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Academic Services Coordinator

Academic Services Coordinator

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Academic Services Coordinator
**$5,000 signing bonus provided**
Come and join our team! We currently have two Academic Services Coordinator positions open for the 2022-23 school year.

Position Purpose:
The Academic Services Coordinator position assists SCRED member districts in implementing a continuum of academic support for all students within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). This position provides collaboration and consultation on specific student cases and overall programming, creates and facilitates high quality professional learning opportunities for member district staff, and assists in the coordination of service delivery to ensure students are receiving effective instruction designed to meet their needs in their least restrictive environment. This position provides targeted support to member districts with regard to academics, including literacy and math.

Essential Duties:

  • Collaboration & Consultation
    • Collaborate with district, building, and/or grade level teams to review the effectiveness of instruction and foster continuous improvement using student outcome data
    • Provide on-site coaching and support for the implementation of evidence-based Academic practices across all prevention levels within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework
    • Guide staff in the creation of special education evaluation plans that equip teams to identify students who have Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) and their educational needs
    • Support staff in the development of IEPs that are designed to meet the unique literacy and math needs of students with SLD
    • Consult with general and special education staff regarding students who are not responding to instruction and/or skill interventions
    • Promote collaboration between general education and special education staff regarding accommodations and modifications that may help students to reach their IEP goals and access the general curriculum
    • Collaborate with IEP teams to develop effective programs for students with significant and unique literacy and math needs
    • Provide guidance to member districts around state academic requirements
  • Professional Learning
    • Engage in professional learning opportunities aligned with identified goals/needs to inform professional learning opportunities related to academic programming
    • Develop professional learning plans in collaboration with the SCRED Services Coordination Team to ensure alignment with identified goals/needs and messaging across districts and service areas
    • Develop the professional learning plan and budget for the Academic Services and Outcomes service areas in collaboration with Academic Services Team
    • Facilitate professional learning using effective adult learning strategies on a variety of academic topics, including the implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), assessment, instruction, inclusion, accessibility, and program evaluation
    • Provide on-site coaching and support to enhance implementation of best practices in academic instruction
  • Coordination of Service Delivery
    • Provide implementation assistance to member districts in regard to MTSS (e.g., data facilitators, problem-solving teams, grade/department level teams, case managers, school psychologists, administrators)
    • Facilitate the implementation of best practices in academic assessment, instruction, inclusion, accessibility, and program evaluation
    • Assist in conducting needs assessments to support various resource allocation and/or programming decisions
    • Secure and disseminate resource materials and equipment for academic-related needs that can be shared across districts
    • Support teams in planning for transitions of students with literacy and math needs between buildings (i.e., from elementary to secondary)
    • Participate and/or facilitate SCRED internal meetings and workgroups as assigned
    • Facilitate stakeholder (e.g., superintendents, principals, curriculum directors, GOM coordinators) involvement and decision-making for database systems and screening/progress monitoring assessments
    • Coordinate the use of database systems for effective MTSS implementation
    • Support districts in meeting child find requirements related to the implementation of Scientific Research-Based Interventions
    • Provide work direction to the Outcomes Coordinator and the administrative assistant supporting the Academic Services Team
  • Other Duties as Assigned
    • Perform other duties as assigned

Grade 1 Teacher

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GRADE 1 TEACHER
BLUE HERON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the connecting hub for the communities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino Lakes, located 20 minutes north of Minneapolis and St. Paul. With 9 exceptional schools serving 6,400 students, Centennial offers a track record of academic success combined with a consistent district-wide drive for improvement. Annually, district’s high school graduation rate of 94.7% is at the top of Minnesota’s rankings.

Centennial’s schools are safe and filled with respectful students who are a wonderful reflection of and contributors to the community. The district’s vibrant learning environments and personalized, team approach supports the strengths and addresses the challenges of each individual student. The curriculum throughout K-12 is focused on the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the 21st century. Importantly, Centennial is distinguished by its use of data to drive achievement, its innovative use of technology, and its exceptional faculty, with 78% of them holding a master’s degree.

A transparent and good steward of public resources, Centennial is guided by a strategic plan developed in collaboration with staff, parents and community members. As a district that encourages, listens and responds, Centennial is the pride of our five communities with 86% of resident students choosing Centennial, nearly 90% of parents rating teachers as “excellent”, and 91% saying students are well prepared for college.

GRADE 1 TEACHER
1.0 FTE – Blue Heron Elementary School- Starting August 29, 2022
183 Workdays 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

QUALIFICATIONS:
Must hold a valid elementary education teaching license in the State of Minnesota or ability to be licensed.
Teachers must be able to demonstrate the highest commitment to student achievement and effective development.
Teachers must have the willingness to adapt to becoming part of a total school effort in educating our students.
Teachers must have a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with other staff members, students and parents in providing and promoting positive relationships.
Teachers must be of the highest integrity with a strong commitment to modeling excellence in all aspects of the teacher/student/parent relationships.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

WAGES:
Candidates will be placed on the teacher contract and will receive benefits according to the CEA
contract.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Internal and external Applicants must apply online at www.isd12.org. Click on “Employment” at the upper right of the page to begin the applications process. Hiring ASAP.

Lesa Genovese
HR Specialist
Centennial School District #12
4707 North Road
Circle Pines, MN 55014

Finance Accounts Payable Administrative Assistant

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The Finance/Accounts Payable Assistant performs a broad range of clerical and accounting duties required to support all aspects of the school district’s finance departments to ensure communication flow throughout all buildings district-wide.  Additionally, they will process invoices and generate checks in a timely manner using the district financial system and communicates with staff and vendors on payments and orders in a confidential manner.

 

Speech/Language Pathologist

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CLASS TITLE: SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

QUALIFICATIONS: A master’s degree or any combination equivalent to a master’s degree in the area of speech-language pathology from an accredited program in speech-language therapy, and all other requirements.

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education and Building Principals

JOB GOALS: Under the direction of the Special Education Director, screen, assess and identify students with communication disorders which adversely affect their educational progress. Develop and provide direct and indirect services within the student’s educational setting, based on established IEP goals and objectives.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepares written evaluations and maintains records which clearly and succinctly document services provided, student progress and discharge from therapy.

Complies with evaluations standards and determines eligibility for services based on the Minnesota Eligibility Guidelines for Communication Disorders.

Effectively communicates test results, diagnosis and proposed treatment plans.

Participates in the multidisciplinary team process regarding eligibility issues, Individual Education Plan (IEP) development, consultation services and service delivery models.

Assures compliance with established state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Prepares reports as needed by the local school district and/or the MN Department of Education.

Develops treatment plans consistent with the IEP. Reviews therapy goals and Objectives and make recommendations for changes as appropriate.

Employs instructional/therapeutic methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting each student’s goals and objectives.

Operates and maintains a variety of therapeutic equipment and trains others in use of the equipment as necessary.

Assesses, selects and develops augmentative and/or alternative communication systems and provides training in their use.

Supervises and coordinates the activities of any assigned staff. Adheres to state law regarding the type and amount of supervision required for licensed speech-language pathology assistant(s).

Communicates with students who have disorders of communication, their families, caregivers and other service providers relative to the student’s disability and its management.

Assists in development of classroom activities to meet the communication needs of the student.

Communicates with appropriate agencies, schools and other organizations as needed in order to meet the needs of students with communication disabilities.

Remains current concerning instructional and technological advances and other matters concerning speech-language therapy.

Attends and participates in professional workshops and conferences. Provides in-service training to other professionals and paraprofessionals.

Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as needed. Operates office equipment, as appropriate. Demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality. Adheres to professional Codes of Ethics adopted by the Minnesota Education Professional Standards Board. Performs other duties consistent with the position as may be requested by the Director of Special Education or Superintendent.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Principles and techniques of speech-language therapy, training and supervising staff.

Methods and procedures for assessment and treatment of communication disorders (speech sound production and use, receptive and expressive language, fluency, voice, oral motor, etc).

State and federal laws and regulations regarding special education records, due process, service provision and speech language pathology.

State laws and regulations governing the practice of speech-language pathology and local school district policies and procedures.

ABILITY TO:

Provide speech-language therapy to eligible students

Develop and evaluate the appropriateness of treatment plans (IEPS)

Develop student rapport and establish a positive therapeutic atmosphere.

Communicate and work effectively with the families of students with disabilities.

Work collaboratively with other professionals.

Maintain student records and prepare reports as specified by the District.

Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Prepare written evaluations and reports.

Remain current concerning knowledge of therapeutic and special issues.

Operate and maintain therapeutic and office equipment.

Prioritize and schedule work, meet schedules and timelines, train and supervise others as needed and observe health and safety regulations.

Teacher on Special Assignment

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Job posting #2398
Teacher on Special Assignment
Duties include: Provide social emotional learning in a large group, small group, or 1:1 setting. Provide building-wide behavior support. Lead and facilitate the building’s problem solving team (PST). Support building-wide PBIS systems. Connect families to community and district resources. Coordinate and lead student leadership groups.

 

 

Elementary School Social Worker

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Job posting #2397
A Full time (1.0 FTE) Elementary School Social Worker position is available at Wyoming Elementary School to provide guidance and counseling services along with research based SEL lessons (individual, small group, and classroom) to students in grades K-6 at Wyoming Elementary. Facilitate the building’s Problem Solving Team (PST) and support office with student needs (behavior, SEL).