JOB GOAL: To perform all necessary psychological services to the students as identified as essential functions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Psychoeducational Assessment: * Conduct individual student assessments which may include the areas of intelligence, academic achievement, perceptual skills, social/emotional development and social/adaptive skills. * Prepare written psychoeducational reports. * Use assessment data to help develop educational programs for students. Student Support Team Participation: * Participate on student support teams to develop and evaluate pre-referral interventions. * Assist with implementation of interventions when appropriate. * Maintain appropriate documentation of school efforts and follow-up if unsuccessful. Consultation: * Consult with teachers and administrators regarding student behavior, social concerns, and academic achievement in order to develop strategies to meet the student’s educational needs. * Consult with parents to assist them in understanding child development and to develop strategies to address their concerns. * Assist regular and special education teachers with classroom academic and behavior management plans. * Identify appropriate outside resources for parents and teachers. * Provide relevant staff development and parent training. Student Services Team Collaboration: * Collaborate with Student Services Team members to develop and implement student programs. * Assist in the organization and evaluation of the Student Services Team as implemented at the building and District levels. Student Interventions: * Provide brief student interventions to improve social/emotional development, alleviate situational stressors and assist with academic difficulties. * Conduct screenings to determine if other interventions may be appropriate. * Intervene with students and consult with parents, staff, and other outside agencies when students evidence suicidal ideation, gesturing or attempts. * Collaborate with other Student Service Team members and building administrators relative to student issues of abuse/harassment. Due Process Coordination (IDEA, 504 and Child Study): * Maintain knowledge of current law and practice relative to special education/504 due process procedures. * Assure compliance with due process procedures from referral through placement. * Chair IEP/Child Study meetings and complete IEP/Child Study report and other associated paperwork. * Provide inservice to staff addressing current due process requirements and practices. General Duties: * Communicating professionally and respectfully with students, staff, parents, and community members, using oral, written, and electronic means. * Attending work regularly. * Performing other duties as assigned.
Metro
Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) is seeking applicants for the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director is the chief operating officer of the MSHSL and is responsible for providing strong leadership in developing and enforcing policies, procedures, and practices that maintain and improve the quality of interscholastic athletic and activity programs and services for the MSHSL member schools. Responsibilities: *Be present for extended periods of time and represent the MSHSL at state tournaments and other League-sponsored activities *Provide leadership for the general administration and promotion of the education-based athletic and fine arts activities of the MSHSL *Serve as the Chief Administrative Officer to the MSHSL Board of Directors *Be the final decision-maker for all issues affecting the MSHSL including eligibility, protests, bylaws, rules and policies as identified in the Constitution and Bylaws of the MSHSL *Serve as the liaison to the MSBA, MASA, MASSP, NFHS, State Legislature and other related organizations *Oversee the budget and related financial affairs of the MSHSL *Develop and maintain an effective system of communicating the mission of the MSHSL to stakeholders and others *Negotiate and execute contracts on behalf of the MSHSL *Work directly with the MSHSL Legal Counsel and the Legislative Liaison *Develop and maintain quality corporate partnerships *Represent the MSHSL in all legal, legislative, and member school matters *Possess documented administrative and management skills *Respond to all media requests on behalf of the MSHSL
Executive Director of Technology (Chief Technology Officer)
To inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning by serving as a member of the collaborative and integrated executive leadership team which plans, directs, and coordinates action to achieve the mission and strategic goals. The Executive Director of Technology is responsible for setting vision in alignment with the district’s strategic plan, providing leadership, and leading continuous improvement of technology services to ensure that the division plays a strategic partnership role in accomplishing the mission of the organization. The Executive Director of Technology has primary responsibility for the direction of the district’s technology and information systems vision, strategies, resources and infrastructure to support operational and instructional goals. The Executive Director of Technology provides leadership for the Instructional & Information Technology Team and is responsible to: align technology related decisions with the district’s strategic plan; lead implementation of digital learning priority initiatives; manage enterprise technology systems; manage technological infrastructure; manage instructional systems; manage information systems; and manage technology support services. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Leadership and Vision: Collaborate with executive leadership team, school board members, system leaders, partners, and other stakeholders to build a shared vision for meaningful and effective uses of technology and to develop and implement strategies to accomplish that vision and meet district goals. Ensure a comprehensive, effective and efficient technology program that serves the operational needs and strategic direction of the district. Instructional Focus and Professional Development: Coordinate ongoing, purposeful professional development for all staff using technologies; ensure a sufficient budget through implementation and assessment process of emerging technologies. Collaborate with teaching and learning staff to maintain a comprehensive adult development and technology support program that serves the instructional needs and strategic direction of the district. Convene and support cross-functional teams in order to optimize engagement in decision-making, technology support, professional development, and other aspects of the district’s technology plan. Build relationships with all stakeholders to assess interest, determine goals, and measure stakeholder satisfaction. Technology and Support Resources: Direct and coordinate implementation of all tasks central to technical, infrastructure, standards, and integration of technology for all facets of district operations. Ensure a high value of investment in operational technology that supports effective and efficient operations while providing tools that support decision-making and learning. Use technology to improve communication, overseeing network infrastructure to ensure functionality and security of e-mail, school and district websites, voice mail systems, and other forms of communication. Lead budget development, which guides purchasing decisions, related to technology. Collaborate to establish systems and tools for data mining and reporting data in meaningful ways to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
Teacher 1st Grade- One Year Assignment
Description: 1st Grade Teacher at Sun Path Elementary. 1-year assignment for the 17/18 school year only. Job Summary: Duties related to planning and instruction for a 1st Grade classroom.
Human Resources Generalist
Shakopee Public Schools is seeking a Human Resources Generalist (full-time, year round) who is committed to the HR profession and wants to build her/his HR skill set. You will work with a great team with an outstanding employer. If you have a passion for HR, are mission driven, and want to learn as much as you can about every aspect of HR, this is the job for you. Salary based on experience and education $50,000.00 – $60,000.00/yr. Job Summary: Provides general human resources services to designated employee groups within the School District. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Staffing, Recruitment and Selection *Attract and retain quality employees of diverse backgrounds. *Responsible for coordinating the screening, hiring and on boarding process for new employees. Personnel Transactions/Data Entry/Audits *Record and track wage, step, and pay changes as well as promotions, job transfers, hiring, terminations. Organizational effectiveness and internal consulting *Establish meaningful partnerships with internal customers to improve the effectiveness of the organization through related projects and initiatives. *Confer with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures. *Consult with supervisors on performance management. *Main contact between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems. Compensation, Classification and Job Evaluation *Develop job specifications for district positions. *Coordinate the district job evaluation process. Human Resources record management *Establish and maintain all employee records. *Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork. Labor Relations *Collaborate with bargaining groups on contract administration issues. *Contribute as a member of the negotiations team. Provide excellent customer service to employees, supervisors and the public. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Human Resources.
Language Arts Teacher
Full Time Long Term Substitute Language Arts Teacher for Mahtomedi High School from 9/5/2017 – 12/1/2017