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Teacher: Special Education- Intellectual Disabilities (ID)

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LOCATION: North Hudson Elementary FTE: 1.0 QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Wisconsin DPI license commensurate with the specific teaching assignment. 2. Prefer experience as a teacher at the level and in the area of assignment. JOB GOAL: To enable the District to provide quality education for all students in the District; to provide special education services to help alleviate the specific educational areas of concern that prevent the student from experiencing school success. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Professional Skills – The teacher is expected to establish procedures of management to allow a maximum of learning and a minimum of disciplinary action by: 1. Provides direct specialized instruction to students with disabilities. 2. Planning and organizing effectively. 3. Demonstrating competency in his/her area. 4. Creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning. 5. Providing opportunities for individual differences. 6. Making provisions for individual differences. 7. Encouraging the development of independent work habits. 8. Using appropriate language for students to model. 9. Using varied and appropriate instructional techniques to accomplish predetermined instructional objectives. 10. Managing and participating in the IEP process (evaluation, IEP development and implementation, progress report and related paperwork). 11. Must communicate effectively and in a timely manner with all stakeholders using oral, written, and electronic means. 12. Must attend work regularly. Professional Relationships: The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with students by: 1. Encouraging respect for the rights, opinions, property, and contributions of others. 2. Being sensitive to factors which affect pupil achievement and behavior. 3. Being available for extra help. 4. Using methods of management that result in desired changes in behavior. 5. Communicating and maintaining a working relationship with parents. 6. Maintaining confidentiality with respect to students and their records. 7. Refraining from personal criticism of staff to students. 8. Avoiding use of position for commercial gain. The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with fellow staff members by: 9. Cooperating with other staff members. 10. Consulting with co-workers in evaluating and meeting student needs. 11. Leaving clear and complete instructions for substitutes. 12. Following curriculum and policies approved by the Board. 13. Cooperating in evaluation of present curriculum. 14. Recommending possible revision of curriculum. 15. Implementing and directing educational strategies to be utilized by support staff. Professional Development: The teacher is expected to demonstrate professional development by: 1. Participating actively in inservice programs. 2. Keeping abreast of professional developments in his/her particular area and in education as a whole. 3. Exploring new teaching techniques as alternatives to better accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.

Teacher: Special Education- CID (Autism)

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LOCATION: Hudson High School FTE: 1.0 QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Wisconsin DPI license commensurate with the specific teaching assignment. 2. Prefer experience as a teacher at the level and in the area of assignment. JOB GOAL: To enable the District to provide quality education for all students in the District; to provide special education services to help alleviate the specific educational areas of concern that prevent the student from experiencing school success. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Professional Skills – The teacher is expected to establish procedures of management to allow a maximum of learning and a minimum of disciplinary action by: 1. Provides direct specialized instruction to students with disabilities. 2. Planning and organizing effectively. 3. Demonstrating competency in his/her area. 4. Creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning. 5. Providing opportunities for individual differences. 6. Making provisions for individual differences. 7. Encouraging the development of independent work habits. 8. Using appropriate language for students to model. 9. Using varied and appropriate instructional techniques to accomplish predetermined instructional objectives. 10. Managing and participating in the IEP process (evaluation, IEP development and implementation, progress report and related paperwork). 11. Must communicate effectively and in a timely manner with all stakeholders using oral, written, and electronic means. 12. Must attend work regularly. Professional Relationships: The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with students by: 1. Encouraging respect for the rights, opinions, property, and contributions of others. 2. Being sensitive to factors which affect pupil achievement and behavior. 3. Being available for extra help. 4. Using methods of management that result in desired changes in behavior. 5. Communicating and maintaining a working relationship with parents. 6. Maintaining confidentiality with respect to students and their records. 7. Refraining from personal criticism of staff to students. 8. Avoiding use of position for commercial gain. The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with fellow staff members by: 9. Cooperating with other staff members. 10. Consulting with co-workers in evaluating and meeting student needs. 11. Leaving clear and complete instructions for substitutes. 12. Following curriculum and policies approved by the Board. 13. Cooperating in evaluation of present curriculum. 14. Recommending possible revision of curriculum. 15. Implementing and directing educational strategies to be utilized by support staff. Professional Development: The teacher is expected to demonstrate professional development by: 1. Participating actively in inservice programs. 2. Keeping abreast of professional developments in his/her particular area and in education as a whole. 3. Exploring new teaching techniques as alternatives to better accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.

Guidance Counselor

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Part-Time Guidance Counselor. Duties include: * Review each 9-12th grade student’s files and interpret and translate incoming credits into our system. * Work to learn how to enter records into Skyward system appropriately. * Work with the principal on any questionable credits such as treatment or project-based learning credit from other programs; including private schools; home-schools; and internet-based schools. * Meet with each high-school student and start to build a relationship of guidance in order to effectively assist them in reaching their goals. * Meet regularly with students who are struggling in classes or who may need credit recovery. * Provide guidance about how to access PSEO. * Work with each student and respective college for those who are in PSEO. * Assist students in accessing on-line courses for additional programming or credit recovery. * Monitor all on-line course progress. * Become the school proctor for on-line course exams and become the Liaison with the on-line providers. * Maintain a bulletin board at school and guidance area on the website. * Establish relationship with ASVAB people (and recruiters) and become the contact at school. * Collaborate with District Assessment Coordinator on MCA and NWEA testingall that that implies. * Keep abreast/current of the various credit recovery options available in the area, including on-line and ALC, and be able to provide assistance to students who need it. * Interact with/support parents as needed. A portion of this work could potentially be done from home on an on-your-own basis once trust is established.

School Counselor

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School Counselor: This is a 1.0 FTE position beginning in August 2017. The school counselor will work collaboratively to provide a comprehensive counseling program for all students. This individual will partner with teachers, staff, administrators, and parents to enhance students’ social, emotional and academic success. The school counselor will demonstrate flexibility and compassion and be able to successfully work across all divisions, particularly the Middle and Upper Schools. The school counselor will act as an advocate for all students and adhere to ethical and legal professional standards. Finally, the ideal person must have the ability to collaborate as a member of a team, have strong communication skills, and be adaptable to many different needs and situations. MPA offers a great work environment, benefits and a competitive salary. Primary Responsibilities *Foster the personal growth, educational development, and emotional well-being of all students and encourage maximum growth and development *Implement or assist in implementing a safe school climate that results in academic and personal/social success for all students *Provide one-to-one and group counseling to students who need support in areas such as anxiety, stress management, self-harm, eating disorders, social skills, grief/healing, transition, and anger management *Collaborate on the organization and administration of assessments as needed *Assist in implementing an on-site crisis intervention/management plan *Consult and collaborate effectively with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators and other educational/community resources regarding students with identified concerns and needs. *Monitor student academic performance, social, and emotional behavior and assist with appropriate interventions *Provide in-service education to other school personnel to enhance their ability to promote healthy functioning and respond appropriately to student difficulties *Work collaboratively with the Student Services department and serve on various committees *Serve as a community expert for emotional health related topics within seminar and health classes Skills and Knowledge *Understanding of and commitment to the mission and values of Mounds Park Academy *Strong knowledge of school counseling services *Excellent skills in oral and written communications *Ability to work with and get along well with others *Ability to balance multiple tasks and projects, and handle time deadlines