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K-5 Special Education Teacher (2022-2023 School Year)

K-5 Special Education Teacher (2022-2023 School Year)

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Position Summary:
Special Education Teacher will serve as a student-centered educator who is a learner and warm demander for all learners.  Teacher will establish collaborative & impactful relationships with colleagues, families, and students.  Teacher will understand and model best instructional practices, complete all paperwork and due process for students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and advocate for every student.  Candidate must have a learner & inclusionary mindset and see that their presence has an impact with students and our school environment.

Qualifications:
Valid MN Special Education Teaching license; dual licensure in elementary education is preferred.  Ideal candidate will have a solid background in best practices, co-teaching, inclusion, and equity. Consistent and reliable attendance is required.  Bi-lingual skills in Spanish or Somali desired.

Administrative Assistant for Special Education

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Administrative Assistant

Position Type: SPED Admin Assistant

Report to: Personnel Team

Responsible to: EdVisions Cooperative

Date Posted: 2/21/22

Closing Date: Until filled

Necessary Skills:

. excellent communication skills
. ability to multi-task and prioritize
. experience managing systems
. creating procedures/systems
. experience using data bases, running reports, etc.
. ability to manage a lot of detail
. experience with use of typical business software (Adobe Pro, Microsoft Office) and meeting platforms

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain special education files

• Locate and obtain special education records for new students, organize and send special education records for exiting students

• Establish and maintain SPED Forms records & special education staff access

• Manage Weekly CST Agenda

• Attend Bi-Weekly CST

• Manage Due Dates (evaluations and IEPs)

• Manage all Due Process Steps

• Provide monthly special education MARSS status change documents to MARSS operator

• Manage the ordering process for all special education purchases; including: Ordering, receiving and tracking

• Establish and maintain Special Education Inventory

• Manage 3rd Party Billing system

• Manage Tuition Billing process and maintain appropriate records associated with resident agreements

• Manage test inventory and protocol inventory

• Manages required Restrictive Procedures documentation for quarterly oversight committee review

• Manages scheduling and assists with agendas/content for Parent Advisory and Restrictive Procedures Oversight Committee

• Other duties as assigned and/or deemed necessary to achieve the mission, goals, and vision of MN New Country School

Starting Pay – $18.00/hour

Full Time Position – 40 hours/week

Please submit your resume and letter of interest to: Nancy Pfarr – [email protected]

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.