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Assistant Director of Special Education

Assistant Director of Special Education

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
Mankato Area Public Schools

Mankato Area Public Schools has a position available for an Assistant Director of Special Education beginning July 1, 2024.  This is a full-time, 12-month position.

Summary of Duties:
Assist in providing leadership in planning, organizing, directing and evaluating the District’s special education programs and services. Serve as the site supervisor in locations where there is not an onsite principal. Evaluate the performance of licensed and non-licensed personnel. In the absence of or when directed by the Director of Special Education and Student Issues, assumes the special education director role and responsibilities.

Qualifications Required: A Masters degree in Special Education Instruction or related special education field.
A valid Minnesota Director of Special Education license
Minimum of three (3) years of teaching or supervisory experience
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Other Information:
This is a Non-affiliated position with Category III benefits. See attached job description.

Salary:
$116,200 – 119,100

Application Deadline:
March 14, 2024.

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 Scott Hare, Director of Special Education at 507-387-1818.

Student Support Services Supervisor

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Student Support Services Supervisor

 

Mankato Area Public Schools has a position available for a Student Support Services Supervisor beginning July 1,2024.  This is a full-time, 12-month position.

Summary of Duties:
The Supervisor will assist the Student Support Services Department in a variety of tasks that support the daily functioning of the department such as, but not limited to, ESY, PLCs, due process, assessments, curriculum, serving as district representative at IEP meetings and mentoring/coaching.

Qualifications Required:
Director of Special Education License or currently and/or willing to enter in a program working towards licensure.

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

Salary:
$94,400 – 96,800

Application Deadline:
March 15, 2024.

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 Scott Hare, Director of Student Support Services at 507-387-1818.

Co-Leader of Learning, Teaching, and Equity (Assistant Director–Secondary)

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ABOUT SHAKOPEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
At Shakopee Public Schools, it’s more than an education, it’s a commitment to our students, staff and community to make a difference in the lives of each and every student, every day. Located in one of the fastest growing suburbs in the Twin Cities, Shakopee Public Schools is proud to serve the cities of Shakopee, Savage and Prior Lake, as well as Jackson, Louisville and Sand Creek townships. The district directly supports nearly 8,000 students, has 1,000+ dedicated staff members, 11+ buildings, 1.7+ million square feet of space and over 350+ acres of land, making it a truly unique community with endless opportunity. The community also passed an operating levy in 2021, allowing the district to provide additional student and operational-based support as well as competitive compensation for educators and support staff.

Description:
In partnership with the Co-Leader of Learning, Teaching, and Equity (E-5), provide leadership and oversight for the entire Department of Learning, Teaching, and Equity. Each of the two Co-Leader positions are Cabinet Level positions that report directly to the Assistant Superintendent/Superintendent.

The primary responsibility for the person in this position is to develop or improve all the systemic structures that impact the student learning experience in Shakopee Public Schools. It is the moral imperative of our school district to change until all of our systems measurably work for each and every student. Our focus must be on ensuring each member of our organization maintains high expectations and unwavering support for each of our student learners. It is also our responsibility to make sure each and every student receives high quality core instruction and develops agency when it comes to their own learning.

Job Summary:

Instructional Leadership

  • Co-lead and co-supervise all members of the Learning, Teaching & Equity (LTE) team.
  • Ensure each and every student in our district reaches their greatest individual learning potential.
  • Ensure cultural responsiveness is woven into the fabric of all actions and work being done by the LTE team.
  • Work in true collaboration with other district and building leaders.
  • Ensure the LTE team works well in true collaboration with other departments, such as Special Services, Instructional Technology, Communications, etc.
  • Represent the school district and LTE team as appropriate with members of the community, teachers, and other staff.
  • Manage and lead a highly impactful and continually improving system of student learning.
    Oversee the continued growth and development for members of the LTE team in evidence-based practices and current educational research.
  • Oversee a robust and impactful multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) replete with best practices in applying learning protocols via a timely system of intervention.
  • Manage and align resources in terms of prioritization of the district’s Vision & Priorities and LTE’s most desired outcomes.
  • Direct systems for collecting and analyzing data, by grade or content, building and district, in order to foster immediate and impactful improvement of teacher instruction, increasing student learning performance outcomes.
  • Ensure coordination of efforts between staff development, technology,  curriculum, instruction, assessment, and learning practices.
  • High degree of organization and flexibility, comfortable in a fast-paced environment, skilled at setting priorities and coordinating activities; adaptable to changes while still meeting deadlines.

 

Professional Development Leadership

  • Direct the development and implementation of a comprehensive training and educational plan that is aligned with the district Vision & Priorities.
  • Create system wide learning expectations for all training and educational programs.
  • Collaborate with other team members, principals and departments in planning professional development.
  • Support the design and delivery of new teacher and new to district induction programs.
  • Attend meetings, in-services and workshops as needed
  • Foster participation and maintain active memberships in appropriate professional organizations.

Serves as a member of the Superintendent’s Leadership Team (Cabinet)

  • Works in partnership with the other members of this team to achieve the specific outcomes contained in the district’s Vision & Priorities.
  • Assists with or leads the implementation of district-wide initiatives.
  • Participates on councils, committees and task forces representing the school, the department, and the school district.
  • Proven ability to craft and deliver effective presentations and high-quality reports, draft policies/procedures and produce publications

Budget

  • Monitor program budget allocations, expenditures, fund balances, and related financial activities to ensure that allocations are accurate, revenues are recorded, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed
  • Seeks grants for curriculum, professional development, and instruction.
  • Co-develops and monitors the Learning, Teaching & Equity budget, as well as federal budgets, in coordination with the Business Manager.
  • Approves budget expenditures related to Learning, Teaching & Equity.

Communicates with stakeholders

  • Communicates effectively.
  • Validate, affirm, build and bridge.
  • Strong conflict and problem resolution skills.

Coordinates and supervises state and federal programs in district

  •  Advises superintendent and other administrators regarding academic standards requirements, federal and state academic mandates, assessment requirements, and related policies and procedures impacting the district. Examples include American Indian Education, gifted and talented programming, nonpublic schools, homeless programming, professional development and teacher licensing.

WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS:

Education/Certification Requirement:

  • Master’s Degree, or learning/experience equivalent, in educational leadership or a related field
  • Administrative license and/or Specialist Certificate preferred.

Experience:

  • Teaching experience, preferably in grades 6-12.
  • Administrative/leadership experience, preferably in grades 6-12.

Essential Skills Required to Perform the Work:

  • Demonstrated leadership in building quality systems and programs designed to provide each and every student with opportunities to engage in high quality learning opportunities.
  • Demonstrated leadership in providing oversight to educational systems that ensure each and every student receives a quality assessment that fosters agency and self-directed learning.
  • Knowledge of evidence based practices and up-to-date research findings.
  • Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation research.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments.
  • Keen awareness of culturally responsive practices and a demonstrated ability to effectively incorporate equity into decisions and actions.
  • Ability to lead and coach the adult members of the LTE team to consistently higher levels of performance over time.
  • Ability to effectively plan and direct annual district-wide learning plans and implementation efforts.
  • Ability to analyze assessment measures to improve future learning outcomes with a continued focus on improving educational outcomes for each and every learner.
  • Knowledge of local, state and federal/national learning standards.
  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal policy and laws relating to education.
  • Knowledge of all learning programs typically found in a suburban Minnesota school district.

Application Procedure:
Apply Online at http://www.applitrack.com/shakopee/onlineapp/ under posting 5885.

Selection Procedure:
Applications will be reviewed until position is filled.  Those selected for interview will be contacted.

Shakopee School District uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.

 

ELL Teacher

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Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Building Principal and/or the guidance of the Assistant Principal, the Licensed ELL Teacher represents a broad grouping of diverse and different instructional positions responsible for developing lesson plans and presenting district curriculum in assigned instructional subjects; delivering and instructing students in lesson plans and instructional material; evaluating and assessing student progress against instructional outcomes and objectives.  Licensed ELL Teachers also participate and collaborate with other instructional professionals, administrators, parents, counselors, and other district personnel concerning student needs, issues and district learning initiatives, curriculum and building issues.

To see full job description, please click the link below.

ELL Teacher Job Description

Apply at:  www.isd518.net

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the Worthington School District to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.ELL Teacher Job Description

Anticipated Openings 2024-2025 School Year – Health Care Specialists, RN or LPN

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About Spring Lake Park Schools: 

Welcome to Spring Lake Park Schools! We are a vibrant school community serving about 6,200 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park, in the northern Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose — “High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses” – provides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student.

Spring Lake Park Schools is recognized for our commitment to personalized learning, creating a culture of innovation and creativity through human-centered design thinking. We are working to create a system – a culture with a methodology and set of processes – where teachers and staff have the freedom, flexibility and invitation to design new ways of learning centered around deepening student engagement to continuously improve student success.

Position Overview: 

A Healthcare Specialist, RN or LPN, working 7 hours/day at Spring Lake Park High School, with students in grades 9-12.

The successful candidate will be an individual who …

… firmly believes:

  • all students can and will learn and that their learning can be directly influenced by focusing on factors over which we have control;
  • in the need to work interdependently with teachers, school, and district leaders throughout the system, aligning the work of adults around improving student learning by meeting the needs, interests, and aspirations of students;
  • in the need to work in partnership with staff to continuously improve practices to enhance student and family engagement, creating the conditions for equity, excellence and student success; and
  • in personalizing care for students so that each student feels valued and has a sense of belonging, leading to academic success

Primary Responsibilities:

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to…

  • administer medication;
  • manage students with chronic diseases;
  • upkeep daily online charting and maintain student health records;
  • obtain all health related forms for individual student’s needs;
  • gather immunization records and follow through with compliance standards;
  • submit annual immunization and communicable diseases reports to MDH, by the required deadline;
  • screen for vision and hearing;
  • implement health related services on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), as requested by special education or other school administrators;
  • follow written emergency plans and Individual Health Plans (IHPs;
  • consult with other school staff as necessary to promote total health and wellness of students and staff;
  • participate in the Crisis Response Team (CRT), as requested;
  • provide staff training as needed;
  • participate in 3rd party billing, as directed;
  • uphold confidentiality at all times regarding students and staff; and
  • work under the direction of the Lead Nurse.

Preferences: 

Our preferred candidate demonstrates:

  • collaboration with colleagues;
  • their enthusiasm to work with students;
  • commitment to ongoing learning, as evidenced by graduate-level work or an earned degree, and/or participation in professional development and conferences;
  • experience and expertise as a Registered Nurse (R.N.) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), having worked in the health industry; and
  • knowledge of and application of CPR procedures, dispensing of medication, triage strategies, technology use, and organizational plans.

Licensing Requirements: 

Minnesota Licensed Registered Nurse (R.N.), LPN

Salary: 

Highly competitive salary and benefit package for the region

How to Apply: 

This position will remain open until filled.  Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply online at: https://www.applitrack.com/district16/onlineapp/default.aspx.  Only qualified and appropriately licensed individuals will be considered for an interview.

With inquiries or questions regarding the position, please contact Cyndi Steinke, Management Assistant to Student Services, at [email protected] or 763-600-5081.

Equity is a priority Spring Lake Park Schools and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students.  Spring Lake Park Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.

Anticipated Openings 2024-2025 School Year – Centerbased Teacher

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About Spring Lake Park Schools

Welcome to Spring Lake Park Schools! We are a vibrant school community serving about 6,200 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park, in the northern Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose — “High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses” – provides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student.

Spring Lake Park Schools is recognized for our commitment to personalized learning, creating a culture of innovation and creativity through human-centered design thinking. We are working to create a system – a culture with a methodology and set of processes – where teachers and staff have the freedom, flexibility and invitation to design new ways of learning centered around deepening student engagement to continuously improve student success.

Position Overview:

1.0 FTE Special Education teacher to work with students in a Centerbased classroom; positions may be in grades K-12. Openings have yet to be determined.

The successful candidate will be an individual who …

… firmly believes:

  • all students can and will learn, and that their learning can be directly influenced by focusing on factors over which we have control;
  • in the need to work interdependently with families, teachers, school, and district leaders throughout the system, aligning the work of adults around improving student learning by meeting the needs, interests, and aspirations of students;
  • in the need to work in partnership with staff to continuously improve practices to enhance student and family engagement, creating the conditions for equity, excellence and student success; and
  • in personalizing learning for students, meeting academic, social, and emotional needs and aspirations so that each student feels valued and has a sense of belonging, leading to academic success.

Primary Responsibilities:

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to…

  • creating and delivering ability and age appropriate lessons in a setting 3 classroom;
  • leading a team of paraprofessionals in meeting students’ needs;
  • communicating with parents to provide regular updates on student successes and challenges;
  • collaborating with principals, special education coordinator and staff, and professional learning communities, to ensure student needs are being met;
  • maintaining student records of services provided, following Due Process best practices and compliance;
  • acting as a Case Manager for students in your classroom and participate in IEP and evaluation summary meetings; and
  • perform other related duties, as assigned.

Experience: 

Desired previous experience/knowledge includes…

  • successfully working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and a strong desire to do so;
  • writing solid Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
  • applying current trends in the field of behavior interventions and support;
  • utilizing standardized assessment tools;
  • effectively collaborating with a team; and
  • constructively communicating with parent/guardian and team members.

Qualifications:

Must meet these qualifications…

  • A current Minnesota Special Education Teaching License in ASD or ABS
  • The ability to lift up to 50 pounds (and/or up to adult-size body weight with two-to-three-person lift).

Salary:

Highly competitive salary and benefit package for the region.

How to Apply:

Applications will be reviewed as received and qualified candidates will be interviewed until the position is filled.  Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/district16/onlineapp/default.aspx.  Only qualified and appropriately licensed individuals will be considered for an interview.

With inquiries, please feel free to contact Cyndi Steinke, Management Assistant – Student Support Services, at [email protected] or 763.600.5081.

Equity is a priority for Spring Lake Park Schools and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students.  Spring Lake Park Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.