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Special Education Para/Nurse 1:1

Special Education Para/Nurse 1:1

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2022 – 2023 School Year

1:1 Special Education Paraprofessional/Nurse

This position is full-time and based out of Mahtomedi High School.  Salary and benefits are part of the Para Master Agreement.

Responsible for providing an educational environment that will help students with disabilities in learning and fulfill their growth potential.  Responsible for providing nursing care to a student with special health needs and specialized health care procedures as well as educational support services in the classroom setting, including related work as assigned.  Work is performed under the supervision of the Licensed School Nurse, Building Administrator, Director of Student Support Services and the case manager.

Teacher – Math Interventionist

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JOB GOAL:
The Math Interventionist will be responsible for supporting student achievement in the area of Mathematics. The Interventionist will provide high quality instructional interventions through working with small group and individual students. The Math Interventionist will also collaborate with the Math Department to provide support with math intervention at the Tier 1 instructional level. This will include data management, intervention design, intervention prescription and co-teaching.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Provide high quality mathematics instruction to individuals and small groups.
2. Collaborate with instructional coaches to increase the capacity of classroom teachers and increase inclusive practices.
3. Collaborate with teachers, administration and families to help identify and prescribe best practices for individual students and small groups.
4. Provide data to school teams and build team capacity to access data to increase the effectiveness and responsiveness of PLC work.
5. Communicates with teachers, administration and families regarding student progress.
6. Maintains data-based documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress.
7. Assist with identifying students for placement into intervention.
8. Provide diagnostic assessments for students as needed.
9. Support the development of high quality/effective math instruction at all levels; collaborating with math teachers on instructional planning, teaching practice and the development of strategic school wide and classroom level intervention plans.

PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with students by:
1. Encouraging respect for the rights, opinions, property, and contributions of others.
2. Being sensitive to factors which affect pupil achievement and behavior.
3. Being available for extra help.
4. Using methods of management that result in desired changes in behavior.
5. Communicating and maintaining a working relationship with parents.
6. Maintaining confidentiality with respect to students and their records.

The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with fellow staff members by:
7. Cooperating with other staff members.
8. Consulting with co-workers in evaluating and meeting student needs.
9. Leaving clear and complete instructions for substitutes.
10. Following curriculum and policies approved by the Board.
11. Cooperating in evaluation of present curriculum.
12. Recommending possible revision of curriculum.
13. Being proficient or distinguished in all areas listed on the Teacher Performance Evaluation.
14. Communicating professionally and respectfully with students, staff, parents, and community members, using oral, written, and electronic means.
15. Attending work regularly.
16. Performing other duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
The teacher is expected to demonstrate professional development by:
1. Participating actively in inservice programs.
2. Keeping abreast of professional developments in his/her particular area and in education as a whole.
3. Exploring new teaching techniques as alternatives to better accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.

Speech Language Pathologist (2022-2023 School Year)

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Position Summary:
The Speech Language Pathologist performs professional work assessing and delivering instructional and clinical services to individual and small groups of students with speech and language impairments, and related work as apparent or assigned.

Qualifications:
Master’s degree in speech language pathology, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience; Minnesota licensure in speech language pathology; Certificate of Clinical Competency preferred.

Superintendent

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ABOUT THE COMMUNITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT:

The Verndale Public Schools’ main office is located in Verndale, Minnesota. The school district has an approximate enrollment of 560 pre-kindergarten through grade twelve students.

School District Website: https://www.verndaleschool.org/home

City Website:   https://cityofverndale.weebly.com/

LEADERSHIP PROFILE: The Verndale School Board seeks a superintendent who:

  • Is visible and accessible to the School Board, staff, students, parents, and community
  • Is a “people person” with proven abilities in human relations and communications
  • Acts with honesty and in an ethical manner with all stakeholder groups across the district
  • Effectively mediates and accommodates different perspectives; values teamwork
  • Works cooperatively with the School Board; provides options and recommendations

Previous superintendent experience preferred, but not required.

SALARY/CONTRACT:  A regionally-competitive compensation package will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications. The contract length is negotiable as provided in Minnesota statute.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  April 10, 2022

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  MSBA uses an online application process. Applicants begin the application process at mnmsba.myrevelus.com. To be considered for this position, an applicant’s completed file must be received by the MSBA office by 11:59 p.m. on April 10, 2022, and must include the completed online application and the following uploaded documents: a cover letter indicating a desire to be a candidate for the “Verndale Public Schools Superintendent;” legal proof or other evidence (i.e. certificate/license) showing the candidate’s qualification to be a superintendent in the state of Minnesota; and a set of up-to-date credentials, which includes a current resume, at least three letters of recommendation, and a copy of the candidate’s official transcript(s) (upon hire, originals must be submitted to the school district).

Please contact with any questions:  Barb Dorn, MSBA Director of Leadership Development and Executive Search, [email protected] or 507-508-5501.

The Minnesota School Boards Association is an equal opportunity search agency.

Special Education Teacher (High School)

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The Human Resources Department is accepting online applications for the position of Special Education Teacher at our High School for the 2022-23 school year.  We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.  Salary placement is based on education and experience as indicated in Teachers’ Collectively Bargained Agreement.

Job Summary
Provide specialized instruction, modifications and accommodations to students with disabilities.  Follow all due process requirements under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act and Every School Succeeds Act. Work collaboratively with building staff.  Provide direction to Paraprofessionals on day-to-day activities for student achievement.  Participate in IEP meetings and facilitate communication between staff and families if necessary.

Job Functions

Provide assistance and leadership in completing Functional Behavior Assessments as determined by the IEP team.
Consult with other educators, staff and parents in developing specialized educational programs for students.
Consult with other educators, staff and parents in the management and data collection around results of specialized programs.
Assist in making changes and adjustments to instructional techniques and accommodations and modifications for students.
Participate with families at school conferences and IEP meetings with parents when needed.
Communicate with appropriate teachers and other district staff personnel as necessary on educational matters.
Promote family attendance and involvement in school conferences and events.
Provide education to families as requested by the principal, teacher, or district staff.
Promote full consideration of individual needs of learners with disabilities in the academic environment.
Deliver the district’s written, taught and assessed curriculum.
Adhere to all district policies and procedures.
Support the district’s mission, vision and values.
Maintain knowledge and skills within IB program changes and updates.
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.

Director of Instructional Technology

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Summary/Primary Objective of Position:
Provide visionary leadership in the integration of technology within the instructional program by designing, developing, implementing, supervising and coordinating programs to promote the use of technology to enhance learning in all content areas for students and teachers.

Job Responsibilities:

  1. Provide leadership and be accountable for District-wide instructional technology projects and implementations related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
  2. Promote and coordinate professional learning experiences embedded in the regular school day, as well as before and after school, and during the summer. Be accountable for related professional learning district-wide.
  3. Direct and oversee, in collaboration with principals, teacher leaders who support instructional technology integration.
  4. Establish, communicate and align direction to District vision and goals and monitor both the district-wide and individual school building’s goals for the ongoing use of media and technology within the curriculum to enhance student achievement.
  5. Lead identification, integration, and evaluation of instructional technology tools and resources related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
  6. Ensure that the District Education Technology Standards and digital health and wellness plans are current and executed with students, teachers, and administrators by overseeing learning work, guidance, support and assessment.
  7. Serve as a member of the District’s administrative team and actively participate in the development, implementation, and achievement of District goals.
  8. Coordinate the operation of the Media Specialists, including establishing accountability, tech standards, alignment of instructional scope and sequence, and delivery and management of media services and media centers.
  9. Develop and complete mutual commitments tied directly to District goals
  10.  Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.