Science Teacher Position begins the 16/17 school year. New Prague Middle School is a progressive 6-8 middle school that incorporates the house model. This position requires a team player as he/she will be working collaboratively with staff members in other content areas. Enthusiastic applicants are expected to be life-long learners in a student-focused environment. New Prague Area Schools is a consistently growing district of 3,900 students, Pre K through 12. The district is located about 45 miles southwest of the Twin Cities. The district serves the students and community members of the New Prague, Elko New Market, northern Lonsdale areas, as well as several other communities. The district offers a small-town quality of life with easy access to the conveniences of a major metropolitan area. I.S.D. 721 is an equal opportunity employer. Middle School
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Physical and Health Disabilities Teachers, 1.0 FTE & .6 FTE, various Dakota County MN locations
APLICATION DEADLINE:Until position is filled POSITION:Physical and Health Disabilities Teacher – 1.0 FTE & .6 FTE Positions STARTING DATE:August, 2016 RESPONSIBILITIES:1.Provide direct and consultative educational services to students with physical and health disabilities in general and special education settings in local district schools, kindergarten through twelfth grade. 2.Conduct assessments and develop and implement individual educational plans in accordance with due process and district practice and child study procedures. 3.Work cooperatively with local district educational teams to develop and implement students’ educational programs. 4.Comply with school board policies and administrative practices, including procedures outlined in the Special Education Staff and Parent/Guardian Handbooks.
Elementary Education Teacher – Grade 4
Edina Public Schools has an Elementary Education Teaching position for Grade 4 available at Creek Valley Elementary school beginning in August 2016.
Special Education EBD Teacher, IDEA Program, Lebanon Education Center, Apple Valley MN
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Until position is filled POSITION:Special Education EBD Teacher, IDEA Program, Lebanon Education Center, Apple Valley MN STARTING DATE:August, 2016 RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.Develop and implement individualized educational plans in accordance with district practice and state and federal requirements. 2.Implement positive behavior intervention and support and various curriculums to support student progress. 3.Work cooperatively with education teams to provide appropriate programming for students. 4.Comply with Intermediate School District 917 policies and procedures outlined in the staff and student handbooks.
School Psychologist – Special Education (2205)
The School Psychologist provides educational evaluations and consultation tochildren, parents, teachers, and staff regarding the prevention and/orinterventions which impact the education of students. Specific job duties include- -Individual cognitive, academic and emotional/social assessments forstudents with disabilities to ensure that students meet state and federaleligibility requirements for special education services. -Assessing students in order to determine eligibility for special educationservices or continuing need for special education services. -Ensures that proper procedures, methods and timelines are followed inaccordance with federal laws, Minnesota statutes, and other guidelines. -Consultation to special and regular education personnel on programs forstudents with disabilities -Assist in development of and provide continued support in students’Individual Education Programs (IEP’s), including the development ofFunctional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and Positive BehaviorIntervention Plans (PBIP). -Participate in site-based Problem Solving Teams to develop interventionstrategies and supports. -Assist with school crisis prevention and crisis intervention and recovery(PREPaRE).
Speech/Language Pathologist-2 positions available (2192, 2222)
-Provide direct instruction to students in the areas of speech and communication as outlined on their IEP. -Consult with other staff members on the successful implementation of communication strategies and assistive devices within the educational setting. -Complete speech/communication assessment on identified students. -Complete the written documents related to speech services (IEPs, Evaluation Reports, Progress Reports, etc.). -Attend and sometimes facilitate IEP meetings for assigned students. -Provide case management services for assigned students.