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Special Education Paraprofessional – DCD

Special Education Paraprofessional – DCD

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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:

This position is a Special Education Paraprofessional at Westwood Schools, helping to support students with Developmental Cognitive Disorders in grades 5-8.

Primary Responsibilities:

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

  • under the supervision of a Special Education teacher, implementing behaviors plans customized and personalized for students to reinforce preferred behavior;
  • performing general data collection tasks for the purpose of progress monitoring student success;
  • having the ability and passion to work with students with emotional/behavior issues is essential;
  • working comfortably with students in individual, small group, and large group environments, in both general and special education settings;
  • working effectively with an interdisciplinary team, while having the ability to work independently;
  • working with school staff to provide behavior support to students in collaboration with teachers; and
  • participating in, and providing information for, team meetings related to student success and next actions.

Qualifications:

Necessary qualifications include…

  • completed 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits, and/or AA degree in the area of Education, Child Development, Child Psychology, Behavioral Sciences; or area related to position assignment, or passing score on the ParaPro Assessment AND either a high school diploma or a GED certificate. The ParaPro Assessment is available in the Human Resources Office; please contact us with questions at 763-600-5010;
    training and experience in the use of computers and other technology equipment;
  • ability to act in a leadership role and independently initiate and follow through on tasks, under minimal supervision; and
  • demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in working with students, families, and community representatives, and in collaborating with school personnel.

Working Conditions:

There are physical demands to this position, including…

  • ability to lift 40 pounds;
  • frequent bending and/or twisting; and
  • possibly physically restraining students
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to help individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions listed above.

Salary:

Per the paraprofessional salary schedule.

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 contact Cyndi Steinke, Management Assistant – Student Services and Special Education, at [email protected] or 763-600-5081.

Equity is a priority in 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.

Special Education Paraprofessional – Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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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.

Location: Northpoint Elementary, Spring Lake Park High School

Position Overview:

A Special Education Paraprofessional primarily support students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in grades K-12 in a center-based classroom as well as general education classrooms.

Primary Responsibilities:

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

  • under the supervision of a licensed Special Education staff, implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), customized and personalized for students;
  • having the ability and passion to work with students with disabilities;
  • working comfortably with students in individual, small group, and large group environments, in both general and special education settings;
  • working effectively with an interdisciplinary team, while having the ability to work independently;
  • working with school staff to provide support to students, in collaboration with teachers; and
  • participating in, and providing information for, team meetings related to student success and next actions.

Qualifications:

Necessary qualifications include…

  • holding either a high school diploma or a GED certificate;
  • completed 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits and/or AA degree in the area of Education, Child Development, Child Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, or area related to position assignment OR receiving a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment (ParaPro Assessment is available in the Human Resources Office and can be taken after a job offer is obtained, contact Human Resources with questions at 763-600-5010)
  • training and experience in the use of computers and other technology equipment;
  • ability to act in a leadership role and independently initiate and follow through on tasks, under minimal supervision; and
  • demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in working with students, families, and community representatives, and in collaborating with school personnel.

Working Conditions:

There are physical demands to this position, including…

  • being able to lift 40 pounds;
  • frequent bending and/or twisting; and
  • possibly physically restraining students

Reasonable accommodations may be made to help individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions listed above.

Equity is a priority in 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.

Behavior Paraprofessional

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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 Behavior Paraprofessional at Northpoint Elementary School, helping to support Behavior Specialist teachers and students in grades K-4 to create and carry out behavior plans for both Special Education and non-Special Education students.

Primary Responsibilities:

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

  • under the supervision of a Behavior Specialist, implementing behaviors plans customized and personalized for students to reinforce preferred behavior;
  • performing general data collection tasks for the purpose of progress monitoring student success;
  • having the ability and passion to work with students with emotional/behavior issues is essential;
  • working comfortably with students in individual, small group, and large group environments, in both general and special education settings;
  • working effectively with an interdisciplinary team, while having the ability to work independently;
  • working with school staff to provide behavior support to students in collaboration with teachers; and
  • participating in, and providing information for, team meetings related to student success and next actions.

Qualifications:

Necessary qualifications include…

  • hold a high school diploma or a GED certificate;
  • complete 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits and/or AA degree in the area of Education, Child Development, Child Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, or area related to position assignment OR receive a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment; The ParaPro Assessment is available in the Human Resources Office and can be taken after a job offer is obtained. Please contact Human Resources with questions at 763-600-5010;
  • training and experience in the use of computers and other technology equipment;
  • ability to act in a leadership role and independently initiate and follow through on tasks, under minimal supervision;
  • and demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in working with students, families, and community representatives, and in collaborating with school personnel.

Working Conditions: Physical demands of this position include:

  • ability to lift 40 pounds;
  • frequent bending and/or twisting; and
  • potential physical restraint of students
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to help individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions listed above.

Salary:

Per the paraprofessional salary schedule.

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 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.

Math Teacher

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Full Time(1.0) Mathematics teaching position is available beginning the 2023-2024 school year at the Forest Lake Area Senior High School for a relational team player with a passion for teaching high school Mathematics.  Ability to teach a variety of courses.

Application deadline: Open until filled.

Interventionist Grades 3-5

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This position will facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. The interventionist will effectively collaborate with both classroom teachers and students to ensure the goals of the school improvement plan are met. The School Improvement goals are (1) to ensure students are equipped with social emotional learning skills, and (2) ensure each classroom delivers high level of instructional rigor and curriculum alignment.  This position includes professional development planning and implementation.
Plan and implement direct intensive intervention goals with students who need Tier 3 interventions using research based resources. Assist in a systematic school-wide approach to MTSS by  observing implementation and providing coaching and support to teachers and others who are implementing the interventions.
Provide direct curriculum and instructional support services to teachers including effective strategies and interventions, and using progress monitoring tools that will measure student growth resulting from the intervention.
Analyze ongoing data to make decisions about next steps.
Provides thorough explanations and modeling as necessary for teachers and others on how to implement research-based academic interventions with fidelity.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student’s needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual small group instruction as needed.
Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws
Provides support to teachers related to effective curriculum development and review as well as teaching strategies, methods, and practices.
Provides training, supports, and professional development to teachers related to modifying teaching strategies and practices for struggling students to ensure mastery of curriculum and standards.
Provides consultation with teachers in analyzing test data and the correlation to improved curriculum development and instructional strategies.
Support non-certified personnel efforts in general education classrooms.
Additional DutiesPerforms other related tasks as assigned by the Principal
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
EquipmentUses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts, including all subject matters taught.
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
Ability to organize and coordinate work.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Certification/LicenseMinnesota Teaching License as an Elementary School Teacher.
Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or ability to provide own transportation.
EducationBachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
Masters Degree preferred.
ExperienceSuccessful prior teaching, school improvement, professional learning, coaching, mentoring, and/or intervention experience preferred.
A minimum of fours years of demonstrated and effective teaching experience
FLSA Status:  Exempt

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.

Parent Educator

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Job Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Early Childhood Coordinator, the Parent Educator is responsible for developing, planning, and implementing developmentally appropriate learning activities for parents while serving as a role model and resource for parents in adult/child interactions.

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Parent Educator Job Description

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.