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Learning Specialist

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Founded in 1858, Shattuck-St. Mary’s School (SSM) is an Episcopal, co-educational, college preparatory, independent boarding/day school serving 500 students in grades 6th-postgraduate from 37 states and over 30 countries. Set on a beautiful 250-acre campus south of Minneapolis/St. Paul in Minnesota, SSM offers a mix of traditional and progressive education. By cultivating creative and independent thinking, SSM fosters the transformation of its students to become citizens of integrity for an ever-changing world.

 

SSM is seeking a learning specialist in the Center for Academic Achievement, our support program for students with learning differences. The Learning Specialist provides direct tutorial services to students, facilitates accommodations and support for students with learning disabilities, and collaborates with families and other faculty to monitor progress of students. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a learning specialist, reading specialist, special education teacher, or other relevant position. In addition, we are seeking an individual with strong leadership skills who will work collaboratively with members of the faculty to encourage development and growth and who will be an active presence in our school community. More information about the specific duties and responsibilities of this role and the structure of the CAA will be provided during the interview process.

Shattuck St. Mary’s School is a boarding/day school and faculty members are expected to be involved with both co-curricular activities and standard residential life duties involved with a residential school setting.

Special Education ASD, EBD Teacher

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This position is for a special education teacher who is willing and able to serve all disabilities but especially those with ASD & EBD. This position will run a level three program, as well as, serve all other levels around behavior interventions and needs. They will also need to manage EA’s to ensure that they are carrying out IEP goals and requirements for students on their caseload. This person will also be required to work collaboratively with general education staff to support them in ensuring that students have full access to general edu. curriculum. This also requires the ability to collaborate with the special education team at Nisswa to ensure all students are being supported in the way that their disability requires.

Social Behavior Services Coordinator

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The St. Croix River Education District has an opening for a Social Behavior Services Coordinator beginning the 2 018-19
school year. A Social Behavior Services Coordinator functions as a Special Education Coordinator in the area of social behavior. This position will provide support to SCRED Member District teachers who work with students who have emotional and behavioral needs (i.e., functional behavior assessment, individual student consultation, program planning, professional learning).  In addition, the position will assist districts in setting up or refining school-wide positive behavioral supports within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework.  Primary assignment will be supporting the East Central, Hinckley-Finlayson, Pine City and Rush City School Districts.

Instructional Coach

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Skyview Middle School is looking for an instructional coach to support and coach teachers in the development of instructional practice.  The Instructional Coach will work closely with the building principal in creating individual professional development plans to support teachers.

Dean of Students (TOSA) – Middle School

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Description:

1.0 FTE  Dean of Students (TOSA) at East Middle School

Summary:

The primary responsibility of this job is to assist the Building Principal in the performance of various leadership responsibilities; works collaboratively to provide high quality educational programs for all students; assists in student behavior management: and supervises non-licensed staff within the building.

Major Areas of Accountability:

Instructional Leadership:

Assist in development and implementation of an effective staff development program

Assist with the development and implementation of the school improvement plan

Ensure the district’s curriculum standards are delivered effectively

Planning for Targeted Services

Student Management:

Understand and follow district policies as they relate to student discipline and communication

Lead the implementation of a school wide student management system

Supervision of building: halls, lunch room, etc.

Develop, implement, and evaluate student management programs and systems

Address transportation issues when needed

Understanding of special education and individual education plans to help manage behaviors

Monitors student attendance for all students and works with staff and county to implement attendance plans for individual student

Facilitate the implementation of the code of student conduct in accordance with school and system policy to ensure a safe and orderly learning environment

Accountability and Assessment:

Organize and coordinate school assessments
Train other staff on testing protocols
Assist in the disaggregation of the data to be used for future instruction
CommunicationsCommunication with stake holders in a timely manner
Communicates with staff, students, parents and community about concerns, activities and progress of the school.

School Safety:

Collaborate with administrative team to organize and evaluate drills and safety protocols
Ensure a safe learning environment consistent monitoring of safety protocols
Performs related work as assigned.

Critical Skills & Expertise:

Interpersonal Skills:

Position requires highly developed interpersonal skills

Physical Involvement:

Position requires occasional repetitive motions in using electronic equipment

Mental Involvement:

Position requires responding to multiple and sometimes simultaneous requests from building staff for assistance
Position requires handling multiple tasks
Position requires setting priorities
Position requires conflict resolution
Maintains confidentiality in handling information
Need for accuracy

Working Conditions:

Normal office conditions
Occasional offsite meetings

Supervision of Other Employees:

This position includes responsibility for assigning work, providing training, and reviewing work product for paraprofessionals, clerical staff, custodial staff, food service and volunteers

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

A current teacher’s license issued by the Minnesota Department of Education is required.
Enrollment in or completion of MN administrative licensure program is preferred.

Experience:

Extensive successful teaching experience
Successful prior supervisory experience in education preferred.

Special Knowledge or Skills:

Knowledge of district policies and procedures, student management and discipline.
Proficient in technology and demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to set priorities, handle multiple tasks, organize tasks, take direction from several sources, and give work direction.
Ability to be patient, flexible, and work with adolescents and families
Demonstrates an ability to think through multiple scenarios for a given situation and act accordingly, address and problem-solve complex issues, as well as learn from experiences.
Displays professionalism, self-confidence, assertiveness, and enthusiasm for working with others.
Equipment, Machines, Tools, Electronic Devices, Software:Ability to find resources to support the educational process

Job Outcomes:

Demonstrates awareness and acceptance of diversity within cultures, lifestyles, and values systems of others.
Projects a positive, cooperative and respectful attitude with community members, parents, staff, parents, students, and other employees.

Provides the best opportunity for every individual student to reach his/her maximum potential.
Provides a safe and effective learning environment.

Application Procedure:
Apply online at http://www.shakopee.k12.mn.us/ under posting number 3861. You must be a permanent employee of the district to use the internal application.  Substitutes are not considered internal candidates and must complete the full external application.

Selection Procedure:
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.  Those selected for interview will be contacted.