- Implement or assist in implementing a safe school climate that results in academic and personal success for all students.
- Work with school community to design a program to incorporate kindness into the existing school rituals, traditions and value statements, in which various stakeholders can take ownership.
- Conduct classroom lessons/activities to support instruction, educational transitions, and personal development.
- Conduct individual counseling in areas of educational and personal need as referred by staff, family, or self-referred.
- Establish support groups for the children with common issues.
Metro
Special Education Facilitator
Job posting #2610
Full-time Special Education Facilitator position is available at the Forest Lake Area Senior High School beginning the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
Job duties include, but not limited to:
Schedule and manage HS paraprofessional services
Assist with the creation of the Master Schedule for special education
Coordinate the classified para evaluations – annually
Provide training and meetings to paraprofessional staff on an on-going basis
Coordinate due process compliance for annual IEPs and ERs
Attend IEP meetings as admin designee (when designated)
Serve as a liaison between administration/deans/special education coordinator and staff
Accommodation Facilitator – ensuing accommodations are distributed to teaching staff and support the needs for AP, MCA, ACT, etc
Special Education Coach – supporting special education instruction
Facilitate Student Study Team
Assist administration/deans with discipline of students with disabilities
Special Education Supervisor
Position Description:
This position reports to the Director of Student Services and provides leadership in the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of programs for students with disabilities at all district program levels according to State and Federal law.
Responsibilities: Oversees all aspects of special education programming and supervises staff; prioritizing and assigning work; monitoring child find, assessment and programming decisions, conducting performance evaluations; coordinating staff training; implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures; and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, procedures, and policies.
Ensure quality programming and services by monitoring students who receive special education services in collaboration with building and district staff to ensure appropriate and effective delivery of services and promote positive student outcomes. Mediates and resolves conflicts and; if necessary, coordinates District participation in formal dispute resolution processes.
Monitors students and promotes advocacy for students who receive special education services in collaboration with building and district staff to ensure appropriate and effective delivery of services and promote positive outcomes. This includes collaboration with private schools located in the District boundaries and homebound instruction.
Early Childhood Educator- Part-time
.11 FTE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR (ECFE Teacher)
Early Childhood Center
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.
Job: Early Childhood Educator
.11 FTE- Tuesday Evenings 5:30 PM – 7:45 PM
Position:
Provide high-quality early childhood education to students in the Centennial Early Childhood
Family Education program.
Reports To: Early Childhood Family Education Coordinator
Job Description:
1. Plan, implement, and assess a curriculum that meets the various needs of children aged
birth to five
2. Collaborate with other early childhood educators to plan and implement lessons
3. Co-teach and collaborate with early childhood teacher(s) and parent educator(s)
4. Maintain effective classroom management
5. Demonstrate knowledge of child development and positive parenting practices
6. Model positive adult-child interaction
7. Stay up-to-date on current early childhood best practices
8. Communicate with parents/guardians regarding child’s development and progress in the
classroom
9. Meet with supervisor on a regular basis to discuss curriculum plans, classroom needs,
etc./as needed
10. Participate in monthly staff meetings and monthly check-in meetings with supervisor
11. Assist in other capacities as determined by the Director.
Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Early Childhood Education, Child
Development, Child and Family Studies, Elementary Education or other programs of
similar focus and content
● Holds Minnesota Department of Education teaching license in Early Childhood
Education
● Has knowledge of child development and best practices in early childhood care
● Demonstrates successful skills in organization, verbal and written communication, and
working with children and families of diverse backgrounds
● Ability to utilize various forms of technology to enhance the program
● Evidence of self-motivation, enthusiasm, patience, problem solving and flexibility
● Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the
facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations
Preferred
● A minimum of one year experience in early childhood education
● Experience working in inclusive settings
● Knowledge of the school district
● Knowledge of Google Drive
● Knowledge of the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All applicants must apply online at www.isd12.org. Applications accepted until position is filled and posting is removed.
Lesa Genovese
HR Specialist
Centennial School District #12
4707 North Road
Circle Pines, MN 55014
Special Education Center Based (multiple positions)
Special Education Center Based ( 1.0 FTE – multiple positions)
Location to be determined
For More Information contact: Jenny Davie at [email protected]
Position Start Date: Contract starts August 28, 2023 (should also be available for new teacher induction workshop August 21-23)
FTE: 1.0
Responsible To: Building Principals; Special Education Director/Supervisor
Qualifications: Valid State of Minnesota License in Special Education K-12 in any disability area
Major Job Functions; Specific Tasks/Required Knowledge, Ability and Skills: This is a fulltime position in Special Education Elementary center-based program – AIM. The AIM program provides each student with individualized instruction, supports, and services needed to access the general education setting when appropriate to provide social interactions with peers and to increase independence. All district center-based programs are multi-categorical based on student needs. This program primarily serves students who have qualified for special education services under the categories of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD), including Moderate and Severe/Profound, or Severely Multiply Impaired (SMI). see attachment
Compensation and Yearly Duration of Employment: Compensation will be determined by District 112 and the Chaska Education Association (CEA).
Application Procedure: This position will remain open until filled. Application review process will begin after May 15, 2023 and will be ongoing until filled. Please apply online at: http://www.district112.org (only online applications will be accepted).
All job offers from Eastern Carver County Schools are conditioned upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check and ISD 112 School Board approval. If recommended for employment, applicant will provide proof of legal right to work in the United States if required.
Eastern Carver County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Speech Language/Pathologist
Job posting #2607
Full time (1.0 FTE) Speech/Language Pathologist position is available for Columbus Elementary beginning the 2024 school year.