Minnesota Association of School Administrators
Special Education Teacher
· Full-time with benefits
o 75% of health & dental insurance premiums paid
o Vision & Symetra coverage available
o South Dakota Retirement benefits
o $25,000 life insurance policy
o Personal & sick leave package
· Brookings High School
· Salary base is $51,992 plus education & experience
· Position open until filled (earliest closing date 5/18/25)
Special Education Behavior Analyst
Full-time with benefits75% of health & dental insurance premiums paid
Vision & Symetra coverage available
South Dakota Retirement benefits
$25,000 life insurance policy
Personal & sick leave package
Salary depends on experience
Position open until filled
TITLE: Behavior Analyst
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree preferred in the field of education, counseling, mental health or other related areas. Special Education endorsement or knowledge of special education processes beneficial.
Certified or possess the ability to obtain certification in the state of South Dakota prior to commencing work and/or hold/obtain appropriate licensure.
Ideally has a minimum of 3 years experience working with students with behavioral needs and /or social skills deficit preferred, with knowledge of Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
Possess the ability to desire to work with children in need of special education who are challenged with social and emotional disabilities.
Pass all employment screenings.
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
To provide supports and provide direct services to special education case managers and designated students in need of special education as well as provide coaching, direct instruction and supports to behavior technicians, teaching assistants and other personnel working with students in need of special education.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Move from building to building, ability to carry 30-40 pounds, frequent lifting, sitting, stooping, standing, and bending. Frequent keyboarding and repetitive motion with wrists, hands and fingers. Must be able to assist students using approved methods for holds and physically manage the de-escalation of behaviors. This work may involve sitting and standing for longer periods of time and,or being physically active throughout the day.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide technical assistance to district special education staff to support students with behavioral and social skills deficits in the least restrictive environment (LRE).
Serve as a resource for pre-referral processes and evaluations conducted in district.
Attend and assist in the development of student IEPs for students with behavioral and social skills needs.
Provide specific consultation to teaching staff.
Perform Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and create Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) for specific students.
Provide direct services to students, addressing behavioral and social skills needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salaried position, hours are full time, benefits provided. Position is a 9 month contract.
EVALUATION PROCEDURE:
The performance of this position will be evaluated by the Director of Special Services.
Position Type: Teacher District Wide
Location: Educational Service Center
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
American Indian Education Teacher – Dakota
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Job Summary: To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning. Provide instruction and support in the curriculum areas for which employed; make appropriate and equitable use of instructional resources and technologies; implement the goals and objectives of the district, school and/or program for which employed; maintain contact and communication with guardians/caregivers of scholars, working with them in the development of their scholar; design, deliver, and assess curriculum according to district guidelines; provide in-person, synchronous and asynchronous learning when applicable and work collaboratively with others. Willing to participate in district and building leadership activities.
Essential Responsibilities:
Develop and teach a comprehensive Dakota language curriculum that includes reading, writing, speaking, and cultural elements.
Design culturally enriched lesson plans that integrate both traditional and contemporary Dakota practices.
Foster an inclusive and supportive classroom environment to promote language proficiency and cultural understanding among students.
Monitor student progress, adapt teaching strategies as necessary, and provide feedback to support learning and growth.
Collaborate with other educators to incorporate Dakota language and culture into a broader curriculum.
Partner with the American Indian Education department and school staff to create and review curriculum resources that incorporate Indigenous perspectives.
Participate in planning and workshops that increase access to culturally relevant educational content aligned with academic standards.
Assist in creating and curating educational materials that reflect the histories, languages, treaties, and sovereignty issues of Minnesota’s Tribal Nations.
Conduct professional development workshops for educators and school administrators to equip them with effective teaching tools.
Promote awareness of contemporary issues and events impacting Minnesota’s Tribal Nations and Urban Indigenous Communities.
Contribute to curriculum development to respect and incorporate Indigenous perspectives while ensuring alignment with academic standards.
Engage in continual professional development specific to Indigenous education and language pedagogy.
Establish partnerships with local Dakota communities and elders to ensure authentic integration of cultural teachings and to provide students with real-world connections to their learning.
Osseo Area Schools is a Qcomp school district: Teacher Development & Evaluation Overview
Please review the full job description at the link below for a detailed description of the essential functions and requirements of the position.
Classroom Teacher Job Description
Minimum qualifications include:
Bachelor’s Degree required.
MN teaching license in American Indian Language & Culture
Bargaining unit: Teachers
Salary: View salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via our Employee Contracts page
FTE: 1.0
Osseo Area Schools offers:
Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
Summer opportunities
and more
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.
Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.
Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 763.391.7007.
Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:
Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Position Type: Kidstop/Kidstop Instructor
Location: Edinbrook Elementary
Closing Date: Until Filled
Edinbrook Elementary (Primary location; will vary for summer and non-school days) Summer 2025 assignment will be at Woodland Elementary. Edinbrook is a hub site for our before and after school program.
Schedule & Hours:
School Year: 8-hour split shift (Monday-Friday)
6:15 AM – 10:15 AM & 2:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Non-School Days & Summer: 40-hour a week, straight shift hours that will vary (8 hours/day, Monday-Friday)
About us:
Kidstop and Four Star Express programs provide high-quality programs out-of-school time care for youth ages 4 through 5th grade. Serving over 1,200 students across multiple elementary schools, we are committed to fostering an enriching, safe, and equitable environment where youth can engage in fun, hands-on experiences daily. Our programs align with the district’s mission to inspire and prepare scholars with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams, contribute to community, and engage in lifelong learning.
Position Summary:
The Kidstop Lead Instructor plays a critical role in creating a positive and supportive environment for children, youth, families, and staff. This position is responsible for on-site leadership, mentorship, and coordination of daily activities to ensure a safe, engaging, and inclusive experience for all participants. Edinbrook is a hub site for our before and after school care program and supports multiple families and youth from various elementary schools.
Key Responsibilities:
Communicates with families, youth, and school district staff in an accurate, friendly, and timely manner through multiple methods. Communication and collaboration with multiple elementary schools and transportation is essential due to being a hub site for the school year.
Informs stakeholders about program updates and deadlines to ensure seamless participation in the program.
Communicates and coordinates with several internal and external partners to ensure a quality program.
Builds respectful relationships with youth, families, community partners, and district staff.
Supports all out-of-school time activities, families, and staff (YE instructors, building supervisors, etc.) on-site to ensure a safe, secure, welcoming, and supportive environment.
Greets and engages with families and youth daily.
Works with and supports all youth in the program.
Communicates and documents accidents or incidents concerning youth or staff to appropriate supervisors or families.
Maintains confidentiality and privacy of youth and families.
Implements district, building/school, and program policies and procedures.
Creates and maintains a safe and welcoming environment that supports and serves the needs of youth and families.
Appreciates and supports the development of individual attributes in the youth served in the program.
Ensures the safety of all program participants and serves as the incident commander. Responsible for conducting drills on a regular basis with staff and students.
Provides overall daily direction of the program and work direction for other staff.
Maintains the appearance and cleanliness of program space and makes physical changes as necessary to meet the needs of participants.
Collaborates with others to organize and support field trips; reviews plans assists with groups and preparation. Works closely with the Site Supervisor before finalization, communicates destination expectations to students and staff, and ensures all necessary preparations (e.g., snacks, water, lunches, group assignments, and supplies) are completed for a smooth and successful experience
Attends all required Lead Instructor meetings and other meetings and field trips as needed. Assists in facilitating meetings as necessary. Meetings/Field Trips may occur outside of your scheduled work time, and adjustments to your work schedule may be required. Collaboration with your site supervisor will be necessary to accommodate these adjustments.
Provides positive and corrective feedback and alternatives as needed.
Assesses and utilizes team members’ areas of expertise to provide for optimum outcomes.
Works collaboratively with other staff and youth to plan and implement age-appropriate, fun, enriching, and hands-on experiences for youth on a regular basis.
Facilitates and organizes enriching opportunities for youth across different age groups, abilities, and identities.
Supports the social, physical, emotional, and cognitive development of each youth.
Serves as a community education liaison at building and district levels.
Develops and supports all enrichment opportunities for youth including Youth Enrichment.
Advocates and supports overall program quality improvement goals, procedures, guidelines, and state statutes (DHS Certification or others).
Participates in activities with youth and leads small or large group activities.
Provides accommodations to programming to meet the needs of all youth, including those identified with special needs.
Demonstrates dedication to creating and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all families, scholars, and staff, regardless of abilities, ethnicities, genders, and religious beliefs.
Implements and maintains fidelity to all quality improvement measures as defined by the Site Supervisor or Program Managers.
Works as a team member to ensure all staff are successful and the mission of the district is met.
Serves as a positive representative of all out-of-school time programs.
Mindful of words and actions and does not allow negative emotions to affect others.
Supports the Site Supervisor in the consistent delivery of programs and services.
Problem-solves, collaborates, and communicates on-site issues and needs in a timely and effective manner.
Builds trusting relationships with all youth, family, and staff.
Honors all youth, families, and staff.
Serves as a positive role model, displaying attributes such as creativity, problem-solving, a learning mindset, responsibility, and positivity.
Welcomes diversity in thinking, culture, and perspective without judgment.
Supports professional development by assisting with onboarding new staff, training, and facilitation.
Completes other duties as assigned by the Site Supervisor, Program Manager, Program Coordinator, or Site Leadership.
Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years of age, but 21 years of age is preferred at the time of employment.
Must have an Associate degree or two years of relevant post-secondary education in Youth Work, Education, Social Work, or related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred in recreation, education or related field twitch at least one year previous experience.
Minimum of 2,080 hours (approximately one year) of experience working with K-8 youth in a childcare or school-age program.
Meets Minnesota School Age Childcare Program Standards, including 120 hours of training in child development, guidance, and/or recreation coursework.
Current First Aid and CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment).
Salary: VIEW SALARY GRID ON PAGE 4, SECTION 1,. OF THE KIDSTOP INSTRUCTOR AGREEEMNT RANGE IS $24.70 – $29.40
Bargaining unit: kidstop Instructor
Desired start date: ASAP
Osseo Area Schools offers:
Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
Summer opportunities
and more
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.
Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.
Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.
Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 763.391.7007.
Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:
Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
General Definition of Work
Performs intermediate skilled human support work assisting deaf or hearing-impaired individuals understand what is being communicated, and related work as apparent or assigned. Facilitate communication and access for students identified under the categorical area of Deaf/Hard of Hearing or 504 requiring interpretation in the educational environment. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Director of Student Support Services.
Essential Functions:
The ability to interpret/transliterate at a normal conversational rate in situations where students with hearing differences or parents are present utilizing American Sign Language (ASL).
Fluently and simultaneously interpret using ASL and facilitate translation of communication for the student(s), in all facets of daily classroom activities as per the Individual Education Plan or 504 plan.
Ability to use total communication with each child as it is required.
Work collaboratively with the other members of the student(s) education team to ensure full access for the student(s)
Provide instructional support by obtaining and reviewing all textbooks and supplemental materials required for classwork, developing and reviewing vocabulary lists, and providing reviews of lessons.
Provide information to the classroom teacher as to the role of the interpreter in the classroom.
Assist and monitor technology associated with student needs in the classroom.
Provide interpreting for extracurricular activities, parent meetings, and other needs as necessary for the student and support.
Restate and rephrase material presented in the classroom and in texts using the language level of the student.
Assist the teacher(s) by working on an individual or group basis with students as needed.
Develop rapport with the student without infringing on the student’s rights
Develop rapport with classroom teacher and other staff members
Education and Other Requirements
A BA degree from an Interpreter Training Program affiliated with an accredited educational institution or equivalent.
Current NIC Certification or minimum EIPA rating of 4.0 plus a passing grade on the EIPA written. If not yet certified, participate in the two-year provisional program with certification attained before expiration.
If certified, you should maintain your licensing following RID CEU requirements.
About Us:
Alexandria Public Schools is a dedicated and nurturing learning community committed to providing a high-quality education to young children. We believe in fostering curiosity, creativity, and academic growth in an environment that promotes social-emotional development and a love for learning. Our Early Childhood program is designed to inspire and guide children in their early years of education, and we are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team as an Early Childhood Teacher.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Early Childhood Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education, a strong understanding of child development, and the ability to create a positive and engaging classroom environment for young learners. As an Early Education teacher, you will be responsible for implementing lesson plans, managing classroom activities, and ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a classroom of early childhood students, creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment.
Implement and adapt lesson plans based on the curriculum provided, ensuring that educational activities are age-appropriate and promote development in all areas.
Support the social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development of each child through individualized attention and group activities.
Monitor students’ progress and provide feedback to parents, caregivers, and school leadership.
Maintain clear communication with parents, guardians, and staff regarding student behavior, progress, and any concerns.
Follow school policies and procedures, including health and safety protocols.
Collaborate with other teachers, staff, and administrators to ensure a cohesive and supportive school community.
Maintain a positive classroom culture that fosters respect, responsibility, and a love of learning.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field (preferred).
Valid teaching certification in Early Childhood Education (or eligibility for certification, as required by state).
Strong understanding of child development and early childhood education best practices.
Ability to create and implement engaging lesson plans and activities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong classroom management skills and the ability to adapt to different learning styles.
Flexibility and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and families.