East Central

Special Services Supervisor

Position Purpose:
The Special Services Supervisor position will be responsible for developing, directing, and providing ongoing leadership, coordination, and oversight of special services programming within established policies and directives of the education district and assigned member district(s), as well as any federal or state applicable laws. In consultation with the Director of Special Education and/or Executive Director, the position provides technical assistance on legal and regulatory compliance in areas of special education, Section 504, and Alternative Delivery of Specialized Instructional Services (ADSIS). In addition, the position provides support in the implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework.

Position Location: This position will be serving Rush City and Pine City Public Schools.

Essential Duties:

• Professional Learning
  • Engage in professional learning aligned with SCRED goals and district-specific needs to inform SCRED professional learning opportunities provided to members
  • Develop 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 topics, including due process, special education programming, section 504, and MTSS implementation
  • Facilitate department meetings in each member district building to promote ongoing professional learning and provide critical updates
  • Create resources and reference materials to enhance professional learning and/or provide guidance to member district staff
  • Facilitate or participate in assigned stakeholder meetings, work groups, and networking opportunities
• Collaboration & Consultation
  • Provide technical assistance on legal and regulatory compliance in the areas of special education, Section 504, and MTSS
  • Collaborate with SCRED and member district staff to enhance special services programming
  • Consult with school teams regarding challenging student cases and parental disagreements
  • Facilitate conciliation meetings and coordinate alternative dispute resolution opportunities with the Minnesota Department of Education
  • Provide leadership to the Chisago or Pine County Interagency Collaborative at the committee level
• Administrative Processes
  • Manage the Local Collaborative Time Study (LCTS) procedures for Chisago or Pine County Interagency Collaborative
  • Assist in the implementation of procedures related to child find and child count under the direction of the Director of Special Education
  • Facilitate the data collection for the Special Education Data Reporting Application (SEDRA) for assigned SCRED districts
  • Provide leadership in the completion of the special education compliance monitoring processes for both SCRED and Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) under the direction of the Director of Special Education
  • Respond to complaints and due process hearing requests filed with MDE in collaboration with Director of Special Education
  • Request out of field permissions, discretionary variances, and tiered licenses for staff when necessary with the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB)
  • Facilitate the completion of the Alternative Delivery of Specialized Instruction Services (ADSIS) application and data reporting requirements
  • Formulate recommendations regarding special services staffing, supplies/equipment, transportation, outside evaluations, etc. for district(s) of assignment and SCRED programs
  • Assist member district administrators with special services staffing (e.g., allocations, hiring, onboarding)
  • Oversee the special education procurement process in district(s) of assignment
• System-Level Coordination
  • Develop, direct, and provide ongoing leadership, coordination, and oversight of special services programming within district(s) of assignment
  • Oversee SCRED student programs located in district(s) of assignment in collaboration with Director of Special Education and assigned host-district administrator
  • Support the implementation of MTSS within district(s) of assignment to meet the needs of all students
  • Ensure the implementation of Extended School Year (ESY) programs in collaboration with principals and Director of Special Education
  • Participate in district administrative team meetings, as requested
  • Assist with evaluating special services programming and student outcomes as part of a continuous improvement process
• Business Functions
  • Recruit, select, supervise, and evaluate the performance of designated education district positions
  • Assist in the development and implementation of the education district’s strategic action plan
  • Communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders including board members, administrators, teachers, paraprofessional, students, parents, community members, and other educational partners
  • Develop and revise special education guidelines and administrative procedures and policies in collaboration with Director of Special Education and/or Executive Director
• Other Duties
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Academic Services Coordinator

Position Purpose:
The Academic Services Coordinator position assists SCRED member districts in implementing a continuum of academic support for all students within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). 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. This position provides targeted support to member districts with regard to academics, including literacy and math.

Location: This position will be primarily serving Rush City, Pine City, Hinckley-Finlayson, and East Central Public Schools.

Essential Duties:

• Collaboration & Consultation
  • Collaborate with district, building, and/or grade level teams to review the effectiveness of instruction and foster continuous improvement using student outcome data
  • Provide on-site coaching and support for the implementation of evidence-based Academic practices across all prevention levels within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework
  • Guide staff in the creation of special education evaluation plans that equip teams to identify students who have Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) and their educational needs
  • Support staff in the development of IEPs that are designed to meet the unique literacy and math needs of students with SLD
  • Consult with general and special education staff regarding students who are not responding to instruction and/or 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
  • Collaborate with IEP teams to develop effective programs for students with significant and unique literacy and math needs
  • Provide guidance to member districts around state academic requirements
• Professional Learning
  • Engage in professional learning opportunities aligned with identified goals/needs to inform professional learning opportunities related to academic programming
  • Develop professional learning plans in collaboration with the SCRED Services Coordination Team to ensure alignment with identified goals/needs and messaging across districts and service areas
  • Develop the professional learning plan and budget for the Academic Services and Outcomes service areas in collaboration with Academic Services Team
  • Facilitate professional learning using effective adult learning strategies on a variety of academic topics, including the implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), assessment, instruction, inclusion, accessibility, and program evaluation
  • Provide on-site coaching and support to enhance implementation of best practices in academic instruction
• Coordination of Service Delivery
  • Provide implementation assistance to member districts in regard to MTSS (e.g., data facilitators, problem-solving teams, grade/department level teams, case managers, school psychologists, administrators)
  • Facilitate the implementation of best practices in academic 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 academic-related needs that can be shared across districts
  • Support teams in planning for transitions of students with literacy and math needs between buildings (i.e., from elementary to secondary)
  • Participate and/or facilitate SCRED internal meetings and workgroups as assigned
  • Facilitate stakeholder (e.g., superintendents, principals, curriculum directors, GOM coordinators) involvement and decision-making for database systems and screening/progress monitoring assessments
  • Coordinate the use of database systems for effective MTSS implementation
  • Support districts in meeting child find requirements related to the implementation of Scientific Research-Based Interventions
  • Provide work direction to the Outcomes Coordinator and the administrative assistant supporting the Academic Services Team

Other Duties as Assigned

• Perform other duties as assigned

Student Support Provider
**$5,000 signing bonus provided**

Position Location: Pine City Elementary School

Position Purpose:
The Student Support Provider position brings unique knowledge and skills to the school system and the student services team. Student Support Providers 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, and administrators as well as provide individual and group counseling/therapy.  Student Support Providers 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. Student Support Providers 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:

• 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
  • Support collaboration 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
• Crisis Response Services
  • Facilitate crisis response procedures and participate in the school’s crisis team at the discretion of the building principal
  • Staff and support the Reset Room for general education students
  • 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
• 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
• Other Duties as Assigned
  • Perform other duties as assigned