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Social Emotional Learning Services Coordinator

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The St. Croix River Education District (SCRED) is committed to maximizing student outcomes for all learners through the use of data-based decision making, meaningful collaboration, and implementation of innovative, evidence-based practices.  We are seeking highly motivated and skilled candidates for a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Services Coordinator position beginning the 2020-21 school year.

The SEL Services Coordinator will support our member districts in the implementation of schoolwide SEL by engaging in the following primary activities:

  • Coordinate an internal SEL leadership team tasked with designing and implementing SEL technical assistance to member districts
  • Facilitate district SEL leadership team meetings using the Guide to Schoolwide SEL from the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)
  • Assist teams in conducting SEL needs assessments to inform action planning
  • Provide or coordinate SEL technical assistance across the prevention levels (tiers), including special education
  • Develop and facilitate professional learning related to SEL (e.g., the importance, evidence- based practices, how to integrate SEL into the classroom) using effective adult learning strategies
  • Create and/or share resources with teams to assist in SEL implementation
  • Identify promising SEL practices within and across our districts and facilitate ways to highlight and share these practices
  • Manage communication with stakeholders regarding SEL implementation guidance and support
  • Work collaboratively with our Social Behavior, Instructional Services and Early Childhood teams to integrate SEL into a cohesive Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS) framewor
  • Assist districts in selecting methods to assess SEL; use data from SEL measures or other related sources to improve social-emotional programming
  • Monitor SEL implementation progress and report to key stakeholders
  • Work collaboratively with partner agencies to enhance the SEL programming available to our students

This position requires a high level of collaboration and creative problem-solving with both SCRED and member district staff, in particular other service coordinators, school psychologists, building administrators, interventionists, school social workers, school counselors, special services supervisors, and other staff as determined appropriate by district administration.

Facilities/Accounts Payable Manager

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This is a full-time position, 260 days per year.  The ideal candidate for this position will have the ability to maintain financial and personnel processes for the district including purchasing, collation, inventory, and financial disbursement in accordance with State requirements, as well as report to the State of Minnesota and other entities as required.  Duties include purchase coordination; process accounts payable; maintain buildings, grounds and equipment; supervise custodial staff; and coordinate facilities projects.

Early Childhood Services Coordinator

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The St. Croix River Education District is committed to maximizing student outcomes for all learners through the use of data-based decision making, meaningful collaboration, and implementation of innovative, evidence-based practices.  We are seeking highly motivated and skilled candidates for an Early Childhood Services Coordinator position beginning the 2020-21 school year. This position will primarily support the Chisago Lakes School District and North Branch Area Public Schools.

The Early Childhood Services Coordinator provides support to SCRED member district Early Childhood teachers, by engaging in the following primary activities:

  • Provide technical assistance on legal and regulatory compliance Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) service delivery and due process requirements
  • Assist districts in designing or refining a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework through the use of evidence-based instructional practices
  • Provide coaching for Reading Corps and the Pyramid Model in participating districts
  • Develop and facilitate professional learning opportunities for member district staff using effective adult learning strategies
  • Provide consultation for individual students as well as programmatic enhancements
  • Support individual teachers and building level teams with the use of data-based decision making practices using Teaching Strategies Gold assessment data
  • Conduct birth through five screenings in response to Help Me Grow referrals and share pertinent screening information with school-based team
  • Promote the implementation of best practice in Early Childhood Screening within member districts
  • Assist in the interdisciplinary assessment of children with disabilities aged birth to six who are not responding to special education services
  • Facilitate interagency collaboration through existing coordination opportunities (e.g., regional IEIC, Chisago and Pine County Early Childhood Committees)
  • This position requires a high level of collaboration and problem-solving with other service coordinator areas as well as school psychologists, program administrators/coordinators, and special services supervisors.

Paraprofessional – Special Education

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This is a full-time position at CE Jacobson Elementary.  The ideal candidate will facilitate student growth by assisting in the management of behavior and social interactions. The skills necessary include confidentiality, patience, good communication/interpersonal skills, flexibility, and teamwork.  The position is available immediately and will be open until filled.

Principal K-8

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Principal K-8 STRIDE Academy beginning in the 2020-2021 school year

STRIDE Academy is a tuition free public charter school located in St. Cloud, Minnesota.  STRIDE is open to all students. We are hiring a K-8 Principal to begin the 2020-2021 school year!

 

 

Our Vision and Mission

STRIDE is a public charter school that is highly regarded for its approach to the whole child, its academic excellence, and for its contribution in actively serving and improving the community.  We value effective community collaboration, an increased feeling of physical, social, and emotional well-being among our students. Our staff is committed to positive and culturally responsive practices that increase school connectedness. We aim to teach students effective critical thinking skills, in addition to compassionate responses, and high emotional intelligence in order to foster successful leaders of today and of the future.

 

The Principal’s Duties and Responsibilities will be to:

Hire and retain exceptional teachers and staff.

Evaluate teachers in the areas of purposeful lesson planning, engaging instruction, and effective student management with an equity and growth mindset

Lead curriculum design efforts and ensure appropriate scope and sequence

Analyze and evaluate measures of a variety of student assessments and overall academic school progress

Ensure positive student climate and discipline

Maintain accurate files & documentation and follow consistent policies/procedures for regular and special education

Monitor and meet state and federal reporting and compliance requirements as required by law

Collaborate with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors to ensure that operations, practices, and expectations align with the schools mission and vision

Other duties include, but are not limited to, creating class schedules, providing leadership for school wide committees and programs, plan staff development, facilitate school-wide events, and oversee school safety and school culture

 

Qualifications and Skills

Promote the mission, vision, and values of STRIDE Academy

 

Have or be in the process of obtaining a Minnesota Principal’s License (k-12)

 

Have experience observing and coaching teachers and working with elementary and middle level students

Be familiar with Personalized and Social Emotional Learning

Demonstrate strong and efficient planning, organizational, and communication skills

Manage personnel in a manner that is motivational, ethical, and legal

Manage the school’s Federal Title Programs

Be confident, collaborative and decisive when problem-solving while maintaining a focus on student success

Show a capacity for being a supportive, reflective, responsible, and enthusiastic leader

Possess a commitment to promote and support a broad and diverse educational community

Communicate clearly and effectively with staff, parents, students, and all stakeholders

Understand the purpose and use of assessments and its role in informing curriculum and instruction decisions.

 

Benefits

STRIDE offers a regionally competitive salary, health, life and dental insurance, holidays and paid time off, voluntary 403b retirement option.

 

If you wish to be considered for this great opportunity to lead STRIDE Academy, please email your cover letter, resume, a copy of your academic transcripts and three (3) letters of reference to: [email protected]

Deadline 2-18-2020

STRIDE Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, or veteran status.

Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

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Meeker & Wright Special Education Cooperative #0938
Position Title: Teacher for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 1.0 FTE, Long Term Substitute
Assignment Location: Delano, Howard Lake, Waverly, Winsted, and Rockford school district areas
Hours per Day: 8
Schedule: Approximately 12 weeks (September-November 2024)
Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2024
Salary: Competitive salary based on education and experience

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Teacher for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, evaluates the educational needs of assigned students and in some cases, families; provides and evaluates appropriate instructional interventions and curriculum; monitors, documents and reports student progress; and provides parent support services. The Teacher for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing will travel between districts, work as a team member for evaluations and services. The Teacher for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing will travel between districts, work as a team member for evaluations and services.

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.

HOW TO APPLY: 
Meeker and Wright Special Ed Coop #938 utilizes an online application system. Please visit the site to apply:  https://www.applitrack.com/mawseco/OnlineApp/ 
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. If you have questions or concerns regarding the application process, please contact Elizabeth Sullivan (612) 417-6491 or email at: [email protected]

POSITION QUESTIONS: 
Contact Melissa Hanson, Executive Director of Special Education, phone (320) 543-1122  or email at: [email protected]

MAWSECO is an equal opportunity employer