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Early Childhood Family Education Cultural Facilitator

Early Childhood Family Education Cultural Facilitator

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Job Description:  ECFE Cultural Facilitator will partner with the HCI team to support the FFN grant. ECFE Cultural Facilitator will identify homes in Faribault city that serve children under 5 and provide monthly visits. Monthly visits would include group time (story, weather, counting, schedule, etc) and one activity focusing on alignment to the ECIPS. Parent materials would be provided to the caregiver to send home about what they did in group time. Materials to support continuation of activities in caregivers’ homes also provided. This position commences on January 8th, 2024 as a part of the 2023-24 School Year.

Schedule varies. Some weekend/evening commitments. 19 hours per week; additional possibilities may be feasible if full-time work is desired.

Essential Functions: Performs professional work providing a broad range of teaching services within our early childhood family education program, working with parents or caregivers of young children from birth through five years.
Work collaboratively with community partners and organizations that support child development and home visiting programs to provide early education.
Plan and lead child-centered group times in daycares and identified Friend-Family-Neighbor homes of children in care.
Collaborate and support caregivers in parent education around child development and early indicators of progress.
Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-service training.

Executive Director

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ABOUT THE COMMUNITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT:

The Minnesota River Valley Education District’s main office is located in Montevideo, Minnesota. The education district is a consortium of nine (9) school districts in southwest rural Minnesota. The following districts make up this consortium:  Benson, Dawson-Boyd, Lac qui Parle Valley, Lakeview, Minneota, Montevideo, Ortonville, Renville County West, and Yellow Medicine East.

Education District Website: https://www.mrved.com/

City Website:  https://www.montevideomn.org/

LEADERSHIP PROFILE: The Minnesota River Valley Education District Board of Directors seeks an executive director who:

  • Is a creative thinker who is innovative and able to see issues in a new light
  • Acts with honesty and in an ethical manner with the Board, staff, and community
  • Is a “people person” with proven abilities in human relations and communications
  • Develops and directs an effective leadership team
  • Develops trust and works collaboratively with diverse groups of stakeholders
  • Possesses a strong academic background with experience in curriculum
  • Is a highly organized multi-tasker with the ability to lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously

It is preferred that the next leader has previous experience as a superintendent, executive director, or principal. It is not required.

SALARY/CONTRACT:  A competitive compensation and benefits package will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications. The contract length is negotiable as provided in Minnesota Statutes.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  January 23, 2024

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  MSBA uses an online application process. Applicants begin the application process at mnmsba.myrevelus.com. To be considered for this position, an applicant’s completed file must be received by the MSBA office by 11:59 p.m. on January 23, 2024, and must include the completed online application and the following uploaded documents: a cover letter indicating a desire to be a candidate for the “Minnesota River Valley Education District Executive Director;” legal proof or other evidence (i.e. certificate/license) and a set of up-to-date credentials, which includes a current resume, at least three letters of recommendation, and a copy of the candidate’s official transcript(s) (upon hire, originals must be submitted to the education district).

Please contact with any questions:  John Ward, MSBA Executive Search Team, [email protected]  or 507-479-0935.

The Minnesota School Boards Association is an equal opportunity search agency.

Elementary Special Ed. Paraprofessional

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Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.  The focus of this position will be in the area of Special Education program.  Other duties could include, lunch and recess supervision, crossing guard, and other duties to support student learning.

Paraprofessional, Journeys Program, MAWSECO -Howard Lake, MN *UP TO $2,500 HIRING INCENTIVE*

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Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938
Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessional
Assignment Location: Journeys in Howard Lake, MN
Hours per Day: 7
Schedule: 179 day contract per school calendar
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Special Education Paraprofessional works with students assigned to the special education program or service, under the direction of the licensed staff and performs duties to support the program in general. This includes, but is not limited to providing data-driven instructional support, personal care and behavioral assistance to students with special needs. Depending on student needs, responsibilities and duties may involve assisting and guiding students daily living skills, implementing behavior plans and /or monitoring and enforcing appropriate skills in accordance with instructional lesson plans and student Individualized Education Plans (IEP).

POSITION QUESTIONS:
Contact Jill Sundblad, Assistant Director of Special Education Programs, by phone: 320-543-1122
ext. 2128 or by email: [email protected]

ABOUT JOURNEYS:
The Journeys program is located at the MAWSECO Education Center in Howard Lake and serves children with behavioral needs in grades K-4. It is a multi-district program and is managed by Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative. Journeys serves young students with behavioral needs that cannot be met within their home school district. Students receive academic classes, social, and life skills which are individualized to foster learning and successful interactions with peers and adults. Students are recommended for these services by their IEP team and with the approval of district administration. The students reintegrate, as appropriate, back to their home school as recommended by the IEP team.

ABOUT MAWSECO:
MAWSECO is an agency of seven-member school districts (Annandale, Dassel-Cokato, Delano, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, Litchfield, Maple Lake and Rockford) that have joined together to provide services in the area of special education. The mission of the Cooperative is to provide quality special education leadership, services, and support to its seven-member school districts’ staff, students and families as well as other agencies/districts that purchase its services. The MAWSECO central office is located in Howard Lake, MN which is west of the metro and south of St. Cloud.

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

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The Bemidji Regional Interdistrict Council, a large special education services cooperative serving
11 member Districts in North Central Minnesota has the following openings:

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to provide direct and indirect services pre-K though grade 12. BRIC offers a competitive compensation package, effective supervision, in-service training and technology support. Interested candidates should complete the online application https://www.bric-k12.com/

Positions Open until filled

Occupational Therapist

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The Bemidji Regional Interdistrict Council, a large special education services cooperative serving
11 member Districts in North Central Minnesota has the following openings:

Occupational Therapist to provide direct and indirect services pre-K though grade 12. BRIC offers a competitive compensation package, effective supervision, in-service training and technology support. Interested candidates should complete the online application https://www.bric-k12.com/

Positions Open until filled