Metro

Position Summary:
Perform intermediate advanced human support work special needs of students, designing and implementing appropriate therapies, preparing and maintaining appropriate records, and related work as apparent or assigned.

Primary Job Functions:

• Provide direct and indirect Occupational Therapy (OT) to identified students in home or schools.
• Train special and general education staff, parent and other team members on specific interventions.
• Recommend and train staff, parents and/or students on equipment; observes student in various educational environments and provides recommendations; adapts and/or modifies materials.
• Implement educational plans as describe on individual IEP/IIIP/IFSP and provide information for building staff as needed.
• Maintain appropriate records and reports.  Collect data on progress on goals and objectives for each student and meet all required timelines.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, educators, and administrators regarding student programs and progress.
• Work cooperatively with general education teachers and staff and provide building consultation, support and training as needed.
• Create and maintain a professional working relationship with families and staff.
• Conduct assessments, comprehensive report results, and follow Minnesota state criteria in area(s) of special education eligibility as well as mandated timelines.
• Determine and complete purchase orders for supplies, materials, and equipment based on student needs.
• Participate in building and District level professional development activities.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities in certification areas as directed by the Director of Special Services and/or the Building Principal.
• Measure and document therapy outcomes and attendance.
• Collaborate with district motor team to share best practices and new therapy initiatives.
• Adhere to federal and state statute and rules related to individualized service and due process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Summary:
Speech-language pathologists provide a complete array of services to students with identified communication problems, including students whose primary disability is “speech-language impairment” and students with primary disabilities who have needs in the area of communication (for example, students with autism, cognitive disabilities, or developmental delays).

Primary Job Functions:

• Plan and implement appropriate educational programs for individuals.
• Implement educational plans as describe on individual IEP (IIIP/IFSP) and train building staff as needed.
• Maintain appropriate records and reports.  Collect data on progress on goals and objectives for each student and meet all required timelines.
• Contribute to and participate in the building student support teams.
• Serve as an IEP case manager for students with speech-language impairments.
• Facilitate team meetings to review student progress and develop IEP’s as related to student needs.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, educators, and administrators regarding student programs and progress.
• Collaborate with students, families, related service providers, outside agencies, and other team members to promote growth of each student.
• Work cooperatively with general education teachers and staff and provide building training as needed.
• Create and maintain a professional working relationship with families and staff.
• Obtain and demonstrate knowledge of general education curriculum including the grade level outcomes and state standards.
• Conduct assessments, comprehensive report results, and follow Minnesota state criteria in area(s) of special education eligibility as well as mandated timelines.
• Implement the use of augmentative and assistive technology devices for communication.
• Follow district due process compliance, third-party billing, program data collection and funding reports.
• Determine and complete purchase orders for supplies, materials, and equipment based on student needs.
• Participate in building and District level professional development activities.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities in certification areas as directed by the Director of Special Services and/or the Building Principal.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Summary:
Speech-language pathologists provide a complete array of services to students with identified communication problems, including students whose primary disability is “speech-language impairment” and students with primary disabilities who have needs in the area of communication (for example, students with autism, cognitive disabilities, or developmental delays).

Primary Job Functions:

• Plan and implement appropriate educational programs for individuals.
• Implement educational plans as describe on individual IEP (IIIP/IFSP) and train building staff as needed.
• Maintain appropriate records and reports.  Collect data on progress on goals and objectives for each student and meet all required timelines.
• Contribute to and participate in the building student support teams.
• Serve as an IEP case manager for students with speech-language impairments.
• Facilitate team meetings to review student progress and develop IEP’s as related to student needs.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, educators, and administrators regarding student programs and progress.
• Collaborate with students, families, related service providers, outside agencies, and other team members to promote growth of each student.
• Work cooperatively with general education teachers and staff and provide building training as needed.
• Create and maintain a professional working relationship with families and staff.
• Obtain and demonstrate knowledge of general education curriculum including the grade level outcomes and state standards.
• Conduct assessments, comprehensive report results, and follow Minnesota state criteria in area(s) of special education eligibility as well as mandated timelines.
• Implement the use of augmentative and assistive technology devices for communication.
• Follow district due process compliance, third-party billing, program data collection and funding reports.
• Determine and complete purchase orders for supplies, materials, and equipment based on student needs.
• Participate in building and District level professional development activities.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities in certification areas as directed by the Director of Special Services and/or the Building Principal.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Summary:
Provide academic and goal-based learning experiences that enhance student progress across all settings.

Primary Job Functions:

• Contribute to and participate in the building student support teams.
• Serve as an IEP/IFSP case manager.
• Work as a team member in staffings.  Facilitate team meetings to review student progress and develop IEP/IFSP as related to student needs.
• Plan and implement appropriate educational programs for individuals.
• Implement educational plans as describe on individual IEP/IIIP/IFSP and provide information for building staff as needed.
• Maintain appropriate records and reports.  Collect data on progress on goals and objectives for each student and meet all required timelines.
• Develop, coordinate, and evaluate transition related experiences for students, if applicable.
• Provide work direction to paraprofessional staff members.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, educators, and administrators regarding student programs and progress.
• Collaborate with students, families, related service providers, outside agencies, and other team members to promote growth of each student.
• Work cooperatively with general education teachers and staff and provide building consultation, support and training as needed.
• Create and maintain a professional working relationship with families and staff.
• Obtain and demonstrate knowledge of general education curriculum including the grade level outcomes and state standards.
• Conduct assessments, comprehensive report results, and follow Minnesota state criteria in area(s) of special education eligibility as well as mandated timelines.
• Determine and complete purchase orders for supplies, materials, and equipment based on student needs.
• Participate in building and District level professional development activities.
• Understand and maintain boundaries and confidentiality with students, families and staff.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities in certification areas as directed by the Director of Special Services and/or the Building Principal.
• Other duties as assigned.