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Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist

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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) x2
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 base is $54,175 plus education and experience
Position open until filled (earliest closing date 4/15/25)

TITLE:                      SPEECH LANGUAGE THERAPIST
QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be licensed or able to achieve licensure in the state of South Dakota as a speech language therapist. ASHA Certificate of clinical competence (CCCs) desired.
Must be able to perform all the performance responsibilities listed in job description
Must be able to pass all required background checks in accordance with state law and district policy
REPORTS TO:         Building Principal, Director of Special Services

 

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Identify, evaluate and provide speech language therapies to children in the district who are identified as being in need of speech and/or language services due to an identified disability.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Move around the 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 physically support students using approved methods. This work includes sitting and standing for longer periods of time, and being physically active throughout the day.

 

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILTIES:

 

Participate in the child find process for students suspected of being in need for special education services,
Conduct comprehensive evaluations of students referred for speech/language/hearing services in accordance with district special education procedures,
Coordinate and/or participate in various building, department and staff meetings as well as meetings to address student evaluation and determination of services for students evaluated by or receiving therapy from the speech therapist.
Schedule and provide direct speech language therapy services for those students in need of speech and/or language services.
Initiate and conduct student reevaluations and complete ongoing progress monitoring of students in therapy setting.
Complete all pertinent paperwork for the special education process.
Communicate effectively with administration, staff, parents and students in the course of work completion.
Demonstrate professionalism, advocacy and confidentiality in all aspects of the position.
Maintains continuous licensure and remains in good standing with state board of licensure.
Perform other duties as assigned
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Employee follow district adopted calendar, with 175 contact days and 3 in-service days

 

 

EVALUATION PROCEDURE:

This position is responsible to the building principal and Director of Special Services, and is evaluated by the principal.

Special Education Teacher – Resource Room

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Special Education Teacher – Resource Room
·         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

·          Medary Elementary School

·          Salary base is $51,992 plus education & experience

·          Position open until filled (earliest closing date 5/20/25)

Strategic Reading Interventionist (Teacher)

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Strategic Reading Interventionist (Teacher)
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
Brookings High School
Salary base is $51,992 plus education & experience
Position open until filled (earliest closing date 6/3/25)
 

TITLE:  STRATEGIC READING INTERVENTIONIST

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Master’s degree preferred from an accredited college or university.
Reading Specialist, Special Education, Reading endorsement or related field/experience preferred.
3-5 years teaching experience.
Experience or training in foundational reading, adolescent literacy, intervention, or instructional reading strategies.
AIM reading training or LETRS training preferred.
REPORTS TO:         High School Principals

 

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Strategic Reading Interventionist will design and deliver instruction focused on improving students’ reading skills. The interventionist will use explicit and systematic instruction in reading strategies to support student skill development in the big five areas of reading.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Up and down motion in the office; bending stretching; and lifting up to 40 pounds.  Mobility in and around office/school area.

 

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Deep understanding and knowledge in the science of reading and progression of reading skills.
Knowledge of MTSS, reading assessments, and data-informed instruction.
Ability to build strong, supportive relationships with struggling readers.
Thorough understanding of curriculum and evidence-based practices in reading instruction.
Design and implement instruction that supports readers in grades 9–12 who need strategic, scaffolded support.
Use data (screening tools, diagnostic assessments, classroom observations) to differentiate instruction based on student needs.
Teach research-based reading strategies such as summarizing, predicting, questioning, clarifying, visualizing, and making inferences.
Integrate vocabulary development, fluency practice, and comprehension routines into daily instruction.
Collaborate with content-area teachers to support transfer of strategies across disciplines.
Track student progress and communicate growth with students, families, and team members.
Contribute to the development and refinement of the Strategic Reading course curriculum.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Length of contract:  180 days

 

 

EVALUATION PROCEDURE:

This position will be evaluated annually by the High School Principal(s).

SpEd Center based Teacher

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Under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of Special Education, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows State mandated due process procedures and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students.

Family and Consumer Science Teacher

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Primary Responsibilities:

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 uniqueness 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

Behavioral Health Coordinator

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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Behavioral Health Coordinator to join our team.  The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in successfully managing state and federal grants, demonstrating a deep understanding of grant regulations, compliance requirements, and reporting procedures.  Additionally, we are looking for someone with exceptional data analysis skills, capable of extracting meaningful insights from complex datasets to inform strategic decision-making and program evaluation.

General Definition of Work: The Behavioral Health Coordinator will support the operations of the leadership team to carry out the services of students, staff and families mental health support structures within our educational organization. The Coordinator is a key member of the district with responsibilities to serve as a professional department leader by  assessing needs, plan for implementation of initiatives, coordinate curriculum and services and monitor for consistency and efficiency. Building internal relationships and community partnerships to ensure the district has ample resources to support students, families and staff needs.

Essential Functions:

  1. Collaborate with, coach and train staff, families and students on developmentally appropriate and culturally affirming social emotional learning (SEL) programs.
  2. Research and provide professional learning opportunities that build educator capacity to promote SEL and create brave, inclusive learning environments for all students.
  3. Integrate and maintain support systems across school, family, and community.
  4. Manage and train on data systems that inform student, educator, and families to support continuous improvement of student outcomes and experiences.
  5. Seek out and apply for grants to support mental health efforts, initiatives and curriculum.
  6. Research and train staff on best practice equity centered discipline practices supporting restorative practices and reducing disproportionally.
  7. Serve as the key leadership member on Trauma Informed Practices; lead professional development and coaching opportunities.
  8. Coordinate with the buildings and county/state on services and data management for homelessness, foster care, families in transition (FIT), attendance, and truancy.
  9. Support the district chemical health initiatives, policies and grants; and teaching and learning practices, in coordination with staff and county/city/state representatives.
  10. Serve as the district representative on the Rice County Family Services Collaborative Governing Board Representative; maintain relationships and be the voice of Faribault Public Schools.
  11. Support the mental health services team providing professional development opportunities and leading the team in all district mental health goals.
  12. Handles and leads crisis situations when necessary.
    Support district staff and student well being; serve as chair of the Wellness Committee and Co-Chair of the
  13. District Mental Health Committee.
  14. Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Hands on leader with the ability to develop and lead strategic operational initiatives.
  • Relationship driven working with staff, students and families.
  • Excellent leadership, collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of computers and software used for productivity in an educational setting such as Infinite Campus and Google.
  • Excellent interpersonal, listening and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to seek out resources and coordinate between many individuals and organizations.
  • Ability to remain calm and professional.

Compensation & Benefits
Salary compliments skills, experience and qualification with a 230 day contract range of approximately $98,653. Faribault Public Schools offers a competitive compensation and benefits package along with attractive perks as a school district employee. The district supports a strong mission and vision with many opportunities to contribute to the overall organization and community. Additionally, our schools have several before/after-school activities and summer long programming.

Benefits/Perks include:

  • Comprehensive benefits package: health, life, long term disability, dental insurance
  • Substantial vacation, personal and sick days
  • Fully paid single health insurance
  • Generous 403(b) match
  • State pension plan
  • Enticing retirement packet
  • State of the art fitness center
  • Work-life balance culture

The new coordinator will have access to useful technology devices, along with designated funds for continued professional development. This position is supported by a caring community of colleagues who value a healthy work-life balance.

In addition to a supportive and collaborative professional environment, the city of Faribault has a number of unique characteristics:

  • Centrally located on I35; driving distance within an hour of Mankato, Rochester, Twin Cities
  • Many lakes with great fishing and boating opportunities
  • Revamped historical downtown with many fun shops, restaurants, brewery and distillery.
  • Concerts, movies, and farmers market in the park
  • Over 10 miles of paved bike trails within city limits; including access to the 100 mile Sakatah-Singing Hills
  • Trail connecting from Mankato to Red Wing.
  • Over 57 parks and amenities; including an aquatics park, BMX park, dog park, pickleball park, several outdoor ice rinks with warming houses, 743 acres of the River Bend Nature Center, and Alexander Park hosting several baseball diamonds, football and track field and the county fairgrounds.

Join an exceptional highly collaborative team of educational leaders today! Everyday our students and staff put their best Falcon foot forward.