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Special Education Resource Teacher – Hastings High School

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Special Education Resource Teacher

Position Purpose

Under the daily supervision of the School Principal and overall supervision of the Director/Assistant Director of Special Services, to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, social skills and other needs identified by the IEP team, by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students’ specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

Qualifications:

  • Required Certification:   K-12 Minnesota licensure in one of the following licensure domains: Academic Behavior Strategist (ABS) or any combination of Significant Learning Disabilities (SLD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Emotional Behavioral Disorder (EBD)
  • Education:  Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
  • Become and maintain certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), training provided by the district
    Successful prior special education teaching experience for the appropriate grade level and disability domains preferred.

Essential Functions 

  • Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning, including Functional Behavioral Assessments.
  • Participates in Child Study Review Team discussions and assists in developing Individual Educational Plans (“IEP”) for students.
  • Leads and directs the implementing of students IEPs and behavior management plans, including leadership and communication with regard to problem solving and proactive behavioral planning.
  • Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.
  • Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student’s abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.
  • Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.
  • Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
  • Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
  • Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills to parents, students, staff and administrators.
  • Ability to work with a team of professionals to meet the needs of students.
  • Ability to collaborate with and provide direction to paraprofessionals.
  • Proficient in meeting deadlines and managing daily record keeping and other due-process related tasks.
  • Understands and implements the varying learning styles and the needs of a diverse student population.

Additional Duties 

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Director/Assistant Director of Special Services, and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note:    The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment 

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Application Procedure:

Apply online at www.hastings.k12.mn.us

If you have questions, contact Megan Miller, Director of Special Services:  [email protected] or 651-480-7009

Special Education Teacher

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Job posting #2660
A Full time (1.0 FTE) Special Education Teaching position is available at Forest Lake Area High School to work with students in grades 9 – 12.

 

 

 

 

 

Mid-Shift Custodian

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FULL-TIME MID-SHIFT CUSTODIAN
Rice Lake Elementary School

CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is the connecting hub for the communities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino Lakes, located 20 minutes north of Minneapolis and St. Paul. With 9 exceptional schools serving 6,400 students, Centennial offers a track record of academic success combined with a consistent district-wide drive for improvement. Annually, district’s high school graduation rate of 94.7% is at the top of Minnesota’s rankings.

Centennial’s schools are safe and filled with respectful students who are a wonderful reflection of and contributors to the community. The district’s vibrant learning environments and personalized, team approach supports the strengths and addresses the challenges of each individual student. The curriculum throughout K-12 is focused on the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the 21st century. Importantly, Centennial is distinguished by its use of data to drive achievement, its innovative use of technology, and its exceptional faculty, with 78% of them holding a master’s degree.

A transparent and good steward of public resources, Centennial is guided by a strategic plan developed in collaboration with staff, parents and community members. As a district that encourages, listens and responds, Centennial is the pride of our five communities with 86% of resident students choosing Centennial, nearly 90% of parents rating teachers as “excellent”, and 91% saying students are well prepared for college.

POSITION:
Full-Time Mid-Shift Custodian – Rice Lake Elementary School- East – 8 hours/day

***Summer hours are 7 AM – 3:30 PM; resume regular hours mid-August.***

Regular hours: 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM – 260 days per year – Monday thru Friday

Open immediately

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High School degree, GED, or equivalent.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of building cleaning skills.
3. Demonstrated positive customer service skills.
4. At least one (1) year of experience in a school custodial position and or equivalent custodial experience.
5. Experienced in basic P.C. operation relating to email, internet, and work order systems.
6. Capable of working cooperatively and congenially with other employees and supervisors.
7. Understanding of and ability to act as a confidential employee regarding staff and students.
8. Motivated, energetic, timely, respectful and a strong proven work ethic.

REPORTS TO: Head Custodian, Building Principal, and Director of Buildings and Grounds Operations as situationally appropriate.

JOB GOAL: To provide for the safe operation and completion of assigned duties to maintain a comfortable and safe environment for students, teachers, other staff personnel and community.

Working Conditions:
All employees subject to hazards are equipped and trained per OSHA standards.
Subject to work with biohazard waste.
Subject to temperature changes while performing assigned duties.
May be required to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures.
Subject to the hazards, dust and odors from sanding and painting procedures.
Subject to the hazards, vapors, and odors from various cleaning chemicals.
May be subject to work in the vicinity of chronic hazardous materials i.e., asbestos.
May be subject to work with hazardous chemicals.
Subject to work from elevated work surfaces.

Physical Demands:
All employees subject to physical demands are equipped and trained per OSHA standards.
Be able to lift 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
Be able to lift 100 pounds, with assistance, using proper lifting techniques or equipment.
Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
Be able to bend body and arms in all directions to lift and move objects and to perform custodial duties.
Be able to ascend and descend a ladder while performing custodial duties.
Bend body at waist downward and forward to perform custodial duties.
Bend both legs and knees to kneel or place knees on concrete, vinyl, tile, and carpet surfaces.
Extend hands and arms in all directions to perform custodial duties.
Use upper and lower extremities to perform custodial duties, and upper extremities to handle custodial equipment, shovel snow and push and open doors.
Use hands to select appropriate keys, insert into locks, turn doorknobs, and open doors.
Answer, communicate and dial the telephone and use 2-way radio in clear, precise voice.
Personally respond quickly to emergency situations in all areas of the building, assess each situation and take appropriate action.
Have the physical ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
Perform work in high areas, such as, hoists and ladders.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Dusts, vacuums, empties trash and recycling, sweeps, mops, scrubs and/or cleans classrooms, offices, restrooms, hallways, entries, doors, windows, gyms and cafeterias, and stocks necessary supplies, etc…
2. Maintains cleanliness of chairs, desks, lockers, trash cans, carpets, hard floors, and equipment as part of a custodial routine or by special request.
3. Sets up equipment (i.e.: chairs, bleachers) for community education classes, sporting events, concerts, meetings, or other special events (indoors and outdoors). Checks building calendar, work orders and/or checks directly with supervisor to determine what equipment and service level is needed. Takes down equipment, coordinates cleaning of spaces used and locks up after event.
4. Performs light building and equipment maintenance.
5. Communicates the need for repairs to his/her supervisor.
6. Performs routine grounds maintenance (i.e.: shoveling snow, mowing)
7. Secures building at night, setting alarms, and locking doors and windows. Opens and closes building for special events.
8. Collaborates with other personnel in unloading freight trucks of food, paper, and supplies.
9. Maintains proficiency level in all required District, Health and Safety, and custodial trainings.
10. Maintains all licensure required by employee bargaining contract and State.
11. Employee is responsible to be knowledgeable about all District policy.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

WAGES: $23.78 hr – As per the current custodial master agreement.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
All applicants must apply on our website at www.isd12.org. Click on “Apply” to begin the application process. Applications are received and interviews conducted until position is filled and posting is removed. Preferred hire timeline- ASAP.

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7.10.23

School Psychologist

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School Psychologist – 1.0 FTE  – Kennedy Elementary & ECSE

Compensation:  Per the Ed MN Teachers Master Agreement

Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines

  • Completion of graduate program in School Psychology that is (a) approved by NASP (preferred) or (b) consistent with NASP’s Standards for Training and Field Placement Programs in School Psychology or (c) was accredited, at the time of the applicant’s graduation, by an agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
  • Completion of supervised internship in school psychology, full-year preferred.
    Valid Minnesota License in School Psychology or eligible for license.
  • National School Psychologist Certification (NCSP) or NCSP-eligible, preferred.
  • Demonstrates continued professional development though course work, research, peer collaboration and/or job-embedded staff development.
  • Other Info:  School psychologist interns are welcome to apply

Primary Job Functions:

  • Coordinates school staff with child-find activities and Child Study Review Team (CSRT) Processes and Meetings, e.g., building pre-referral and referral process, early childhood screening, district assessments, and other agency referrals.
  • Implements federal and state rules and laws according to district practice and procedure.
  • Implements and maintain record keeping system that results in district compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • Administers tests, observations and rating scales as per evaluation plan.
  • Interprets evaluation results, verbally and in writing.
  • Facilitates team meetings to discuss results, determine eligibility, and identify student needs.
  • Integrates team’s evaluation findings in a comprehensive evaluation report that meets legal and professional standards.
  • Develops IEP with team members.
  • Educates staff on understanding of disabilities and the ways they may impact education – per Minnesota criteria.
  • Lead staff in developing, implementing, and evaluating functional behavioral assessments, and behavior/academic interventions, etc. Consult with teachers regarding FBA Procedures, review, and as necessary conduct FBAs on students with high Behavior in your assigned building.
  • Participates in data collection activities necessary to develop, implement, and evaluate interventions and progress.
    Serves as a liaison between Special Services Office and building sites – Communicates information from Special Services Office to buildings/programs and helps facilitate and lead Department Meetings at assigned site(s).
  • Oversees special education processes at sites and programs.
  • Develop plans and assist with crisis intervention at building and/or district levels and help facilitate social group skills as needed.
  • Provide direct or in-direct related services to help meet the needs of students with education plans (IEPs and IFSPs).
  • Works with students in crisis to help learn calming techniques, enabling students to problem solve on their own without assistance.
  • Plans and provides training as needed at building levels.
  • Other duties as assigned

Speech Language Pathologist (.5 FTE)

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Speech Language Pathologist,  Pinecrest Elementary (0.5 FTE)

Start Date:  August 2023

Salary & Benefits: Per Teacher’s Master Agreement 2021-2023 (found on Hastings Public Schools Website)

Responsibilities & Duties

Participate in a multidisciplinary team for evaluation/assessment of children, working closely with a child’s family, and in the development of integrated goals and outcomes for IEPs.
Deliver specialized speech/language services as outlined in IEPs and IFSPs
Implement a variety of service delivery models including: Small group
Individual in-person
Indirect/consultation
Educate parents and others regarding the provision of services
Utilize a variety of materials and teaching techniques including evidence-based practices
Consult with general education teachers, parents, other service providers to ensure the effective provision of services
Provide indirect and direct services to individual students on IEPs for students to receive meaningful benefit in the general ed. curriculum
Collaborate with educational staff about student needs and progress
Plan and conduct a system of continuous progress monitoring for each student on you caseload
Encourage and instruct parents and educational staff in appropriate methods to assist their child
Participate in meetings including IEP for the purpose of developing plans and/or providing information regarding student’s goals/outcomes
Prepare documentation (evaluation, observations, progress reports) and maintain records as required and for compliance with district administrative policies, state and federal rules and regulations
Provide and maintain Third party billing documentation for eligible students
Provide IEP case management
Maintain confidentiality
Responsible to Director/Assistant Director of Special Services
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications  

Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB)
Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Experience working with a wide variety of communication needs
Experience in due process procedures and paperwork including conducting evaluations/assessments, writing IEPs, progress monitoring and meeting facilitation
Excellent oral and written communication including report writing and family interview skills.
Ability to be flexible based on program and student needs
Knowledge of all due process requirements and strong computer skills
Ability to adapt equipment and materials for children with disabilities
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work with students, families, professionals and staff of various cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Ability to interact with and maintain cooperative relationship with all levels of staff and the public

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with elementary age students as a Speech Language Pathologist
Experience working in a school or education setting
Current Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-S/LP)

Application Procedure

Apply online at www.hastings.k12.mn.us
If you have questions, contact Tonia Humble, Assistant Director of Special Services, [email protected] or 651-480-7008