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Paraprofessional, STEP Program, Meeker and Wright Special Education Cooperative

Paraprofessional, STEP Program, Meeker and Wright Special Education Cooperative

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Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938

Date Posted: 9/14/2022

Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessional – Meeker and Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938-52

Assignment Location: STEP at the MAWSECO Education Center, Howard Lake, MN

Hours per Day: 7

Schedule: 177 day contract per school calendar

Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2022

Salary: Placement per the MSEA contract for Paras, based on applicable experience

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Special Education Paraprofessional works with students assigned to the special education program or service, under the direction of the licensed staff and performs duties to support the program in general. This includes, but is not limited to providing data-driven instructional support, personal care and behavioral assistance to students with special needs. Depending on student needs, responsibilities and duties may involve assisting and guiding students daily living skills, implementing behavior plans and /or monitoring and enforcing appropriate skills in accordance with instructional lesson plans and student Individualized Education Plans (IEP).

ABOUT STEP:

STEP (Student Transitioning in Educational Programming) is an educational program for young adults ages 18-21 with special needs. It is a community-based special education program emphasizing work experience and independent living skills. The 18-21 year old program services students who have completed high school requirements but are in need of extended schooling in two of the transition areas listed: Independent Living; Employment; Post Secondary Education and Training. The program was designed to meet these needs in the least restrictive, age appropriate environment.

ABOUT MAWSECO:

MAWSECO is an agency of seven-member school districts (Annandale, Dassel-Cokato, Delano, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, Litchfield, Maple Lake and Rockford) that have joined together to provide services in the area of special education. The mission of the Cooperative is to provide quality special education leadership, services, and support to its seven-member school districts’ staff, students and families as well as other agencies/districts that purchase its services. The MAWSECO central office is located in Howard Lake, MN which is west of the metro and south of St. Cloud.

HOW TO APPLY:

Meeker and Wright Special Ed Coop #938 utilizes an online application system. Please visit the site to apply:  https://www.applitrack.com/mawseco/OnlineApp/

If you have questions or concerns regarding the application process, please contact Elizabeth Sullivan at (612) 417-6491 or email at: [email protected]

POSITION QUESTIONS:

Contact Jill Sundblad, Assistant Director of Alternative Programs phone (320) 212-8213 or email at: [email protected]

Director of Annual Gifts

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Minnehaha Academy Office of Advancement is seeking a Director of Annual Gifts. This is a 12-month, full time position.

The Director of Annual Gifts will be responsible for managing a portfolio of donors who make annual gifts to support the mission of Minnehaha Academy.  The Director will be expected to minister to the needs of the donors and identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward these very important ministry partners for Minnehaha Academy.  The Director will also coordinate the Annual Fund and be responsible for communicating about the Fund through the Minnehaha Magazine, social gatherings, school events and personal meetings. The Director will manage a team of volunteers in producing the annual gala, the Minnehaha Spectacular. In addition, the Director will partner with the Director of Development to manage a portfolio of campaign and legacy giving prospects.

Student Accounts Specialist

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Minnehaha Academy is a Christian school and a ministry of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church of America. 

Our mission is to provide a high quality education integrating the Christian faith and learning.

This position is primarily responsible for managing accounts receivable (student accounts) for all students enrolled or owing money to Minnehaha Academy.  This person must have knowledge of fair collection practices and the ability to communicate at all levels, developing rapport with parents, coworkers and administration.  This person must be capable of handling financial and academic records with a high degree of confidentiality and ethical standards.  Attention to detail and competency in database maintenance, spreadsheets, word processing and some advanced computer skills are required. This role would be 1.0 FTE, benefit eligible.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage student account billing using a third-party tuition management service (currently FACTS).
  • Maintain accurate student/family information in Student Accounts sub-ledger (currently FACTS).
  • Coordinate finalization of payment plans to collect tuition and fees, including re-enrollment.
  • Verify and apply payments, charges, discounts, and any adjustments to student accounts in Student Accounts sub-ledger.
  • Monitor past due accounts, contact parents by email, letter or phone to enforce Board policy in accordance with the “Collection Practices” approved by the President.
  • Negotiate special arrangements with parents having financial difficulty or who are unable to meet requirements of normal payment options and monitor compliance.
  • Advise the Director of Accounting of problem accounts and report as requested on the status of delinquent accounts and bankruptcies.
  • Provide quarterly and year-end reports on Student Accounts receivables.
  • Determine use of professional collection services when in-house efforts have been exhausted.
  • Approve sending of transcripts, semester grade reports and student record transfers.
  • Hold diplomas for all graduating seniors with student account debt and review periodically for release.
  • Review daily tuition deposits and post in Student Accounts subledger (currently FACTS).
  • Prepare monthly journal entries for tuition payments.
  • Perform account reconciliation for FACTS and CampBrain entries and advise the Director of Accounting of adjustments as well as coordinate with Directors of Summer Programs and Extended Day on best practices.
  • Create and manage collection, as needed, of Payment Forms for various school activity fees.
  • Enter new student and family information in Skyward.
  • Act as ambassador for the IT department on Skyward and ParentSquare related issues.
  • Help maintain consistent database student information across platforms (FACTS, Skyward, ParentSquare).
  • Administer the student transportation reimbursement program; responsible for all compulsory reporting to school districts that require it.
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Equity and Integration Professional Development Facilitator

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Nobles County Integration Collaborative is seeking individuals to facilitate professional development trainings for educators on the topics of equity and integration in education.  Hours for this opportunity will vary based on the classes arranged with the NCIC Coordinator, but will be outside of the school day.

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the Worthington School District to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.

1.0 FTE Special Education ABS Teacher – High School

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Job Description:                   1.0 FTE Special Education ABS Teacher at Faribault High School.  This position commences immediately upon hire.

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.