Foley Public Schools is accepting applications for a 1.0 FTE position to be split between High School Dean of Students and Social Studies Teacher available beginning with the 2016-17 school year. Courses taught may vary depending on the strength of the instructor and department. Successful candidates for this position will: enjoy working in a team environment; have experience working with students, particularly at the high school level; possess a high level of writing, speaking, listening and conflict resolution skills; possess a valid MN teaching license or demonstrate the ability to obtain such. Preference may be given to candidates with experience teaching Economics. Preference may also be given to candidates possessing administrative license or interested in exploring the administrative side of education.
East Central
Special Education Teacher
1.0 FTE Three Positions, for the 2016-17 school year. MAWSECO is seeking motivated teachers to work in a challenging and data-driven environment using the latest research-based strategies and materials to work with students with communication and neurological disorders. MAWSECO programs enroll students from several districts and is multi-agency in nature.
School Psychologist
1.0 FTE Position (two positions) for the 2016-17 school year for Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative (MAWSECO). This position is responsible for, but not limited to, assessing student needs and will consult to implement programs to meet the educational needs of students in accordance with due process, existing programs, rules and policies, along with consulting with staff in planning intervention strategies.
Director of Special Education
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: *Directs the implementation of educational programs for students with disabilities across a four school district Special Education Cooperative, assuring that each student is provided a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment *Responds to issues related to parent(s) concerns with special education identification, services, or programming *Provides leadership for Minnesota Department of Education Monitoring and Compliance process. *Prepares and monitors the annual budget for the Special Education Cooperative *Oversees the implementation for the Third Party Billing process for each member district of the Special Education Cooperative *Recruits, hires, and supervises certified and non-certified special education staff *Provides support and guidance to the Assistant Director of Special Education and Special Education Coordinators to strengthen their leadership roles in providing guidance and support to staff, administrators, and parents. *Serves as an Ex-Official member for the Special Education Cooperative Governing Board
Behavior Anaylist
1.0 FTE Position, starting the 2016-17 school year Behavioral Analyst wanted to provide MAWSECO member districts and programs with staff development, interventions for students with social and emotional difficulties; consult with IEP teams regarding students with social and emotional difficulties, and developmental delays. Duties and Responsibilities: *Collaborates with MAWSECO Board Certified Behavior Analyst to develop standardized FBA packet to be used district-wide. *Consults with teachers, administrators, and parents to plan strategies to assist with behavior and learning difficulties to improve achievement and school engagement. *Observes students and classrooms and provides behavioral strategies and assessments as required. *Collaborates with community agencies, district counselors, nurses, social workers and evaluation specialists to obtain or provide services for students. *To provide training, professional development and oversight for department programs or research as deemed appropriate. *Teaches Paraprofessionals and other staff how to carry out strategies for students. *Performs other job-related duties as assigned The successful candidate should be capable of: *Conducting functional assessments in a variety of settings. *Develop behavioral plans and ABA programs to reduce problem behaviors and teach functional skills. *Supervise and train staff members and review performance. *Organize, analyze and report on and maintain data for all programming. *Conduct parent/teacher consultations regarding skill development and challenging behaviors. *Strong written and oral communication skills required to include presentations, trainings and building relations with key stakeholders.
Speech langusge Pathologist
Speech/Language Pathologist for Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative (MAWSECO) #938-52 1.0 FTE Full Time Position available for2016-17 School Year. Serving students for MAWSECO programs in Howard Lake and in the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted school district