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Educational Support Professional (ESP) KidStop

Educational Support Professional (ESP) KidStop

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Position Type:
Kidstop/Kidstop ESP

Location:
To Be Determined

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Job summary: To be responsible for assisting in the supervision of the Kidstop children. Our program supports our mission 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.

Four Star Express School Year Sites: Basswood, Cedar Island, Fernbrook, Oak View, Rice Lake, Rush Cree, Weaver Lake, Woodland

Kidstop School Year Sites: Basswood, Cedar Island, Edinbrook, Elm Creek, Fernbrook, Oak View, Rice Lake, Rush Creek, Weaver Lake, Woodland

Responsibilities and tasks include:

Follow all district, building and program health and safety procedures while creating a positive, welcoming, engaging environment.
Ensure that vulnerable scholars are adequately supervised, which may include extra support.
Operate adaptive equipment (i.e., wheelchairs, and augmentative communication devices, assistive technology) and ensure their safe and proper use as needed.
Assist scholars with the self-care tasks of feeding, dressing, and toileting. Lifting, moving and transitioning may be necessary for repositioning and/or functional tasks as needed. Under the direction of a licensed school nurse or registered nurse, perform basic medical procedures to include, but not limited to, tube feedings, seizure recognition and precautions, etc
Work with the instructors and program manager to support and assist in leading a variety of enriching activities that promote the health, social skill building and wellness of scholars.
Work with staff to implement a schedule of activities based on the needs and ages of the scholars. Participate in activities. Activities include, but are not limited to, language arts, science, physical fitness, movement, games and events.
Support group activities like clubs, camps, reading, science, social skills, games, or other areas as needed
Participate enthusiastically in the activities with the scholars.
Be a positive role model and an excellent leader to staff and scholars.
Great customer service skills. Greet the families and scholars.
Communicate verbally and in writing accidents or incidents concerning scholars or staff in conjunction with the site and program leaders. Observe, collect, document and report data as directed through an IEP if applicable.
Help families with signing in and signing out. Laptop and Ipad experience is preferred.
Be knowledgeable of the program.
Work with and support all scholars in the program.
Maintain confidentiality and privacy of scholars and families. Communicates with appropriate personnel as dictated by Federal Education Reporting Practices Act (FERPA) and District policy.
Carry out the philosophy of Kidstop, District 279 Mission, and the policies and procedures.
Attend all staff meetings, in-service workshops, and Kidstop sponsored events and complete required training that is needed.

Minimum qualifications include:

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Must have knowledge of and be able to assist the instructor to plan and lead activities
Must be able to assist in implementing program wide initiatives in the areas of health and fitness.
Must have knowledge in and ability to lead groups.
Must be energetic, have strong communication skills and organizational skills. Must be confident, patient, sensitive, understanding and able to work with elementary aged scholars.
Must believe in the mission of District 279 and have the desire to build on the strengths of the district.
Must be a team player and able to communicate with all ages.
Must love working with all scholars and have previous working experience. Child development knowledge is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications include:

Experience working with students

Salary: View Classification II (2) salary grid on page 4, section 2, and classification, page 5, section 2 on Educational Support Professional contract ; $17.00 to $22.58/hourly? depending on experience
Job Type: Part-time, school year
Work Hours: Positions will vary from 1.5-3.5 hours/day; 5 days/week — Hours assigned will be between 6:15am – 9:45am. Hours will be determined and notified no later than August 15, 2023. Currently Kidstop is at the following at elementary sites Basswood, Cedar Island, Edinbrook, Elm Creek, Fernbrook, Oak View, Rice Lake, Rush Creek, Weaver Lake, and Woodland.
Bargaining Unit: Educational Support Professional

 

Osseo Area Schools offers:

Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
Mentorship programs for teachers and educational support professionals
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.

There are AM and PM Shifts available at various sites. Apply at www.District279.org/careers

AESP – IVB – Administrative Assistant (K-12)

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Position Type:
Administrative Assistant/Clerical/Administrative Assistant

Date Posted:
12/15/2023

Location:
279Online

Closing Date:
Until Filled

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 by providing specialized clerical and technical duties related to the assignment or placement, as well as related responsibilities requiring creative solutions to specialized site/department needs.  Answer correspondence and assemble highly confidential and sensitive information.  Interact with a diverse group of external customers as well as internal contacts at all levels of the organization.  Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize and carry out a diversified workload, and make recommendations for changes in office practices or procedures.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

Customer Service:
Delivering customer service that embodies the District mission.
Assisting site/department leaders with communications.
Acting as a liaison between parent(s), student(s), guardian(s), community and site/department staff.
Communicating and coordinating services with internal and external vendors to ensure adequate service to our school system.

General Office:
Delivering support for multiple site/departmental program initiatives.
Performing general office duties such as typing, filing, copying, faxing.
Creating, updating and maintaining handbooks and manuals.
Assisting in ordering supplies and tracking inventory (general office and equipment).
Attending meetings and recording meeting minutes as requested.
Developing and distributing communications to site, department and vendors.
Maintaining site, department and/or supervisors calendar.

Records:
Scanning and/or retrieving information located on the system’s network.
Creating and/or entering data into spreadsheets and/or databases.
Preparing and maintaining student and/or staff records.
Maintaining and updating records for site/department.
Coordinating name badge renewal for site/department.

Events:
Assisting with the planning and coordination of site/departmental events as needed (e.g. graduations, awards ceremonies, student orientations, conferences and/or meetings).
Scheduling meeting rooms and/or events as needed.
Collaborating with food service personnel for assistance with food/beverage requests.
Scheduling and preparing materials and rooms for meetings and/or conferences.

Organizational Management:
Providing work direction for special projects/assignments.
Managing records on staff absences, employee coverage and/or time cards.
Completing master schedule (e.g. staffing, course offering, and academic schedules).
Coordinating the interviewing process with applicants and supervisors.

Health and Safety:.
Coordinating access rights to information systems.
Maintaining and distributing emergency call lists.
Distributing, maintaining and ordering building access cards and keys when necessary.
Maintaining a safe environment for students.
Coordinating and monitoring drills and evacuations.
Issuing leave/appointment passes/partial absence slips to students.
Facilitating communication between site/building leaders/staff to alert of emergency situations.
Coordinating bus safety program.

Performing other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include:
High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:
Understanding of data entry concepts.
Knowledge of spreadsheet and database management software and word processing skills.
Fundamentals of general office and general administrative procedures and operational requirements.
Understanding of office equipment and typical productivity software, databases or customized systems/applications.
Knowledge of basic record retention, record/file/database maintenance requirements.
Understanding of data privacy requirements, laws and rules as it pertains to job assignments.

Skilled in:
The attributes of an efficacious learner: resourceful, self-directed, responsible, problem solver and skilled communicator.
The ability to collaboratively solve problems.
The ability to work in an organized, efficient, and process-oriented manner.
The ability to apply and follow record keeping procedures and protocols to maintain and process data.
The ability to perform work assignments requiring attention to detail, confidentiality, precision and accuracy in accordance with set deadlines.
The ability to perform assigned functions with minimal direction in accordance with established set departmental operations.

Salary:  Class IVB –  View salary grid on Page 5, Section 1, and Classification, Pages 6 – 7, Section 3 of the Administrative Education Support Professionals (AESPs) contract
Work schedule: 8 hrs/day, 260 days per year
Bargaining unit: Administrative Education Support Professionals (AESPs)
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.

Social Studies Teacher – Faribault High School

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Job Description: Full-time (1.0 FTE)  Social Studies Teacher at Faribault High School.  This position will commence on January 19, 2023. This position would teach classes in Social Studies including Freshman Seminar, US History, Team Taught US History.

General Information: 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 Psychologist

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Hiawatha Valley Education District is seeking a talented, motivated School Psychologist position serving schools within the Education District. This position is 1.0 FTE. This position may be provided virtually.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

  • Conducts psychological assessments; evaluates students for special education/section 504 needs, educational skills, social skills and emotional status
  • Designs and facilitates programs for children at-risk for failure within the typical learning environment
  • Facilitates communication between teachers, administrators, parents and students to find solutions to academic, behavioral, and mental health problems; assists others to understand child issues.
  • Provides psychological counseling; helps students, families and school manage crisis situations to minimize their effect on the learning and mental capacity of the child
  • Evaluates the effectiveness of academic and behavioral management programs being used; disseminates research for use in evaluations and programs
  • Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments and create Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Provide leadership to staff and administration in the areas of Multi-Tier Systems of support (MTSS), Response to Intervention (RtI), and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
  • Facilitate data-team (screening/progress monitoring) and child-study team (individual problem-solving) meetings

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of child psychology principles, assessments, methods, behavior modification, etc., and current developments in child psychology.
  • Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
  • Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
  • Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
  • 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.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to coordinate special education/section 504 services and comply with special education/section 504 rules and due process requirements
  • Must demonstrate knowledge of Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) (RtI/PBIS) and various evidence-based practices

Additional Duties:
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent of the School District served and/or HVED Executive Director.
Note:    The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Qualifications Profile:

  • Certification/License: School Psychologist
  • Minnesota State Certification as a School Psychologist
  • Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or ability to provide own transportation.
  • Education:Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching
  • assignment.
  • Master’s Degree in Psychology.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

  • Works in standard office and school building environments.

Experience:
Successful prior School Psychologist experience preferred.

Equipment:
Uses standard office equipment such as computer/laptop, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements:
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. This position may be done virtually as well.

Salary/Benefits:

Salary Range:  $50,185 – $82,165 plus competitive benefits package.  Based on years of experience and credentials.

FLSA Status:       Exempt

Hiawatha Valley Education District (HVED) provides special education services to 12 School Districts and three Charter Schools within five counties of southeast Minnesota: Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona. HVED also has a Setting IV Behavior Program, Students Achieving Integrated Services (SAIL) that provides programming for students in grades K-12 with challenging behaviors currently receiving special education services.  Along with the SAIL programs, HVED provides programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a program named for Specialized Programming, Education, Comprehensive Therapy and other Resources for their Unique Minds (SPECTRUM). Our SPECTRUM program is located in Hokah. 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 and growing organization!

Behavior Specialist

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HVED is seeking a professional, self-motivated Behavior Specialist to join the Mental Health Practitioner/Behavior Specialist team. These applicants will be trained and competent in designing and implementing positive behavioral interventions and support to member district teachers and/or HVED’s Level IV Behavior and Autism program(s). District and program assignments are based on a combination of geographic location, student caseloads and district needs, as well as team and employee preferences.

Qualifications:

The Education District requires an applicant to have one or more of the following licensure:

  • Licensed Special Education Teacher, preferably in Emotional or Behavior Disorders (EBD). Other Special Education licensure are considered.
  • Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Counselor, or Board Certification Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
  • Other degrees and licensure may be considered if the individual is skilled in behavioral analysis, functional assessment and crisis intervention.
  • Experience in child behavior and intervention experience strongly preferred.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license to travel between HVED programs and member school district(s).

Competencies:

  •  Must be able to work in team decision-making situations
  • Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Must possess ability to problem-solve
  • Must possess ability to coordinate with others and lead teams when necessary
  • Knowledgeable in interpreting and supporting Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs)
  • Familiar with PBSP (Positive Behavior Support Plan) and BIPs (Behavior Intervention plans)

Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

  •  Provide classroom and behavioral supports for students through analyzing data to identify inappropriate behaviors, planning, implementing and tracking individual behavioral plans.
  • Identify barriers to successful transition and facilitate transition plans.
  • Assist IEP teams in problem-solving and creating plans to manage behaviors that affect a student’s learning.
  • Become a certified CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Trainer and facilitate CPI initial and refresher courses for HVED employees and member district employees.
  • Provide a comprehensive approach to behavior management that includes evaluation, data collection, interventions and regular monitoring to produce socially significant improvement in children’s behavior.

Employment Start Date:

Immediate
Travel Requirements:

Travel among the HVED programs, member districts and HVED District Office required.
Working Conditions:

Office, lifting, sitting, standing, pushing, pulling, keyboarding, etc.

Salary/Benefits:  Competitive salary and benefits package.  Based on years of experience and credentials.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Hiawatha Valley Education District (HVED) provides special education services to 12 School Districts and three Charter Schools within five counties of southeast Minnesota: Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona. HVED also has a Setting IV Behavior Program, Students Achieving Integrated Services (SAIL) that provides programming for students in grades K-12 with challenging behaviors currently receiving special education services.  Along with the SAIL programs, HVED provides programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a program named for Specialized Programming, Education, Comprehensive Therapy and other Resources for their Unique Minds (SPECTRUM). Our SPECTRUM program is located in Hokah. 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 and growing organization!

Superintendent

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ABOUT THE COMMUNITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT:

The Cleveland School District’s main office is located in Cleveland, Minnesota. The school district has an approximate enrollment of 691 pre-kindergarten through grade twelve students.

School District Website: https://www.isd391.org/

City Website:  https://clevelandmn.govoffice2.com/

LEADERSHIP PROFILE: The Cleveland School Board seeks a superintendent who:

  • Acts with honesty and in an ethical manner with the School Board, staff, and community
  • Works cooperatively with the School Board; provides options and recommendations
  • Is visible and accessible to the School Board, staff, students, parents, and community
  • Is a “people person” with proven abilities in human relations and communications
  • Promotes business and community involvement in schools
  • Develops and directs an effective leadership team; delegates authority while maintaining accountability

Previous superintendent experience preferred, but not required.

SALARY/CONTRACT:  A competitive compensation and benefits package will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications. The contract length is negotiable as provided in Minnesota statute.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  January 29, 2024

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  MSBA uses an online application process. Applicants begin the application process at mnmsba.myrevelus.com. To be considered for this position, an applicant’s completed file must be received by the MSBA office by 11:59 p.m. on January 29, 2024, and must include the completed online application and the following uploaded documents: a cover letter indicating a desire to be a candidate for the “Cleveland Public Schools Superintendent;” legal proof or other evidence (i.e. certificate/license) showing the candidate’s qualification to be a superintendent in the state of Minnesota; and a set of up-to-date credentials, which includes a current resume, at least three letters of recommendation, and a copy of the candidate’s official transcript(s) (upon hire, originals must be submitted to the school district).

Please contact with any questions:  Amy Jordan, MSBA Executive Search Team, [email protected] or 507-479-9984.

The Minnesota School Boards Association is an equal opportunity search agency.