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School Student Support Specialist

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School Student Support Specialist (i.e., School Social Worker, School Counselor, School Psychologist, Interventionist)

Position Location: Pine City Elementary

Position Purpose:
The School Social Worker position brings unique knowledge and skills to the school system and the student services team. School Social Workers are trained mental health professionals who can assist with mental health concerns, behavioral concerns, positive behavioral support, academic, and classroom support, consultation with teachers, parents, students, and administrators as well as provide individual and group counseling/therapy.  School social workers are instrumental in furthering the mission of the schools, which is to provide a setting for teaching, learning, and for the attainment of competence and confidence. School social workers are hired by school districts to enhance the district’s ability to meet its academic mission, especially where home, school, and community collaboration is the key to achieving student success.

Essential Duties:

  • Behavior Intervention, Support, and Crisis Response
    • Facilitate behavior and crisis response procedures and participate in the school’s crisis team at the discretion of the building principal
    • Provide consultation in crisis prevention and response
    • Complete student risk assessments when necessary
    • Assist in completing student threat assessment activities when necessary
    • Provide an immediate response to students, families, and school staff in crisis situations and determine when a referral to an outside agency is needed
  • MTSS Implementation
    • Promote and assist in effective and efficient school-wide implementation of an MTSS framework for both academics and social emotional learning, in partnership with building administrators and teams
    • Collaborate with the county, school district, and education district to implement a screening process to promote early intervention with students at-risk for mental health problems
    • Participate in the Student Assistance Team (SAT), Problem Solving Team (PST), Student Support Team (SST) and/or other data team meetings within the building(s) of assignment
    • Collect information to identify and analyze problems and develop, implement, and evaluate intervention plans
    • Provide consultation to parents and/or teachers regarding social emotional learning and/or academic difficulties, utilizing the SCRED 5-step problem-solving model: Problem Identification, Problem Analysis, Plan Development, Plan Implementation, and Plan Evaluation
    • Assist in conducting needs assessments to support various resource allocation and/or programming decisions
  • Social Emotional Learning Assessment and Services
    • Complete screenings to assist students, families and school staff in determining appropriate social emotional and/or mental health supports, both internally and through outside agencies
    • Support families in arranging for services from an outside agency and gather relevant school information to assist in evaluating the effects of treatment as requested
    • Provide direct Social Emotional Learning (SEL) services to individuals, small groups, classrooms, or school-wide, as requested
    • Provide direct counseling services to individuals or groups, as requested
    • Assist in the design and delivery of Extended School Year services for students on IEPs who have mental health needs
    • Provide SEL-related education and consultative services to school staff and families
    • Complete function-based behavior assessments (FBAs), when deemed appropriate by the Problem Solving Team or Student Support Team
    • Assist in the development of Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), in collaboration with staff to write Behavior Support Plans, and track BSPs data with integrity checks
    • Gather and organize data to assist teams in making manifestation determination, when needed
    • Plan and implement professional learning opportunities regarding SEL at SCRED and building(s)/district of assignment as requested
  • School Engagement
    • Assess students’ levels of engagement/withdrawal by monitoring risk factors such as attendance, tardiness, behavioral referrals, poor academic performance, and in-school or out-of-school suspensions
    • Respond on a regular basis to students’ educational needs according to their type and level of risk for disengagement from school
    • Provide regular feedback to students and families about their overall progress in school and in relation to specific risk factors

Hinckley-Finlayson High School – Dean of Students/ Behavioral Interventionist Teacher

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1.0 FTE Dean of Students/ Behavioral Interventionist Teacher
Hinckley-Finlayson High School for 2025-26Application materials will consist of a cover letter, resume, license, transcripts and 3 letters of recommendations. Application materials can be emailed to Julie Nelson, HR, at [email protected]. Only electronic submissions will be accepted.
Position will begin:  To be determined.
Job Description:
Hinckley-Finlayson High School is seeking a 1.0 Dean of Students/ Behavioral Interventionist Teacher for the 2025-26 school year. This position will work with Junior High students and teachers as a Dean of Students, facilitate utilization of evidence-based and positive behavior practices that help support students in the classroom and assist teachers through developing individualized interventions, implementing restorative justice practices, and providing support with corrective teaching.
Qualifications:
MN teaching license.
Institution Description:
Hinckley-Finlayson is a rural school district in east-central MN that celebrates learning! We offer students and families a wide range of tools to make their education successful. Our caring staff is dedicated, passionate and committed. We have made a promise to our students and families to be “The place where every student is known, valued and challenged to succeed” and everything we do, is done to fulfill that promise. Now offering robotics and engineering programs, as well as College in Schools (CIS), advanced World Language programs and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework to support our students’ educational growth. Hinckley-Finlayson staff members are experts at helping students with unique challenges develop to their fullest potential.
Job Functions:
Serve as a Dean of Students to our junior high student population (7-9).
Assist with IEP meetings.
Develop equitable systems by leading positive behavior programs and strategies for students in the classroom.
Develop interventions, functional behavior assessments and behavior plans for the purpose of providing a safe and effective educational environment for students with challenging behaviors.
Communicate with appropriate teachers and other district staff personnel as necessary on behavior matters.
Provide support to teachers and staff while building a positive school climate to meet the needs of a variety of students.
Cultivate and develop positive working relationships with students, staff, families and community members.
Actively participate in grade level team meetings and professional development.
Collect and maintain behavioral data.
Assist building principal and dean in handling minor behavioral issues, processing with students and working with parents.
Participate in a variety of meetings, workshops and committees for the purpose of supporting students in the MTSS process.
Adhere to district policies and procedures.
Demonstrate prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
Coordinate and facilitate lunch and after school detention.
Promote a positive behavioral support mindset with staff and students.
Other duties as assigned.

Salary based on the Master Agreement.

Elementary Teacher

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East Central School District is seeking an Elementary Teacher (1.0 FTE) for the 2025-2026 school year.

Salary and benefits per the teachers master agreement. Salary schedule range is $47,746 to $85,856 depending on college credits and years of service.

Special Education Integration Specialist, TOSA, 2025-2026 School Year

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Special Education Integration Specialist, TOSA , 2025-2026 School Year

Job ID: 6557
Position Type:

Special Education Teaching/District Wide

Date Posted:
6/25/2025

Location:
District Wide

Date Available:
07/01/2025

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Our mission is to equip all students with the knowledge and skills to empower them to achieve their dreams and full potential while becoming responsible citizens in a dynamic world.

Application Procedure: To be considered for this vacancy, applicant must complete the on-line application process and indicate interest in this specific job number. Candidates applying no later than July 11, 2025, will receive first consideration; position will remain open until filled.

Duty Days Per Year: 186 (prorated from start date)

Hours Per Day: 8

Type of Position: Full time

Salary: Per Teachers Work Agreement
$48,166 – $89,645 depending on licensure, education, and years of experience.

Supervisor: Deb Parson, Director of Student Services

Position Description: Under the direction of the Director of Student Services, the Special Education Integration Specialist is responsible for integrating new platforms and curricula related to special education in our schools. This includes researching and identifying the district’s special education curricula and platform needs, creating training materials, providing in-person training to staff, and coordinating with the IT department for problem-solving.

Qualifications:   Must hold a valid Minnesota Special Education Teacher License.
At least 3 years of Experience in Special Education teaching or related field is highly preferred.

Job Duties:

  • Oversee the secure transfer and retrieval of electronic student files, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and accuracy in record-keeping.
  • Act as the central support resource for all inquiries and troubleshooting related to Special Education (SPED) forms, addressing questions and providing solutions for staff.
  • Regularly revise and manage the content of Special Education manuals and online resources to reflect updated policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Create and document standardized processes for all tasks related to handling, submitting, and managing SPED forms, ensuring clarity and consistency across the department.
  • Facilitate workshops and training sessions to ensure that staff and educators are proficient in using SPED forms and fully understand procedural guidelines.
  • Administer the setup, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of software modules within the SPED forms system to ensure functionality and efficiency.
  • Work closely with the IT department to diagnose and troubleshoot data import issues, ensuring seamless integration of student information into SPED systems.
  • Generate, review, and manage administrative reports that track and summarize Special Education data, providing insights for department leadership.
  • Engage with the Foundations team to align Special Education services with broader educational initiatives, promoting collaboration and consistency.
  • Offer in-person and virtual support to case managers and building personnel, assisting with technical, procedural, or operational challenges.
  • Take on various other tasks as directed by supervisors, contributing to the team’s overall efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Job Description:  Special Education Integration Specialist, TOSA

Benefits offered for this position include:

  • Medical Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage or Family coverage
  • Dental Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage, Employee +1 coverage, or Family coverage
  • FSA Account- Flexible Spending Account
  • Long Term Disability Income Insurance
  • Life Insurance paid for by the district
  • TRA (Pension Plan): 7.75% employee contribution and 8.75% district contribution
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement Plan 403(b) or Roth IRA
  • Floating Holidays
  • Sick Leave includes ESST
  • Personal Paid Days
  • HSA- Health Savings Account with $117.00/month district contribution
  • HCSP- Health Care Savings Plan with MSRS (Minnesota State Retirement System) includes $117.00/month district contribution
  • Longevity Pay
  • Retirement/Severance Package with Medical & Dental benefits offerings

District Information: St. Francis Area Schools – ISD #15 is located in northern Anoka County and southern Isanti County. We are a 45 minute drive from Minneapolis and a great traffic-free drive from every direction. We are a rural/suburban district, covering 165 square miles. Our buildings include an early childhood family center, three elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and other non-traditional secondary programs. Our school district annually educates more than 4,100 students.

The policy of the school district is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.

Speech/Language Pathologist (SLP)

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Speech/Language Pathologist (SLP)
**$5,000 signing bonus provided**

Position Location: Rush City Public Schools and North Branch Area Public Schools

Position Purpose:
The Speech/Language Pathologist (SLP) provides early intervention services to school-aged children with disabilities. In collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, this SLP will partner with and be a resource to families to help produce the best possible developmental outcomes for their infants and toddlers in the most natural learning environment.

Essential Duties:

  • Identification, Screening and Evaluation
    • Assist in the completion of screenings
    • Complete multi-disciplinary team evaluations and assessments (as deemed appropriate by screening results, medical records, or evaluation team decision) to determine strengths and educational needs for each child
    • Synthesize assessment data and evaluation results to make eligibility determinations set forth by the state of Minnesota
  • Service Delivery
    • Provide direct and indirect speech/language services to school-aged chidlren as specified within each learner’s Individual Education Program (IEP) throughout the school year.
    • Prepare and maintain an efficient schedule for delivery of all early intervention responsibilities
    • Assure compliance with special education procedural requirements and due process timelines
    • Prepare individual program plans, periodic reviews and progress reports according to due process guidelines
    • Determine developmentally appropriate materials, assessment tools, and/or adapted equipment for use with students
    • Assist in ordering materials and diagnostic tools
    • Facilitate accommodations and modifications to materials, assistive technology, and the home environment
  • Curriculum and Instruction
    • Provide input on curriculum and instruction development, selection, and implementation as requested
    • Assist in the development and procurement of accessible materials, as needed
  • Consultation and Collaboration
    • Act an IEP case manager and/or and work cooperatively on IEP teams with special education personnel, families and other service providers
    • Work collaboratively with member districts to ensure smooth transitions into district programming
    • Identify community resources and assist families to access resources
  • Professional Learning
    • Actively participate in relevant committees, as well as other regional or state professional learning opportunities
    • Provide training and consultation regarding augmentative/alternative communication, articulation, language, voice, and fluency, as needed.
  • Other Duties
    • Performs other duties as assigned

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL, PreK-6- Willow River Area School

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ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL, PreK-6- Willow River Area School

Willow River Area School is seeking an Elementary Principal for the 2025-26 school year.  Willow River is located one hour South of Duluth and one and a half hours North of the Twin Cities along I-35. Our school focuses on setting high standards for student success in academics, athletics, community service and human development.  Willow River Area Elementary is a small rural school currently serving 250 pre-K through sixth grade students and employing over 30 employees.

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Elementary Principal is responsible for providing educational leadership within Willow River Area Elementary School in the areas of instructional programming, staffing, curriculum review and implementation, daily functions of the school, staff supervision; including teacher evaluation, student programming, creating a culture of shared leadership, and family/public engagement.

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Salary: $90,000- $95,000 based on experience.
Starting Date: 2025-26 School Year
Application Deadline: Open until filled, applications will be reviewed upon receipt