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Special Education School Psychologist

Special Education School Psychologist

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Special Education Position Opening:  School Psychologist

The Bemidji Regional Interdistrict Council (BRIC), a large special education services cooperative serving 11 member Districts in North Central Minnesota has an opening for a 1.0 FTE School Psychologist for the 2023-2024 school year.  This is a full-time, permanent position.  The BRIC is a well established and highly regarded special education services cooperative serving multiple Districts in North Central and Northwestern Minnesota for over 50 years.   Administrative offices are located in Bemidji, Minnesota.

The BRIC Special Education Services Cooperative maintains four full-time School Psychologists. The School Psychologists provide direct and indirect support services pre-k through grade 12 including working with students at risk and students with special needs including assessment, consultation and collaboration with teachers, parents, guardians, support agencies and providing in-service training on a variety of educational issues.   The BRIC School Psychologists typically travel out to assigned Districts Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday each week.  Wednesdays reserved for in office work at the Cooperative’s Administrative Offices located in Bemidji.

This position is open until filled.

Student Support Provider

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Student Support Provider
**$5,000 signing bonus provided**

Position Location: Pine City Elementary School

Position Purpose:
The Student Support Provider position brings unique knowledge and skills to the school system and the student services team. Student Support Providers are trained mental health professionals who can assist with mental health concerns, behavioral concerns, positive behavioral support, academic, and classroom support, consultation with teachers, parents, and administrators as well as provide individual and group counseling/therapy.  Student Support Providers are instrumental in furthering the mission of the schools, which is to provide a setting for teaching, learning, and for the attainment of competence and confidence. Student Support Providers are hired by school districts to enhance the district’s ability to meet its academic mission, especially where home, school, and community collaboration is the key to achieving student success.

Essential Duties:

  • MTSS Implementation
    • Promote and assist in effective and efficient school-wide implementation of an MTSS framework for both academics and social emotional learning, in partnership with building administrators and teams
    • Support collaboration with the county, school district, and education district to implement a screening process to promote early intervention with students at-risk for mental health problems
    • Participate in the Student Assistance Team (SAT), Problem Solving Team (PST), Student Support Team (SST) and/or other data team meetings within the building(s) of assignment
    • Collect information to identify and analyze problems and develop, implement, and evaluate intervention plans
    • Provide consultation to parents and/or teachers regarding social emotional learning and/or academic difficulties, utilizing the SCRED 5-step problem-solving model: Problem Identification, Problem Analysis, Plan Development, Plan Implementation, and Plan Evaluation
    • Assist in conducting needs assessments to support various resource allocation and/or programming decisions
  • Social Emotional Learning Assessment and Services
    • Complete screenings to assist students, families and school staff in determining appropriate social emotional and/or mental health supports, both internally and through outside agencies
    • Support families in arranging for services from an outside agency and gather relevant school information to assist in evaluating the effects of treatment as requested
    • Provide direct Social Emotional Learning (SEL) services to individuals, small groups, classrooms, or school-wide, as requested
    • Provide direct counseling services to individuals or groups, as requested
    • Assist in the design and delivery of Extended School Year services for students on IEPs who have mental health needs
    • Provide SEL-related education and consultative services to school staff and families
    • Complete function-based behavior assessments (FBAs), when deemed appropriate by the Problem Solving Team or Student Support Team
    • Assist in the development of Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), in collaboration with staff to write Behavior Support Plans, and track BSPs data with integrity checks
    • Gather and organize data to assist teams in making manifestation determination, when needed
    • Plan and implement professional learning opportunities regarding SEL at SCRED and building(s)/district of assignment as requested
  • Crisis Response Services
    • Facilitate crisis response procedures and participate in the school’s crisis team at the discretion of the building principal
    • Staff and support the Reset Room for general education students
    • Provide consultation in crisis prevention and response
    • Complete student risk assessments when necessary
    • Assist in completing student threat assessment activities when necessary
    • Provide an immediate response to students, families, and school staff in crisis situations and determine when a referral to an outside agency is needed
  • School Engagement
    • Assess students’ levels of engagement/withdrawal by monitoring risk factors such as attendance, tardiness, behavioral referrals, poor academic performance, and in-school or out-of-school suspensions
    • Respond on a regular basis to students’ educational needs according to their type and level of risk for disengagement from school
    • Provide regular feedback to students and families about their overall progress in school and in relation to specific risk factors
  • Other Duties as Assigned
    • Perform other duties as assigned

Program Manager Community Education (Emphasis on School Age Care Program {Kidstop} & Full Day Four Year Old Early Learning Program {Four Star Express}

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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 the community, and engage in a lifetime of learning.  Position provides support to our Community Education program areas (focus areas include: Four Star Express and Kidstop).  Preferred community education program experience, and a willingness to work in multiple program areas.  Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer skills, collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.

Schedule:  In order to best meet the needs of our customers and our staff team, core hours and working location will be developed upon hire and may flex based on program need or time of year.  Core hours are generally 8:00am-4:30pm.  Primary office location is the Educational Service Center, 11200 93rd Ave N, Maple Grove, MN 55369, however onsite support at several different schools within Osseo Area Schools.  This is a salaried position that operates during the school year and summer. Some early morning and evening hours will occur with minimal weekend hours.

Essential Duties of Position Include: Assist with the overall leadership and development of multiple program areas- emphasis will be placed on School Age Care and Early Learning with some other opportunities to help support other OST (Out of School Time) and community education programs.
Assist with recruiting, training, evaluating and supervising non-licensed staff.  Personnel and conflict management skills needed.
Support the overall development and growth of our programs and staff.  This includes working on long and short term projects or focus areas, guiding and providing feedback on program marketing, partnerships and professional learning and training opportunities all while balancing staff, student, and stakeholder feedback in the process.
Assist with development, implementation, evaluation of various quality improvement areas and initiatives for programs.
Direct supervision of staff in early learning and school age care programs at multiple sites.  Ensuring staffing ratios and implementation of program guidelines, operations and expectations.
Understands and ensures compliance with rules, regulations, and laws regarding childcare assistance and programs.
Establish, create, maintain and collaborate relationships within each school and other district personnel and departments.
Manage data and communication with stakeholders. Organize workflow in multiple school environments and assign/delegate job duties.
Willingness to learn and provide leadership in multiple program areas that may vary based on time of year or program needs.
Willingness to be flexible in supporting multiple program areas potentially at one time, and have the ability to prioritize work needs.
Supporting, developing and assisting with programs that operate M-F 6:30am-6:00pm during the summer and school year.  Programs are open on most Non School Days during the school year.
Work with families, students and staff to best meet the needs of students. Collaborates on inclusion needs and assists in resources, strategies, and meetings as needed.
Use of technology to support work, database and recordkeeping needs. (Knowledge of Frontline, Eleyo, Google experience preferred)
Monitor and support program revenues and expenses including site budgets and responsibilities (staffing levels/ratios), reconcile purchases, create systems and coordinate purchases for site ordering.
All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree required, areas of study to include Education, Business Administration, Park and Recreation, and/or related fields.  Early childhood experience is a plus.  Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer skills, collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.  Experience in supervising and coaching programs and staff.  Must have extensive knowledge of child development and working with students who may need additional support due to various needs.

Community Education Program Manager (emphasis on facilities scheduling)

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Community Education Program Manager –  12 Month, 225 day Contract

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.  Position provides support to our Community Education programs , with a focus on facilities scheduling.

Duties Include:  Assist with the overall leadership and development of multiple program areas- emphasis will be placed on Facilities Scheduling Management.
Assist with recruiting, training, and supervising non-licensed staff.
Gather data, conduct program assessments, and prepare essential reports as it relates to programs and facilities.
Support the continued development and implementation of a marketing and outreach plan based on community needs.
Budget management and forecasting to help set program rates and cover program expenses.
Assist with development, implementation, and reporting of program initiatives.
Manage data and communication with stakeholders.
Monitor program revenues and expenses.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with district personnel, permit holders, partner community organizations and other external groups to support program development, innovation, and improvement.
Examine operations and procedures, recommend policy and develop and implement new strategies and procedures for programs.
Develops training plans and materials for all staff.
Understand and ensure compliance with rules, regulations, and laws applicable to work.
Provide on call services as necessary to support staff when addressing permitted activity facility use.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree required, areas of study to include Education, Business Administration, Park and Recreation, Theater Management, and/or related fields.
One to three years of supervision of staff in educational/community education setting or similiar required.

Preferred Qualifications:3+ years of supervising Community Education programs and staff preferred.

Knowledge, skill, and abilities include:Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer skills, collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.
Extensive customer service and conflict management experience.
Knowledge and application of facilities scheduling.
Extensive knowledge of hiring process and procedures.
Ability to interact effectively with people of diverse educational, cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Schedule: In order to best meet the needs of our customers and our staff team, core hours and working location will be developed upon hire and may flex based on program need or time of year.  Primary office location is the Educational Service Center, 11200 93rd Ave N, Maple Grove, MN 55369.  This is a salaried position.  Occasional evening and weekend hours will occur.

 

English Teacher ( Long Term Substitute)

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English Teacher ( Long term substitute)
Chaska High School
For More Information contact: Kathy Fontes at [email protected]

Position Dates: January 23, 2023 – June 9, 2023
FTE:   1.0 FTE
Responsible To:  Building Principal
Qualifications: Valid State of Minnesota License in 9-12 Language Arts
Major Job Functions; Specific Tasks/Required Knowledge, Ability and Skills:  Will be teaching English

Compensation and Yearly Duration of Employment:  Compensation will be determined by District 112 and the Chaska Education Association (CEA).

Application review and Interview process ongoing until filled

Background check will be conducted.

If you are changing positions or the number of hours you work, your benefits may change.  Please make sure to check the eligibility as listed in the above agreement.

If recommended for employment, applicant will provide proof of legal right to work in the United States if required.

Application Procedure:
Please apply online at: http://www.district112.org (only online applications will be accepted).