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Benefits Specialist

Benefits Specialist

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1. Assists the Insurance Consultant and Executive Director of Human Resources in the development of insurance specifications, and assists in the analysis of bids.
2. Interprets benefit sections in all bargaining unit contracts and determines eligibility. Serves as a resource to the Executive Director of Human Resources during negotiations with employee unions and organizations.
3. Coordinates and conducts the new hire insurance enrollment process, annual open enrollment periods and information sessions for medical and dental insurance plans.
4. Accurately establishes benefit plan deductions for employee payroll.
5. Responsible for accurate on-line enrollments/changes for medical and dental plans for all staff members.
6. Manages the vendor relationship with benefits platform company and serves as system administrator.
7. Effectively serves as a liaison/customer service representative (both verbal and written) between human resources, payroll, principals, directors, office managers, supervisors, employees and insurance companies.
8. Advises employees, retirees and dependents regarding District provided benefits programs.
9. Resolves inquiries to claims discrepancies and benefit questions between staff and the insurance companies.
10. Drafts correspondence to employees, dependents, retirees, providers and carriers.
11. Administers COBRA continuation compliance, Chapter 488 compliance, Long Term Disability claims and Life Insurance claims.
12. Administers HIPPA compliance for Protected Health Information.
13. Researches, analyzes and implements changes in local, state and federal laws and changes in union contract language as they pertain to Benefits administration.
14. Ensures compliance with all ACA requirements, including reporting.
15. Maintain compliance with ADA requirements and ensure consistency with ADA requests and accommodations
16. Administers Workers Compensation program to include claims reporting, lost time tracking, medical services received, Return to Work program and annual audit of premiums.
17. Assists the human resources department with benefit costing for all contract negotiations.
18. Assists the program department heads with benefit costing for budgeting purposes.
19. Efficiently coordinates continuation coverage for Early Retiree benefits, Medicare Supplements and employees on Leaves of Absence.
20. Responsible for payment of insurance bills for all plans.
21. Maintains accurate benefit files and spreadsheets for all District employees to be used for reconciling monthly payments, staffing, negotiations and budgeting.
22. Accurately implements new insurance carrier changes.
23. Contributing member of the District Insurance Committee which reviews insurance plans and makes
changes to meet the needs of the district and employees under a self-insured model.
24. Maintains communications about benefit plans to all participants and eligible persons.
25. Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Human Resources.

 

Special Education Resource Teacher

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Special Education Resource Teacher
Carver Elementary
For More Information contact: Jennifer Davie at [email protected]

Position Start Date: ASAP
FTE:  1.0 FTE
Banded/Graded:  C-5-2
Responsible To:  Building Principals; Special Education Director/Supervisor
Qualifications: Valid State of Minnesota License in Special Education K-12 in any disability area.
Major Job Functions; Specific Tasks/Required Knowledge, Ability and Skills:  This is a fulltime position in Special Education  see attachment

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

Interview review 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.
Qualification for Insurance: 40 hours per week for one semester or 100 continuous days (whichever is less) will qualify a teacher for insurance benefits

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).

Title One Teacher (120 hours)

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Title One Teacher (120 hours)
A Title 1 (120 Hours) teaching position is currently available at St. Peter’s Catholic School to build relationships with K-6 students while providing reading and math interventions.  This educator will also help construct and organize intervention lessons and develop intervention schedules.

 

 

Art Teacher (Long-Term Substitute)

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Effective immediately, the Human Resources Department is accepting online applications for the position of Art Teacher (Long-Term Substitute) at Kaposia Education Center Elementary School.  The approximate assignment dates are August 22 – November 30, 2022. The long-term substitute rate of pay is $220/day.

Job Summary
Develop the student’s fullest acquisition of knowledge, skills, concepts, and attitudes.

Job Functions

Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods.  Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
Observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Deliver the district’s written, taught and assessed curriculum.
Maintain knowledge and skills with IB Program changes and updates.
Create a positive environment to ensure successful learning for all students.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children’s progress, and to determine priorities for their children’s social, emotional and academic growth.
Partner with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to support students’ academic and social-emotional development.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Adhere to all district policies and procedures.
Support the district’s mission, vision, values and strategic plan.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic issues or special academic interests.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools. Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students’ needs and progress.
Administer standardized, formative and state mandated assessments and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
Understand and maintain boundaries and confidentiality with students, families and staff.
Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, staff, families and community members.
Adhere to staff and program guidelines and district procedures and policies.
Demonstrate prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
Other duties as assigned.