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Paraprofessional, Village Ranch Alternative Program, Cokato, MN

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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

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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

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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.

Custodian II – 2nd Shift

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Rush City Schools is in search of an evening custodian.

This position is 12 month, 8 hour per day, 40 hour per week, 2nd shift custodian.  Primary duties include mopping, sweeping, carpet extracting, vacuuming, dusting, washing walls, windows, painting, sanitary fixtures, set up/take down of evening events, and other duties as defined in job description.

Compensation follows Teamsters Local #320 bargaining agreement and includes an hourly shift differential. This position is open until filled.

 

 

 

Adult Basic Education (ABE) Instructor

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Adult Basic Education (ABE) Instructor

Location: Pine Technical and Community College (PTCC)

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

First Grade Teacher

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First Grade Teacher

We are currently seeking friendly, energetic, motivated candidates for a full-time First Grade Teacher position. This position requires teaching general education in all subject areas with a highly motivated team of first grade teachers! Qualifications require the appropriate MN Teaching Licensure or the ability to quickly renew. You may be a great fit if you have previous teaching experience in an early childhood setting through Grade 3 and/or a love for early childhood learning and creative programming for whole-child development.

Essential Position Functions:

  • Develop, plan for, and implement quality instruction for first grade students
  • Provide a safe, developmentally caring and comfortable environment for students
  • Effectively communicate with parents/caregivers, co-workers and supervisors
  • Attend LETRS staff development training and coursework throughout the school year as part of our school’s comprehensive LETRS initiative

The position is open until filled and applications will be reviewed as they are received.