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Educational Assistant – Level IV Special Education

Educational Assistant – Level IV Special Education

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Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provide support to elementary special education students.
  • Work under the direction of special educators to reinforce instructional strategies, provide behavior support, and assist with personal care in all school environments.
  • Work as a team member to implement IEP based instructional goals and adaptations including assistive technology.
  • Collect student data and third party billing record documentation.
  • Promote inclusion and self sufficiency of students in the school community.

Teacher: Grade 3-5

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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 uniquenesses 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

Teacher: Grade K-2

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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 uniquenesses 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

Art Teacher – Elementary K-5

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Primary Responsibilities:

  • The Art Specialist works with students K-5 in implementing the Minnesota Standards for the Arts.
  • 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 uniquenesses 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

Dean of Students – Grades 5-12

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Position Type: Administration/Dean of Students (5th – 12th)

District: Blooming Prairie Public Schools

Starting Date: July 1, 2026

Reports To: Superintendent

Location: Blooming Prairie High School

202 4th Ave. NW, Blooming Prairie, MN 55917

Date of Posting: March 30, 2026

Deadline to Apply: April 20, 2026

Blooming Prairie Public Schools ISD #756

District Mission: The mission of Blooming Prairie Public Schools is to provide challenging opportunities for lifelong learning in a safe and caring environment.

Our Vision: To provide a safe and positive environment where all children can learn and grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

About Blooming Prairie Public Schools

The Blooming Prairie Intermediate/High school is composed of grades 5-12 and serves approximately 515 students. We provide a diverse curriculum that not only meets the state requirements but also allows all our students to explore their interests. In addition, we offer numerous college level classes and many of our students are able to graduate with college credit. We pride ourselves in being a school strong in technology. We have coding classes, STEM education, and Apple TVs. We are also a 1:1 device school, with each student having an I-Pad issued by the district. Outside of the school day, we provide numerous opportunities to be on sports teams and/or participate in music, the arts, robotics, and the trap team. Our staff is highly educated, and they continue to work to meet the needs of all learners. We provide ADSIS and special education programs as well as promote our PBIS, Prairie Pride, program. Our community provides tremendous support to our school system and many local businesses, and our Education Foundation, support our “extra” programs. Students who graduate from Blooming Prairie High School have the necessary skills to be successful in their next phase of life. At BPPS, we provide a well-rounded, quality education for all.

Primary Responsibilities

Discipline, Attendance, Communication

1.      Assist the admin team with the implementation of school district policies.

2.      Direct responsibilities with students for: registration, attendance, discipline, guidance and counseling services, etc.

3.      Work directly with students – evaluating grades, test scores, and other data to support individual growth.

4.      Aid students in course/subject selection and registration.

5.      Maintain student records and protect their confidentiality.

6.      Take an active role in interpreting and supporting the school’s objectives to students, parents, and the community at large.

7.      Remain readily available to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding and maturity.

8.      Work with teachers and other staff members to keep them informed of services offered by the administration with respect to improving the educational prospects of individual students being counseled to support path of successful graduation.

9.      Work with secretaries to coordinate substitute teachers.

Desired Knowledge and Skills

·         Knowledge of student services and adolescent development

·         Background in student conduct and school policies

·         Strong communication skills

·         Strong conflict-resolution skills

Salary: $75,000 – $90,000 pending 2026-2028 Contract Negotiations

Benefits: Health Insurance, Life/LTD Insurance, TRA retirement, & paid time off

Teacher: Special Education – Deaf and Hard of Hearing

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FTE: 1.0

Position Summary: The Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing high-quality, specially designed instruction and case management for students with disabilities. This role involves ensuring students receive a Free Appropriate Public Education in the Least Restrictive Environment by delivering differentiated instruction, managing IEPs, and fostering a structured, engaging classroom environment. The teacher collaborates with colleagues, families, and administrators to support the academic and personal growth of every learner.

Qualifications:

  • Required: Valid Wisconsin DPI teaching license appropriate for the assigned subject/grade level and Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
  • Preferred: Prior teaching experience in the assigned subject/grade level and familiarity with technology integration and various instructional strategies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • IEP Development & Case Management
    • Serve as the IEP Case Manager for an assigned caseload, ensuring all timelines for initial evaluations, annual reviews, and three-year re-evaluations are met.
    • Draft and implement student-centered, College and Career Ready IEPs that focus on high expectations.
    • Maintain accurate and confidential student records in compliance with District policies and state/federal laws.
  • Instructional Delivery & Classroom Management
    • Provide differentiated instruction across various models, including co-teaching, inclusion, pull-out, and self-contained settings.
    • Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with District and state standards, adapting and modifying the general education curriculum to meet unique learner needs.
    • Create and maintain a structured, engaging classroom environment that supports learning and sets clear behavioral expectations.
  • Assessment & Data
    • Administer and interpret formal and informal assessments to monitor student progress toward IEP goals.
    • Use data to drive instructional decisions and provide regular progress reports to parents and families.
  • Behavioral Support
    • Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments and develop Behavior Intervention Plans.
    • Maintain training in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention to handle student behaviors requiring de-escalation.
  • Collaboration & Professionalism
    • Work with general education teachers, therapists (OT/PT/Speech), parents and administration to support student success.
    • Supervise and provide daily guidance to special education paraprofessionals.
    • Attend required staff meetings, participate in professional learning communities, and stay current with best practices in teaching.
  • Physical & Work Environment Requirements
    • Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
    • Occasional lifting, carrying, or pushing of materials and classroom equipment.
    • Ability to communicate effectively in person, via phone, and through electronic means.
    • Work primarily in a classroom setting, with occasional outdoor supervision and off-site activities.

Terms of Employment:

  • Contract Length: 192 days per school year.
  • Evaluation: Performance evaluations will be conducted by the Building Principal or Associate Principal in accordance with Hudson School District Board of Education policies.