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Family and Consumer Science – .4 FTE

Family and Consumer Science – .4 FTE

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Position is part-time, part of the teacher bargaining unit and based at the Mahtomedi Middle School.  Salary and benefits part of Master Agreement

Minimum Requirements:

Must have a valid MN Family and Consumer Science license and CTE certified or able to obtain the appropriate license from PELSB, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board.

Job Summary:

Responsible for providing an educational environment that will help student in learning and fulfill their growth potential.  May teach topics that include nutrition, child development, household economics and goal setting, money management, careers and more.

Qualifications:

  • Must demonstrate strong knowledge and skills in areas of culinary arts, food science & nutrition, health & wellness, human development & family studies
  • Be able to process the skills to build relationships and develop a strong understanding of high school students
  • Enthusiasm to build a strong FACS program at Mahtomedi Middle School
  • Excellent communication skills with students, parents and staff

Responsibilities:

  • Provide instruction and clear communication in the curriculum area
  • Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies
  • Update all necessary records accurately as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
  • Attend department, school and parent meetings or functions
  • Other job-related duties as assigned

Mahtomedi Public Schools will not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Social Studies Teacher

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2023-24 School Year

Position is a full-time, part of the teacher bargaining unit and based at High School.  Salary and benefits part of Master Agreement

Minimum Requirements:

Must have a valid MN Social Studies license, or able to obtain the appropriate license from PELSB, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board.

Qualifications:

  • Experience in school setting and/or previous experience working with elementary students
  • Strong knowledge of social studies and state standards
  • Collaborate with team members in a PLC, striving to implement best practices for instruction and assessment
  • Proven leadership skills and the ability to build relationships with students, colleagues, and community
  • Excellent communication skills with students, parents and staff

Responsibilities:

  • Identify the needs of students through formal and informal assessments
  • Plan, develop and implement appropriate lessons to ensure the achievement of student growth
  • Communicate with students, parents and staff on regular basis on student progress
  • Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies
  • Foster a community where all people are valued, respected, seen and heard
  • Inspire robust academics, critical and creative thinking and continuous personal growth
  • Create world-class learning experiences that integrate multiple perspectives
  • Update all necessary records accurately as required by laws, district policies and school regulations
  • Attend department, school and parent meetings or functions
  • Other job-related duties as assigned

Mahtomedi Public Schools will not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation.

EMOTIONAL BEHAVIOR DISORDERS TEACHER

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This is a full time position serving youth ages 10 to 18 residing in a juvenile center.  Applicants must be licensed by the Minnesota PELSB to teach Emotional Behavior Disorders. Preference will be given to those licensed in mathematics at the secondary level. Applicants able to obtain special permissions are encouraged to apply.

Special Education Agency Advocate

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Facilitate communication between learners, parents and school staff to develop healthy, positive attitudes toward academic success, and learner development.
Facilitate communication about individual learner plans and how parents can engage in the learning at home.
Develop relationships and work cooperatively as a team member with all school staff to support learners’ academic performance, achievement, attendance and/or behavior.
Attend parent and IEP meetings as needed to review learner’s progress.
Attend meetings, in-services and workshops as required.
Track progress of academic and behavioral interventions for students.
Fully understands and ensures the fidelity of interventions, accommodations, and modifications for identified special education students.
Organize, support, and facilitate student learning in the resource room
Direct/redirect the work and responsibilities of paraprofessionals as it relates to implementation of individual learner plans.
Work with identified student(s) to reinforce motor, academic, social, self-care or communication skills under the direction of the teacher.
Assisting teachers in creating strategies for reinforcing skills based on understanding of learner needs, interests and abilities.
Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to student’s special medical, physical, communicative, emotional, and academic needs.
Facilitate small group intervention within general education classes.
Help in management of behaviors with special education learners. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior using Crisis Prevention and Intervention strategies, as needed.
Guide students in working and interacting appropriately.
Assist and supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the special education classroom.
Other duties as assigned

Occupational Therapist (0.2 FTE)

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Occupational Therapist (0.2 FTE Virtual or In-Person)Location: Serving multiple school districts within southeast Minnesota.

POSITION:
Hiawatha Valley Education District is seeking a talented and qualified Occupational Therapist to meet the student needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Certification/License:Licensure with Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy
  • Valid Driver’s License

Experience:

  • Experience working as an OTR strongly preferred
  • Experience working in an education or school setting strongly preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but not limited to):

  • Develops, implements and coordinates the school district’s occupational therapy program within the school district, including philosophy, vision, procedures and goals.
  • Screens, evaluates and monitors students with disabilities or physical mental impairments for the purpose of providing educational programs, therapeutic intervention, and transition and exit planning and enhancing their ability to perform activities of daily living or participate in desired occupations.
  • Collaborates with staff to ensure team understanding of student occupational performance strengths and needs, as well as student outcomes.
  • Evaluates the student’s ability and formulates the student’s occupational profile, providing written reports that reflects strengths and barriers to student participation in the educational environment and guides evidence-based intervention.
  • Participates in the development of Individualized Education Programs.
  • Provides targeted, evidence-based therapeutic intervention to facilitate student participation and occupational performance within the school environment.
  • Assesses the need for assistive technology and equipment and makes recommendations for its use at school to help students function as independently as possible.
  • Documents occupational therapy services, and maintains records in accordance with school district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
  • Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants as needed.
  • Plans, coordinates, and conducts continuing education for school staff, parents, and students.
  • Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.
  • Note:   The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

APPLICATION DUE DATE:
Open Until Filled

WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in standard school building environments and offices.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:  Travels between member districts and professional meetings may be required.

Hiawatha Valley Education District (HVED) provides special education services to 13 School Districts and 2 Charter Schools within five counties of southeast Minnesota: Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona. HVED also has a Setting IV Federal Program that provides programming for students in grades K-12 with  special education services. The Setting IV Behavior Program is located in Kellogg (SAIL).  In addition, HVED provides programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (SPECTRUM). Our SPECTRUM program is located in Caledonia. HVED is committed to providing the best services to staff, students, and member districts in southeast Minnesota. Come join our team to be a part of a great organization!