the direction of the Director of Teaching & Learning, assists in preparing monthly budget reports for accuracy and monitors expenses. Accurately code expenditures. Prepare and process timesheets.
  • Arrange professional development and conference registrations, as needed.  Assist staff members with travel and lodging reimbursements for overnight conferences. Collect payment from families and deposit funds accurately for applicable student experiences (ex. Young Authors Conference). Arrange and facilitate the sale of used textbooks.
  • Coordinate civil rights data collection, review district-wide data, submit compiled information, and resolve any errors.
  • Under the direction of the Director of Teaching & Learning, coordinate with St. Jude’s of the Lake regarding enrollment for special services and non-public AIDS forms in the summer.  Review monthly budgets and provide status on funds available. Provide St. Jude enrollment information to finance and special services.
  • Track home school families who apply for the State Non-Public AIDS program and maintain applicable spreadsheets and forms. Follow up with families to ensure deadlines are met. Collaborate with MARSS
  • Coordinator and District Nurse to ensure appropriate documentation is maintained.  Attend meetings and relay appropriate information to the Director of Teaching & Learning. Serve as the main contact for questions from staff and families.
  • Under the direction of the Director of Teaching & Learning, manage the list of committees and update changes when necessary. Communicate summer curriculum writing with staff and coordinate follow-up meetings.
  • Work with district staff to coordinate the fall workshop schedule.
  • Provide logistical support and coordination of meetings (i.e. manage calendar invites, set up rooms, and arrange for resources as needed).
  • Under the direction of the Director of Communications, provide clerical support, including website updates and other communications-related assignments.
  • Under the direction of the Director of Technology, prepare and receive purchase orders in the finance system, initiate orders for products, inventory arrivals, and maintain accurate payment records.

Other duties:  Provide assistance to the District Office front desk.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Associate degree in a related field or specialized training, and/or equivalent work experience for successful completion of the essential functions of the job
  • At least 1 year of previous administrative and customer-focused work experience, in an educational setting preferred
  • Strong knowledge of budgets and basic accounting principles
  • Proficient with office software applications (e.g., Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite) experience developing newsletters, knowledge of web-based applications, and the ability to quickly learn new technology
  • High level of detail orientation, professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information
  • Collaborative and positive attitude with the ability to work well within a team and provide support across different departments
  • Ability to work independently and with limited supervision

Mahtomedi Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Mahtomedi Public Schools is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity.

Director of Early Learning

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Director of Early Learning
Community Education/Student Support Services

Mankato Area Public Schools has a position available for a Director of Early Learning beginning March 31, 2025. This is a full-time, 12-month position.

Summary of Duties: 
The Director of Early Learning provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and program development for district-wide early childhood services. This role is responsible for supervising staff, managing operations of the Center for Learning facility, ensuring high-quality instruction, fostering community partnerships, and supporting families with children from birth to age five.  The director ensures high-quality instruction, compliance with state and federal regulations, and alignment with district goals to enhance school readiness and early learning outcomes.

Qualifications Required: 

  • Early Childhood Special Education Licensure
  • Three year teaching experience in Early Childhood Special Education
  • Pre K and/or Parent Education Licensure

Qualifications Preferred:

  • Masters Degree in Early Childhood Special Education or closely related Field (Early
  • Childhood Special Education Experience, Birth through Kindergarten)
  • Leadership or Supervisory Experience
  • Principal and/or Director of Special Education License

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptableEligible

Employee Benefits include:   

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

Other Information:
This is a Non-affiliated position with Category III benefits.

Annual Salary:
$116,200 – 119,100

Application Deadline: 
March 5, 2025.

Candidates should complete the online application found at www.isd77.org Please upload 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.

For further information, contact Audra Nissen Boyer, Director of Community Education at 507-387-5501 or Scott Hare, Director of Student Support Services at 507-387-1818.