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1.0 FTE Secondary Agriculture Science Teacher

1.0 FTE Secondary Agriculture Science Teacher

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Job Description: A 1.0 FTE Secondary Agriculture Science Teacher at Faribault High School commencing with the 2023-2024 school year on August 21, 2023.  The position will be teaching Agriculture courses, Wildlife Biology courses, some Industrial Technology courses, and possibly FFA.

Faribault Public Schools is a rural Pre-K through Adult School District located about 50 miles south of the Twin-Cities. The school district currently serves approximately 3,700 students in Faribault and our surrounding areas within our community of 23,000 citizens within the city limits. District sites include one early childhood center, three elementary schools K-5, one middle school 6-8, one high school 9-12, one area learning center 9-12 and one education center for adult education.

The historic community of Faribault offers adventure, fun, unique dining, history, shopping and entertainment. Once you arrive you will experience historic landmarks, cultural and artistic gathering places in downtown, 10 lakes within 10 miles with many resorts and campgrounds, 39 beautiful parks within the city, an outdoor aquatic center, miles of bike, walking and snowmobile trails, great lodging and restaurants; enjoy year round recreations such as biking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, fat tire biking and so much more.

School Social Worker (1.0 FTE)

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School Social Worker (1.0 FTE)
School To Be Determined

For More Information contact: Jennifer Davie at [email protected] or Tara Cliff at [email protected]

Start Date:  August 28, 2023
Days/FTE: .80 – 1.0 FTE – Monday through Friday, start and end time to be determined.
Responsible To:  Building Principal/Director of Specialized Services
License Required: School Social Worker license issued from the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) is required.
Description:  Please see job description attached.

Major Job Functions; Specific Tasks/Required Knowledge, Ability and Skills: Job description attached.

Compensation and Yearly Duration of Employment:  Compensation will be determined by District 112 and the Chaska Education Association (CEA).

Application Procedure:  This position will remain open until filled. Please apply online at:  http://www.district112.org  (only online applications will be accepted).

All job offers from Eastern Carver County Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check and ISD 112 School Board approval. If recommended for employment, applicant will provide proof of legal right to work in the United States if required.

Eastern Carver County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Safety Specialist

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Hiawatha Valley Education District is looking for a Safety Specialist for the SAIL Program in Kellogg, MN.  The Safety Specialist will oversee and monitor the safety and well-being of property, students, faculty and staff in the school building. This person will enforce individual school rules, policies, regulations and procedures and assist in the maintenance of an orderly, safe environment through timely access and availability.

FLSA Status:  Non-exempt
Reports to:  Director of Special Education

Qualifications

  • A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Experience in child behavior and intervention preferred
  • Experience with a variety of behavior protocols to address students exhibiting challenging behaviors preferred
  • Possess Safety Care Advanced certification within two weeks of the date of hire is required (training provided)
  • Capable of operating office equipment and communication devices needed to orderly conduct responsibilities of the position
  • Must have a valid driver’s license

Competencies

  • Must be able to work in team decision-making situations, as well as independently
  • Must be able to communicate tactfully and effectively and maintain confidentiality
  • Must possess the ability to problem-solve
  • Must possess ability to coordinate with others and lead teams when necessary
  • Must maintain a patient attitude
  • Must possess the ability to intercept and mediate behaviors
  • Must possess the ability to interact well with children and adolescents
  • Must possess the ability to learn and interpret school policies and procedure

Duties and Responsibilities Include (but not limited to)

  • Promote a safe and orderly entrance of all students and staff into the building and ensures that all students, staff, and other have left the premises in the afternoon or evening.
  • Patrol school grounds, ensuring safety, looking for damaged property, and unsecured entryways and completing daily safety inspections of the building and grounds to ensure the safety of the building.
  • Provide support to any area of the building when requested.  Including, but not limited to, responding to a crisis situation or escorting a student in a hallway.
  • Ensure safety protocols in place to ensure staff and students are safe from harm.  Develop best practices and conduct drills to help prepare staff and students
  • Proactively engage with students during break times and lunches to assist with behavior regulation and implementation of coping strategies
  • Meets and interacts with students and staff on a regular basis to better understand the school culture and the safety needs of students and staff
  • Proactively interact with students directly as a mentor or other resource to effect positive behavior change
  • Follow and adhere to students’ Positive Behavior Support Plans and Individualized Education Program (IEP) as directed by the case manager and/or Behavior Specialist
  • Maintains logs and reports of critical incidents in compliance with district, local, state and federal policies.
  • Attends training classes and other professional learning opportunities related to safety, emergency preparedness and cultural proficiency.
  • Maintain the requirements for student transportation in HVED vehicles.
  • Other job-related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

School building, office, lifting, sitting, standing, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, keyboarding, etc.

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Travel Requirements

This position works out of the SAIL Program in Kellogg, MN.  Minimal travel required.

Hiawatha Valley Education District provides special education services to 12 School Districts and 3 Charter Schools within five counties of southeast Minnesota: Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona. Hiawatha Valley Education District also has a Setting IV Behavior Program, located in Kellogg, MN that provides programming for grades K-12 students with challenging behaviors currently receiving special education services. Hiawatha Valley Education District provides programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder located in Hokah, MN. HVED offers an Alternative Learning Center housed in MN College SE located in Winona, MN.  Hiawatha Valley Education District is committed to providing the best special education services to staff and students in southeast Minnesota.

Multilingual Learner Program Project Manager

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Primary Responsibilities: Assist the Director of Educational Equity to ensure multilingual students have an effective service model
Support students and families in having a positive and effective onboarding experience during the enrollment and ACCESS screening/assessment process
Assist the BHS and BAHS counseling and social work staff in development of consistent intake procedures and protocols for newcomers and multilingual transfer students
Support multilingual programming and services through recommendations for scheduling and student placement, professional development and classroom coaching
Support the work of multilingual instructional materials review and implementation process
Support the Director of Educational Equity to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements around multilingual service and programming
Build capacity to support implementation of English Language Development (ELD) and WIDA standards framework across all grade levels
Facilitate  PK-12 English Learner teacher professional development
Participate in professional development planning
Coach and provide support to teachers in evidence based practices to support multilingual learners
Develop standard timelines, best practices and processes/procedures for effective implementation of scheduling and instructional delivery for multilingual students.
Expressing ideas clearly in speaking and writing and communicating effectively in public.
Demonstrating professional demeanor; maintaining confidentiality; representing the district in a positive manner; establishing and maintaining a positive image with sites and community.
Aligning function with mission and core values of the organization.
Planning and executing continuous improvement processes for areas of responsibility.
Applying effective decision-making processes to problems or situations.
Actively encourage and embrace each member of the school community
Create a sense of support that fosters individual growth and pursuit of learning
Continually work to understand your own assumptions and biases and how they impact the learning environment
Make a commitment to value and manage cultural uniquenesses and adapt education to meet the needs of each student
Prepare students to meet “the next challenge” through fostering confidence that comes from adventurous exploration and rigorous academics
Develop a culture of trust where students, families, and staff are all reflected in decisions that shape the learning environment
Foster student agency in a way that allows and encourages students to make choices that personalize their learning journey
Build a day-to-day experience that leads students to their passion and purpose