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Special Education Focus Teacher

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Primary Responsibilities:

The licensed Special Education Lead works closely with the district’s Individualized Student Services Team to support the development and implementation of the building/program’s special education service delivery model.
The teacher serves as a resource for their special education staff in disseminating information on evidence-based instructional practices and targeted professional development.
Actively encourage and embrace each member of the school community
Create a sense of support that fosters individual growth and pursuit of learning
Continually work to understand your own assumptions and biases and how they impact the learning environment
Make a commitment to value and manage cultural uniquenesses and adapt education to meet the needs of each student
Prepare students to meet “the next challenge” through fostering confidence that comes from adventurous exploration and rigorous academics
Develop a culture of trust where students, families, and staff are all reflected in decisions that shape the learning environment
Foster student agency in a way that allows and encourages students to make choices that personalize their learning journey
Build a day-to-day experience that leads students to their passion and purpose

School Psychologist/MTSS Specialist

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Effective immediately, the Human Resources Department will accept online applications for the position of School Psychologist/MTSS Specialist for the 2023-24 school year.  We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.  Salary placement is based on education and experience as indicated in the Teachers’ Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Job Summary
Lead the implementation of a school-wide multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) model consistent with the district framework to ensure: high quality instruction and preventative interventions, assessment practices are applied across all levels of the system for a deeper understanding of each student’s needs and alignment of resources and supports necessary for each student’s academic and social-emotional success.

Conduct special education evaluations, including problem identification, assessment selection and administration, result interpretation and team eligibility decisions, and documentation according to state and federal requirements and relevant ethical guidelines. Provide support, assistance and consultation to teachers in addressing assessment needs of students who may have a disability. Provide intellectual, behavioral and occasional academic assessments. Participate in IEP meetings and facilitate communication between staff and families as necessary.

Job Functions

Conduct special education evaluations, including problem identification, assessment selection and administration, result interpretation and team eligibility decisions, and documentation according to state and federal requirements and relevant ethical guidelines
Support delivery of some special education services as specified in Individual Education Plans, by conducting individual or group intervention and consulting with general and special education colleagues
Coordinate SRT (Student Response Team/), including scheduling, record keeping, permissions, and data management,
Coordinate and implement Tier I (general education via consultation) and Tier II interventions for individual or groups of students, including appropriate assessment and progress monitoring
Analyze assessment and intervention data and develop data-based decision-making protocols across tiers of service delivery
Assist with staff training and supervision of staff providing tiered services and interventions
Assist in selection, administration, and/or interpretation of assessments (e.g., Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment data, universal screening data, etc.) to inform instruction or fulfill other school needs
Conduct analyses or research as needed to support decision-making, evaluate effectiveness of programs or interventions, etc.
Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with all students, staff, families and community members.
Demonstrate prompt, regular and reliable attendance
Other duties as assigned

Math Teacher – (Licensed Staff – Grades 9 – 12), Part-time (3 days/week – M/W/F OR T/TH/F)

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  • Teach the approved curriculum of the school and appropriate content standards of the State of Minnesota.
  • Knowledgeable in subject matter, classroom management techniques, current research-based best practices and strategies, as well as students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and emotional.
  • Collaborate with peers to develop, plan and implement best practices based on the needs and abilities of the students.
  • Acquire an understanding of the school’s improvement plan and goals, particularly for student achievement. Work to support and achieve those goals.
  • Participate in ongoing and regular staff, team, and individual professional development. Be open and responsive to feedback to improve teaching and increase student learning.
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Life Sciences Teacher – (Licensed Staff – Grades 9 – 12), Part-time (3 days/week – M/W/F OR T/TH/F)

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Position Responsibilities

  • Teach the approved curriculum of the school and appropriate content standards of the State of Minnesota.
  • Knowledgeable in subject matter, classroom management techniques, current research-based best practices and strategies, as well as students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and emotional.
  • Collaborate with peers to develop, plan and implement best practices based on the needs and abilities of the students.
  • Acquire an understanding of the school’s improvement plan and goals, particularly for student achievement. Work to support and achieve those goals.
  • Participate in ongoing and regular staff, team, and individual professional development. Be open and responsive to feedback to improve teaching and increase student learning.
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Life Sciences Teacher – (Licensed Staff – 1.0 FTE, Grades 9 – 12)

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Position Responsibilities

  • Teach the approved curriculum of the school and appropriate content standards of the State of Minnesota.
  • Knowledgeable in subject matter, classroom management techniques, current research-based best practices and strategies, as well as students’ learning styles and needs, both academic and emotional.
  • Collaborate with peers to develop, plan and implement best practices based on the needs and abilities of the students.
  • Acquire an understanding of the school’s improvement plan and goals, particularly for student achievement. Work to support and achieve those goals.
  • Participate in ongoing and regular staff, team, and individual professional development. Be open and responsive to feedback to improve teaching and increase student learning.
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Student Management Specialist (Brooklyn Middle School)

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Description:   A Student Management Specialist uses restorative practices to build and maintain relationships between students, teachers, and parents. They help students to grow and to improve behavior while creating individual interventions for students. They also plan for and maintain school-wide systems, structures, and discipline. They are ambassadors for our community and believe passionately in the potential of our students.

Job Summary: 

  • Assists principal in the overall administration of the middle school program;
  • Performs as a resource for teachers and staff who express concerns for student attendance, student development and/or discipline;
  • Coordinates efforts with guidance, police liaison officer(s), school psychologist, and/or social worker in meeting with students and parents to discuss improving student attendance and/or behavior;
  • Consults with families via conference or communication systems concerning student attendance and behavior;
  • Resolves student behavior concerns in a fair and timely manner and maintains records of disciplinary or referral actions taken;
  • Closely monitors the physical plant of the schools and grounds and follows-up on student vandalism;
  • Assists in the interpretation of school district programs relating to student substance abuse and truancy;
  • Makes recommendations for appropriate revisions of policies and rules effecting student behavior;
  • Assists in discussing strategies to improve student performance, attendance and development;
  • Assists in developing and administering practices dealing with campus control and security;
  • Maintains active relationships with parents, families and students;
  • Assists in establishing rules governing students sent to the in-school suspension/detention room;
  • Responds to written and oral communication regarding student development and discipline matters;
  • Serves as a member of such committees and attends such meetings as directed by the principal;
  • Assumes responsibility when all administrators are out of the building;
  • Performs other tasks and assumes responsibilities within the overall scope of the position which the principal may assign.