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Paraprofessional, Village Ranch Alternative Program, Cokato, MN

Paraprofessional, Village Ranch Alternative Program, Cokato, MN

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Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938
Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessional – Meeker and Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938-52
Assignment Location: Village Ranch Alternative Program, Cokato, MN
Hours per Day: 7
Schedule: 179 day contract per school calendar
Anticipated Start Date: August 2024
Salary: Placement per the MSEA contract for Paras / COTAs, based on applicable experience

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).

ABOUT VILLAGE RANCH:
Village Ranch Alternative Program (VRAP) is located in Cokato, MN and is an educational facility on the grounds of the Village Ranch, Inc. group home. The educational program provides a flexible, safe environment in which students can experience educational success. Students attending VRAP range from 12-18 years of age and some have pre-identified disabilities in the area of Emotional Behavioral Disorders (EBD) or Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), or have other learning difficulties. VRAP’s goal is to transition students with academic, behavioral and/or emotional difficulties to successful integration into mainstream educational and/or work opportunities.

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.

POSITION QUESTIONS:
Contact Caren Heltne at (320) 286-2922 ext 1100 Cell: (612) 441-0651 or email at: [email protected]

HOW TO APPLY:
If you have questions or concerns regarding the application process, please contact Elizabeth Sullivan (612) 417-6491 or email at: [email protected]

Meeker and Wright Special Ed Coop #938 utilizes an online application system. Please visit the site to apply:  https://www.applitrack.com/mawseco/OnlineApp/

If you have questions or concerns regarding the application process, please contact Heidi Hennen (320) 543-1122 ext: 2105 or email at: [email protected]

Special Education Teacher – (Licensed Staff – 1.0 FTE, Grades 9 – 12)

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POSTING # 242510-01

Classification: 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher (Grades 9-12)

Start Date: August 12, 2024


Responsibilities

  • Case management and maintaining appropriate due process files.
  • Maintain accurate and complete student due process records as required by state and federal laws and district standards.
  • Confer with parents, administrators, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students’ educational, social, and emotional development.
  • Establish appropriate academic and behavioral expectations for students and communicates those to students and their families.
  • Create lessons and learning environments that are safe, respectful, and conducive to achieving goals.  Select, adapt, and individualize materials to meet students’ needs, including developmental, cognitive, and social needs.
  • Regularly assess student learning by using multiple forms of assessment.
  • Collaborate and communicate regularly with families in making educational decisions.
  • Collaborate with peers to develop, plan, and implement best practices based on the needs and abilities of the students.
  • Participate in ongoing and regular staff, team, and individual professional development.  Be open and responsive to feedback to improve teaching and increase student learning.
  • Provide direction to paraprofessionals.
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Compensation/Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • 100% employer paid single medical and dental benefit options
  • Employer contribution for family benefits
  • Personal and sick leave
  • Retirement benefits with employer contribution
  • Employer provided parking

Math Teacher – Faribault High School

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Job Description:       Full-time (1.0 FTE) Secondary Math Teacher at Faribault High School commencing the start 2nd semester 1/19/2024.  Course assignments include Geometry, EL Intermediate Algebra (Co-taught) and Intermediate Algebra.

Licensed Practical Nurse

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Summary of Position:
The Long Term Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) serves as the subject matter expert in general health related areas in the educational school setting.  LPN’s working for Faribault Public Schools provide care to students with health needs, refer students to outside providers and assist with screenings and prevention of communicable diseases. The position is from February 15 through 5/31, for 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week; serving Roosevelt Elementary School.

5th Grade Middle School Math Teacher – Open until filled; $3000 hiring bonus; January 2024 Start

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The Sisseton Middle School serves approximately 300 students in grades 5-8.

Coaching Available: Additional coaching assignments are available. See https://www.sisseton.k12.sd.us/page/employment for more information

District Website: http://sisseton.k12.sd.us

To Apply: https://sisseton.tedk12.com/hire

This position qualifies for the Federal Student Aid Stafford Loan Forgiveness Program for Teachers. https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/teacher

Community Website: http://www.sisseton.com  Sisseton is conveniently located in the northeastern corner of South Dakota on I-29.  Established on the northern fringe of the vast Coteau des Prairies (hills of the prairie), this active community of more than 2,500 commands an idyllic position in South Dakota with a diverse economy and ease of access to six nearby state parks and recreation areas, wooded coulees, clear lakes, and rolling grasslands, as well as exceptional camping, hunting, fishing, golfing, biking and hiking opportunities.

Sisseton is 90 miles west of Alexandria, MN, 90 miles south of Fargo, ND, and 150 miles north of Sioux Falls, SD.

High School Art Teacher – Open until filled; $3000 hiring bonus; Immediate Opening

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**Position is available starting January, 2024.

The Sisseton High School serves approximately 300 students in grades 9-12.

Coaching Available: Additional coaching assignments are available. See https://www.sisseton.k12.sd.us/page/employment for more information

District Website: http://sisseton.k12.sd.us

To Apply: https://sisseton.tedk12.com/hire

This position qualifies for the Federal Student Aid Stafford Loan Forgiveness Program for Teachers. https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/teacher

Community Website: http://www.sisseton.com  Sisseton is conveniently located in the northeastern corner of South Dakota on I-29.  Established on the northern fringe of the vast Coteau des Prairies (hills of the prairie), this active community of more than 2,500 commands an idyllic position in South Dakota with a diverse economy and ease of access to six nearby state parks and recreation areas, wooded coulees, clear lakes, and rolling grasslands, as well as exceptional camping, hunting, fishing, golfing, biking and hiking opportunities.

Sisseton is 90 miles west of Alexandria, MN, 90 miles south of Fargo, ND, and 150 miles north of Sioux Falls, SD.