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Low Incidence Services Coordinator

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Districts of Assignment: Chisago Lakes, Rush City, and Pine City

Position Purpose:
The Low Incidence Services Coordination position assists SCRED member districts in implementing a continuum of supports for students with low incidence disabilities.  Low incidence disabilities include: Moderate to Severe Autism, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Blind or Visually Impaired, Deaf-Blind, Physically Impaired, Other Health Disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injury, Developmental Cognitive Disabilities, and Severely Multiply Impaired.

This position provides collaboration and consultation on specific student cases and overall programming, creates and facilitates high-quality professional learning opportunities for member district staff, and assists in the coordination of service delivery to ensure students are receiving effective instruction designed to meet their needs in their least restrictive environment.

Essential Duties:

  • Collaboration & Consultation
    • Provide on-site coaching and support for the implementation of evidence-based instructional practices within the tertiary prevention level of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework
    • Guide staff in the creation of special education evaluation plans that equip teams to identify infants, toddlers, and students who have low incidence disabilities and their educational needs
    • Support staff in the development of IFSPs and IEPs that are designed to meet the unique communicative and functional needs of students with low incidence disabilities
    • Consult with special education staff regarding students who are not responding to academic, behavioral, or functional skill interventions
    • Promote collaboration between general education and special education staff regarding accommodations and modifications that may help students to reach their IEP goals and access the general curriculum
    • Provide expertise as part of IFSP and  IEP teams for students with significant and unique low incidence-related needs
    • Collaborate and provide consultation services regarding assistive technology and accessibility, and secondary transition
  • Professional Learning
    • Engage in professional learning aligned with SCRED goals and district-specific needs to inform SCRED professional learning opportunities related to low incidence programming
    • Complete professional learning plans in collaboration with the SCRED Services Coordination Team to ensure alignment with SCRED goals and messaging across service areas
    • Facilitate professional learning using effective adult learning strategies on a variety of low incidence-related topics, including assessment, instruction, inclusion, accessibility, assistive technology, secondary transition, and program evaluation
    • Provide on-site coaching and support to enhance implementation of best practices in low incidence
  • Coordination of Service Delivery
    • Provide leadership, guidance, and work direction to the SCRED Low Incidence team on a regular basis to promote continuity of service, including meeting facilitation, coordination of joint tasks, problem solving for specific student cases or programming, and professional growth opportunities
    • Facilitate the implementation of best practices in low incidence-related assessment, instruction, inclusion, accessibility, and program evaluation
    • Assist in conducting needs assessments to support various resource allocation and/or programming decisions
    • Secure and disseminate resource materials and equipment for low incidence-related needs that can be shared across districts
    • Facilitate the distribution of Collaborative Planning funds for low incidence-related needs
    • Support teams in planning for transitions of students with low incidence disabilities between buildings (i.e., from elementary to secondary)
    • Participate and/or facilitate SCRED internal meetings and workgroups as assigned
    • Participate in the regional Development Cognitive Disability and Assistive Technology Communities of Practice
    • Assist administration in coordinating the activities of SCRED’s itinerant special education teachers and related service providers
    • Provide work direction to the administrative assistant supporting the low incidence services area
  • Other Duties as Assigned
    • Perform other duties as assigned

Adult Basic Education (ABE) Instructor (0.5 FTE)

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Adult Basic Education (ABE) Instructor (FTE: .5)
Locations: North Branch, Chisago Lakes and Online 

Position Purpose:
Adult Basic Education (ABE) Instructors are responsible to plan, implement, and assess curriculum for ABE students. This includes, but is not limited to: General Educational Development (GED), English as a Second Language (ESL), US Citizenship, Adult Diploma, digital literacy, workplace skills, career and post-secondary planning, basic literacy and numeracy. Instructors will help monitor and improve student and program outcomes.

Essential Duties:

  • Curriculum and Instruction
    • Provide direct instruction in ABE content areas
    • Select and develop curricula which motivates and reflects the goals, needs, interests and expectations of the learner
    • Direct volunteers as needed
    • Facilitate volunteer literacy tutors/student matches
    • Establish and maintain an appropriate environment for adult learning
    • Demonstrate organizational skills for managing multi-level classrooms?
  • Advising, Mentoring, and Counseling
    • Create and update individual learner plans and goals based on knowledge of adult student characteristics
    • Provide intake, evaluation, referral, placement and support for adult learners who contact the program
    • Design and implement a program that promotes student retention and goal attainment
  • Program Promotion
    • Seek out opportunities to promote the program
    • Participate in existing program promotion activities
    • Act as a representative of the program in the community
  • Data Management and Accountability
    • Maintain all registration and attendance data for ABE reporting requirements
    • Collect and monitor student data per MDE requirements
  • Professional Development
    • Attend district staff meetings and consortium meetings
    • Participate in regional and state in-service training
    • Complete all current/required state and district training
  • Other Duties
    • Perform other duties as assigned

Project SEEK Coordinator (.25 FTE)

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Project SEEK Coordinator
FTE: .25 (45 days)

Position Purpose:The Project SEEK Program Coordinator is responsible for providing SCRED-wide leadership and strategic focus in planning, promoting, coordinating, evaluating, and ensuring a sustainable summer enrichment program for our member districts. This position works collaboratively with the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) representatives and Project SEEK instructors to offer challenging, innovative, and exciting classes to high potential, talented, and/or creative students during the summer. In addition to coordinating the Project SEEK program, this position works with the GATE representatives to strengthen the school year programming available to students within the SCRED member districts.

Essential Duties:

  • Program Planning
    • Plan and facilitate GATE meetings on a regularly basis to promote networking and sharing of ideas/resources across districts not only for the Project SEEK program, but school year GATE programming as well
    • Seek out and assist in the development of innovative programming, including relevant grant opportunities
    • Coordinate a high-quality summer enrichment experience for students across the SCRED member districts
  • Program Outreach and Communication
    • Facilitate the creation of outreach, program promotion, and recruitment activities
    • Create and/or modify a program timeline on an annual basis and disseminate to Project SEEK representatives
    • Manage a SEEK website for program promotion and communication
    • Make requests to district SEEK representatives for SEEK students to be marked in Synergy
    • Create and distribute electronic class catalog and registration materials to potential students and caregivers
    • Provide information to registered students including class assignment and final program information
    • Facilitate communication with the Special Services team to plan for supports and services for students with disabilities and/or medical needs
    • Establish collaborative partnerships with key community organizations, businesses, and stakeholders to ensure program viability and enhancement
    • Create and present reports to the Superintendents’ Operating Committee, GATE advisory group, and other stakeholder groups as requested
  • Resource Management
    • Develop a program budget and maintain records for program expenditures
    • Determine dates, location, and registration fees for program on an annual basis
    • Implement an application process for Project SEEK instructors, including recruitment of Project SEEK instructors as needed
    • Facilitate the development of contracts for the Project SEEK instructors
    • Coordinate the purchasing of program supplies/materials
    • Collaborate with host district’s technology and custodial staff to address programming needs
    • Arrange student transportation to and from program with transportation company
    • Track student registration and participation for reporting purposes
    • Evaluate the effectiveness of the program on an annual basis
  • Program Implementation
    • Facilitate an orientation and training session for Project SEEK instructors
    • Monitor the implementation of Project SEEK programming in order to make adjustments or troubleshoot challenges that arise
    • Deliver Project SEEK instruction, when warranted by program needs

Part-Time Licensed School Nurse

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Summary/Objective
The licensed school nurse will work with member school districts to provide support focused on school-based health programs for PK-12. The role will include facilitation of nursing services, discerning needs of members, providing technical support and consultation, training, and coordinating with district teams within the region. This is a 10-month, 3-day/week, contracted position.

The licensed school nurse will also work in collaboration with the Resource Training & Solutions Health & Safety Team, Minnesota Department of Health, local public health, and regional healthcare systems.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  1. Provides leadership to school-based health service staff within the district
  2. Coordinates screening/testing efforts at the local level
  3. Collaborates with local healthcare systems, local public health, and the Minnesota Department of Health
  4. Communicates to teachers, administrators, and employers representing a variety of ages and backgrounds in a timely and effective manner
  5. Develops and cultivates relationships with current and prospective partners and other organizations
  6. Supports quality programming through effective communication, program monitoring, and evaluation
  7. Performs additional tasks and special projects on an as-needed basis
  8. Offers excellent customer service to our members, customers, partners, and staff
  9. Maintains licensure/certification; assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills current
  10. Other duties as assigned

Competencies

  1. Knowledge of state, local, and tribal public health systems
  2. Knowledge of the fundamentals, principles, and practices of nursing care procedures, methods, and techniques
  3. Knowledge of relevant public health laws, guidelines, and rules pertaining to student health care and nursing care services
  4. Knowledge of medical terminology, diseases, current healthcare issues, concerns, and trends
  5. Ability to demonstrate confidentiality
  6. Proficient in the use of Google Workspace (formerly G-Suite) applications
  7. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  8. Creative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  9. Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
  10. Ability to show initiative in resolving problems
  11. Ability to assume responsibility, be well organized, execute initiatives from directives and approved self-initiatives
  12. Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and collaboratively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
  13. Ability to conduct oneself in a professional and customer service-based manner at all times
  14. Proficiency in adapting to new software and digital tools

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) or a similar health-related field

Current MN Registered Nurse (RN) license

Public Health Nurse (PHN) certification preferred

Licensure as a school nurse (LSN) from the MN Board of Education preferred Valid MN Driver’s License

Environment & Physical Demands
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some office organization and event set-up/tear-down is required. This would require the ability to move and lift 30 lbs., stand for extended periods of time, and carry items a short distance as necessary.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a mid-August-mid-June, 3-days/week contracted position. Hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Most work will be on-site at one of our member districts within Pine County.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Math Teacher

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East Central High School is seeking a 1.0 FTE Math Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.

Salary and benefits per the teachers master agreement.

Elementary Regional Literacy Network Coach

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Summary/Objective

A Regional Literacy Network Coach is an MDE-funded service cooperative employee who serves as a member of the Statewide Regional Literacy Network and provides support for regional implementation of the READ Act.

To ensure consistent and sustained evidence-based literacy instruction for all students, MDE’s vision is to leverage multiple statewide providers. MDE aims to create a unified statewide ecosystem of support and collaboration across MDE, MSC, and CAREI to build the capacity within districts to manage and sustain local evidence-based literacy instruction with fidelity, resulting in improved literacy outcomes for every student across Minnesota.

The person hired as a Regional Literacy Coach will be committed to addressing historical and persistent inequities in opportunities and outcomes for students of color and students with disabilities, will be responsible for strengthening educator capacity to deliver evidence-based literacy practices in Tier 1 (core) instruction through the Regional Literacy Network (RLN) Coaching Model to move all students toward literacy grade level proficiency, and will understand MnMTSS as an equity-focused framework through which these inequities can be addressed.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Regional Literacy Network Team Responsibilities

  • Commitment to the Minnesota Department of Education’s (MDE) implementation of the READ Act with a focus on promoting proficiency in literacy for all students.
  • Build the capacity of educators to implement evidence-based structured literacy practices under the direction of MDE in partnership with CAREI.
    • Provide job-embedded professional learning and coaching to district literacy leads and/or coaches in evidence-based literacy practices.
    • Utilize change management strategies while supporting district lead and/or coaches to implement evidence-based literacy practices with their educators and students.
  • Collaborate with the Regional Literacy Network Lead to build processes and procedures for implementing the READ Act legislation with a primary focus on the RLN Literacy Coaching of evidence-based structured literacy practices.
    • Participate in the training and coaching support of the RLN Coaching model
    • Consult with principals, instructional leaders or literacy coaches, and teaching staff in schools and districts to analyze their needs and problem-solve for practical solutions.
    • Adhere to collective agreements for the designated professional learning approach, program resources, coaching tools, and language so that consistent approaches are disseminated to participating schools and districts.
    • Model and maintain effective communication and productive, positive, and professional interpersonal relationships.
  • Support organizational equity goals and employ strategies to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in all job responsibilities.

 Minnesota Service Cooperative (MSC) Responsibilities

  • Serve as a Regional Literacy Network Coach on the regional COMPASS team. Collaborate with colleagues to ensure support is provided across all areas related to literacy.
  • Collect and analyze regional knowledge and capacity data to identify support and coaching needs to build capacity for implementing evidence-based structured literacy practices within the region.
  • Based on data analysis, provide support and coaching to internal Service Cooperative staff to build capacity for implementing practices aligned with the READ Act.

 School Responsibilities

  • Support site-level coaching in PK-12 settings for implementation of evidence-based Structured Literacy practices.
  • Provide site-level support in classroom data collection and analysis to ensure data is being used effectively to inform instruction to support student growth and achievement across all tiers.
  • Provide site-level support in interventions and screening.
  • Effectively identify the needs of assigned sites to prioritize, schedule, and organize support so that every student achieves grade-level reading proficiency every year.
  • Provide appropriate literacy support to sites so there can be a cohesive, sustained, intensive, and classroom-focused approach that is rigorous, engaging, and relevant for each student.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

  1. Understanding of pedagogy and best practices within education
  2. Understanding of adult learning principles and group facilitation
  3. Understanding of Minnesota’s K-12 Academic Standards in English Language Arts and B-5 Early Childhood Indicators of Progress
  4. Knowledge of curriculum, Structured Literacy and evidence-based literacy practices, formative and summative assessments, and data-based decision-making
  5. Understanding of how the MnMTSS Framework serves as the overarching infrastructure within which evidence-based literacy practices are operationalized to maximize student outcomes
  6. Ability to function cooperatively and collaboratively with colleagues and educators
  7. Ability to reflect on and continuously improve professional practices
  8. Ability to adapt to and work with a variety of school contexts
  9. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  10. Creative analytical and problem-solving skills
  11. Effective written and verbal communication skills
  12. Ability to work effectively and efficiently across agencies and partnerships; individually and as a team member
  13. Ability to show initiative in resolving problems
  14. Ability to assume responsibility, be well organized, execute initiatives from directives and approved self-initiatives
  15. Ability to build open, honest, and trustworthy relationships with people of various personality styles and behaviors – internally and externally
  16. Ability to conduct oneself in a professional and customer service-based manner at all times
  17. Proficient in the use of office applications and online learning platforms

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in education, school psychology, or a related field

  • At least 5-7 years experience in elementary education
  • Successful completion (or near completion) of one of the three approved trainings: EC LETRS, LETRS K-3, OL&LA, and/or CAREIALL
  • Current teaching, administrative, or related field license (including SLP)
  • Minimum five years of teaching experience
  • Valid MN Driver’s License

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Master’s degree in related education field (school administration, curriculum and instruction, special education, etc.)
  • Certified Facilitator or Trainer in one of the three approved trainings: EC LETRS, LETRS K-3, OL & LA, and/or CAREIALL

Environment & Physical Demands

This job operates in a hybrid office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some office organization and event set-up/tear-down are required. This would require the ability to move and lift 30 lbs., stand for extended periods, and carry items a short distance as necessary.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, 260-day, grant-funded position. Hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but occasional events outside the typical work day, travel to the Minnesota Department of Education, and within the region are expected.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits, including TRA and a flexible work environment.