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English Language Learner Teacher

December 8, 2023 by St. Croix River Education District

English Language Learner Teacher

Position Purpose:
The English Language Learner (ELL) Teacher position identifies, screens, and assesses English Learners (ELs) to determine initial placement as well as ongoing learning needs.  This position coordinates service delivery within a continuum of support and provides school staff with consultation and collaboration to better serve the unique needs of ELs. The ELL Teacher communicates with parents, arranges for interpretation and translation services, and advocates for ELs. The ultimate goal of the ELL service is to increase ELs success in their mainstream classrooms.

Essential Duties:

  • Identification, Screening, and Evaluation
    • Coordinate with district registrars to identify potential ELs via the Home Language Questionnaire
    • Organize and administer WIDA ACCESS screening for initial placement
    • Organize and administer annual WIDA ACCESS test; coordinate with District Assessment Coordinators (DACs) and technology contacts in each district to develop schedule of testing across districts
    • Complete annual WIDA ACCESS test administration training and provide certificate of completion to each DAC
    • Request early WIDA ACCESS scores from DACs in May to make exit decisions
    • Provide classroom teachers and parents copies of individual student reports for WIDA ACCESS tests
  • Coordination of Service Delivery
    • Communicate with classroom and content teachers and determine appropriate times for service delivery
    • Coordinate interpreters and translations for school to home communications and conferences
    • Introduce students to regional career opportunities and cultural resources through an annual arts culture, and career-building field trip
    • Provide services across a continuum of supports in a variety of settings
    • Ensure that classroom and content teachers have the opportunity to improve teaching skills through participation in collaborative planning and ELL professional learning opportunities
    • Develop and maintain an ELL professional lending library of print and multimedia resources
  • Curriculum and Instruction
    • Ensure educational equity and access for English Learners (ELs) through high-quality, evidence-based language instruction
    • Develop standards-based curricula, particularly selecting lessons that match needs and interests of the students
    • Provide direct instruction to ELs in reading, writing, listening, and speaking
    • Plan literacy-based lessons that support vocabulary development, according to each EL’s needs and interests
    • Prepare instructional plans based on individual student need along a continuum of supports (e.g., push-in, pull-out)
    • Create a Language Instruction Educational Program (LIEP) Plan for each EL student being served
  • Consultation and Collaboration
    • Meet with teachers of ELs to present assessment results, provide recommendations for classroom instruction, accommodations and/or modifications, develop a plan for service delivery, and share LIEP plans
    • Consult on ELs who are not making adequate progress within the mainstream classroom
    • Advocate on behalf of ELs with administrators and teachers regarding cultural needs, curriculum and instruction, and social/emotional aspects for students learning in their second language and culture
  • Professional Learning
    • Engage in study of another language to gain first-hand experience with language acquisition
    • Participate in professional learning opportunities (e.g., Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Minnesota Teachers of English as a Second Language (MNTESOL), Minnesota Council on the Teaching of Languages and Cultures (MCTLC), The Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA))
    • Facilitate professional learning using effective adult learning strategies on a variety of EL-related topics for classroom and content teachers
    • Meet twice yearly with English as a Second Language (ESL), American Sign Language (ASL), and World language teachers and provide professional learning in second language acquisition
  • Other Duties as Assigned
    • Perform other duties as assigned

Paraprofessional, Journeys Program, MAWSECO -Howard Lake, MN *UP TO $2,500 HIRING INCENTIVE*

December 4, 2023 by Meeker/Wright Special Ed Coop

Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938
Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessional
Assignment Location: Journeys in Howard Lake, MN
Hours per Day: 7
Schedule: 179 day contract per school calendar
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Special Education Paraprofessional works with students assigned to the special education program or service, under the direction of the licensed staff and performs duties to support the program in general. This includes, but is not limited to providing data-driven instructional support, personal care and behavioral assistance to students with special needs. Depending on student needs, responsibilities and duties may involve assisting and guiding students daily living skills, implementing behavior plans and /or monitoring and enforcing appropriate skills in accordance with instructional lesson plans and student Individualized Education Plans (IEP).

POSITION QUESTIONS:
Contact Jill Sundblad, Assistant Director of Special Education Programs, by phone: 320-543-1122
ext. 2128 or by email: [email protected]

ABOUT JOURNEYS:
The Journeys program is located at the MAWSECO Education Center in Howard Lake and serves children with behavioral needs in grades K-4. It is a multi-district program and is managed by Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative. Journeys serves young students with behavioral needs that cannot be met within their home school district. Students receive academic classes, social, and life skills which are individualized to foster learning and successful interactions with peers and adults. Students are recommended for these services by their IEP team and with the approval of district administration. The students reintegrate, as appropriate, back to their home school as recommended by the IEP team.

ABOUT MAWSECO:
MAWSECO is an agency of seven-member school districts (Annandale, Dassel-Cokato, Delano, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, Litchfield, Maple Lake and Rockford) that have joined together to provide services in the area of special education. The mission of the Cooperative is to provide quality special education leadership, services, and support to its seven-member school districts’ staff, students and families as well as other agencies/districts that purchase its services. The MAWSECO central office is located in Howard Lake, MN which is west of the metro and south of St. Cloud.

Special Education Teacher, Trek Program, 1.0 FTE, MAWSECO-Howard Lake, MN *UP TO $5,000 HIRING INCENTIVE*

December 4, 2023 by Meeker/Wright Special Ed Coop

Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938
Position Title: Special Education Teacher, 1.0 FTE
Assignment Location: TREK Program in Howard Lake, MN
Hours per Day: 8.0
Schedule: 182 day contract per school calendar
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Special Education Teacher is responsible for assisting in assessing and identifying students with special needs according to Minnesota eligibility criteria. The Special Education Teacher plans for providing input, development and implementation of individualized education programs and instruction in academic and behavioral areas in collaboration with other educational professionals, parents and administrators. Depending upon assignment and license, Special Education Teachers provide specialized instruction in addressing student needs and learning.

ABOUT TREK:
TREK is a program designed for students who have been identified as having a severe communication or neurological disorders.  The target population for this program includes students who have been identified with Autism Spectrum Disorders or Developmental Cognitive Disorders and exhibit behavioral patterns which negatively affect the ability to interact with peers or adults in the regular school setting.  TREK provides program solutions to effectively create an environment of successful learners.

ABOUT MAWSECO:
MAWSECO is an agency of seven-member school districts (Annandale, Dassel-Cokato, Delano, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, Litchfield, Maple Lake and Rockford) that have joined together to provide services in the area of special education. The mission of the Cooperative is to provide quality special education leadership, services, and support to its seven-member school districts’ staff, students and families as well as other agencies/districts that purchase its services. The MAWSECO central office is located in Howard Lake, MN which is west of the metro and south of St. Cloud.

Contact Jill Sundblad, Assistant Director of Alternative Programs phone 320-543-1122
ext. 2128 or email at: [email protected]

MAWSECO is an equal opportunity employer

Paraprofessional, Village Ranch Alternative Program, Cokato, MN

December 4, 2023 by Meeker/Wright Special Ed Coop

Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938
Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessional – Meeker and Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938-52
Assignment Location: Village Ranch Alternative Program, Cokato, MN
Hours per Day: 7
Schedule: 179 day contract per school calendar
Anticipated Start Date: August 2024
Salary: Placement per the MSEA contract for Paras / COTAs, based on applicable experience

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Special Education Paraprofessional works with students assigned to the special education program or service, under the direction of the licensed staff and performs duties to support the program in general. This includes, but is not limited to providing data-driven instructional support, personal care and behavioral assistance to students with special needs. Depending on student needs, responsibilities and duties may involve assisting and guiding students daily living skills, implementing behavior plans and /or monitoring and enforcing appropriate skills in accordance with instructional lesson plans and student Individualized Education Plans (IEP).

ABOUT VILLAGE RANCH:
Village Ranch Alternative Program (VRAP) is located in Cokato, MN and is an educational facility on the grounds of the Village Ranch, Inc. group home. The educational program provides a flexible, safe environment in which students can experience educational success. Students attending VRAP range from 12-18 years of age and some have pre-identified disabilities in the area of Emotional Behavioral Disorders (EBD) or Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), or have other learning difficulties. VRAP’s goal is to transition students with academic, behavioral and/or emotional difficulties to successful integration into mainstream educational and/or work opportunities.

ABOUT MAWSECO:
MAWSECO is an agency of seven-member school districts (Annandale, Dassel-Cokato, Delano, Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, Litchfield, Maple Lake and Rockford) that have joined together to provide services in the area of special education. The mission of the Cooperative is to provide quality special education leadership, services, and support to its seven-member school districts’ staff, students and families as well as other agencies/districts that purchase its services. The MAWSECO central office is located in Howard Lake, MN which is west of the metro and south of St. Cloud.

POSITION QUESTIONS:
Contact Caren Heltne at (320) 286-2922 ext 1100 Cell: (612) 441-0651 or email at: [email protected]

HOW TO APPLY:
If you have questions or concerns regarding the application process, please contact Elizabeth Sullivan (612) 417-6491 or email at: [email protected]

Meeker and Wright Special Ed Coop #938 utilizes an online application system. Please visit the site to apply:  https://www.applitrack.com/mawseco/OnlineApp/

If you have questions or concerns regarding the application process, please contact Heidi Hennen (320) 543-1122 ext: 2105 or email at: [email protected]

LTS – HS Special Education Teacher

November 14, 2023 by Rush City Public Schools

Rush City High School has a full-time, long-term, substitute teacher position open to begin as soon as possible and tentatively end January 3, 2024. The substitute teacher would be solely responsible for delivering lessons in a special education setting: Functional Classes, Consumer Math, and Social Skills. Due process may be required based on experience.

This position is open until filled and applications will be processed as they are received.

 

Payroll Specialist

November 1, 2023 by Rush City Public Schools

Rush City Schools is seeking a full time, 12-month, Payroll Specialist. This position provides support and assistance to the Business Manager in the administration of the school districts payroll functions and related activities. Details of the primary duties are processing of payroll, data entries, payroll liabilities, and reporting. This position will assist with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, long term disability, TRA/PERA and 403(b) plans. The Payroll Specialist will serve as a resource for staff while ensuring payroll actions and activities follow all applicable policies, state and federal laws and labor agreements. Other duties of a similar nature may also be assigned.

Candidates must have excellent organization, written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to fulfill Rush City Schools mission statement. Salary is based upon experience and qualifications. Applications accepted until the position is filled.

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