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.30 FTE Orientation/Mobility Specialist

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.30 FTE

The Hudson School District is looking for an individual to serve as a part-time Orientation/Mobility Specialist. The Orientation/ Mobility Specialist shall work closely with the Teacher of the Visually Impaired, and other IEP team members (especially family members) to develop and implement an instructional plan for children with blindness and visual impairments that leads to the highest level of independence for which the student has potential. Instruction typically occurs across various learning environments for the purposes of generalization of skills.
The ideal candidate would possess a Wisconsin DPI license #826, Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred in program area, three years’ experience in the program area, skills in the evaluation and program development for instruction, and in implementation of instructional strategies for students of all ages and skill levels.
Related Skills:
• Flexibility in scheduling to accommodate needs
• Must be available by phone, email, and/or text during all working hours
• Self-driven and ability to work independently with professionalism and confidence • Time management, organizational skills and the ability to multi-task a must
Performance Responsibilities:
• Provide direct instructional services and support
• Willing to share skill set with various stake-holders for the purposes of consistent instruction across all areas, at all times
• Provide instructional materials and training to students and stake-holders for appropriate use • Work with building teachers to ensure techniques are supported appropriately
• Be flexible with lesson plans in order to accommodate unexpected learning opportunities
Indirect services and support:
• Locate and order materials
• Staff in-service regarding student needs
• Consult with building staff, family members with regard to suggestions, concerns, and strategies and inform stake-holders of resources available
• Involve community members, business, etc. in blindness awareness activities
• Duties as related to IEP team member including attending meetings (formal/informal) and responding to calls, email, etc.

Building RN

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Start Date:  2022-2023 School Year

Position is 6 hours and 45 min, Monday through Friday and based at Wildwood Elementary.  Salary and benefits part of Master Agreement

This position is for the health office Building RN at Wildwood Elementary. Included within this role is the management of students’ chronic & acute health conditions while at school; first aid for acute injuries; assisting with screenings and assessments for special services and per referral; and promoting health and wellness within the Mahtomedi School community.

Teacher- Physical Education/Health (.50)

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JOB GOAL:
To enable the District to provide quality education for all students in the District.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Professional Skills – The teacher is expected to establish procedures of management to allow a maximum of learning and a minimum of disciplinary action by:
1. Planning and organizing effectively.
2. Demonstrating competency in his/her area.
3. Creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning.
4. Providing opportunities for individual differences.
5. Making provisions for individual differences.
6. Encouraging the development of independent work habits.
7. Using appropriate language for students to model.
8. Using varied and appropriate instructional techniques to accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.

Professional Relationships: The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with students by:
1. Encouraging respect for the rights, opinions, property, and contributions of others.
2. Being sensitive to factors which affect pupil achievement and behavior.
3. Being available for extra help.
4. Using methods of management that result in desired changes in behavior.
5. Communicating and maintaining a working relationship with parents.
6. Maintaining confidentiality with respect to students and their records.
7. Refraining from personal criticism of staff to students.
8. Avoiding use of position for commercial gain.

The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with fellow staff members by:
9. Cooperating with other staff members.
10. Consulting with co-workers in evaluating and meeting student needs.
11. Leaving clear and complete instructions for substitutes.
12. Following curriculum and policies approved by the Board.
13. Cooperating in evaluation of present curriculum.
14. Recommending possible revision of curriculum.
15. Being proficient or distinguished in all areas listed on the Teacher Performance Evaluation.
16. Communicating professionally and respectfully with students, staff, parents, and community members, using oral, written, and electronic means.
17. Attending work regularly.
18. Performing other duties as assigned.

Professional Development: The teacher is expected to demonstrate professional development by:
1. Participating actively in inservice programs.
2. Keeping abreast of professional developments in his/her particular area and in education as a whole.
3. Exploring new teaching techniques as alternatives to better accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.

Teacher- Special Education (Cross Categorical)

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JOB GOAL:
To enable the District to provide quality education for all students in the District.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Professional Skills – The teacher is expected to establish procedures of management to allow a maximum of learning and a minimum of disciplinary action by:
1. Planning and organizing effectively.
2. Demonstrating competency in his/her area.
3. Creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning.
4. Providing opportunities for individual differences.
5. Making provisions for individual differences.
6. Encouraging the development of independent work habits.
7. Using appropriate language for students to model.
8. Using varied and appropriate instructional techniques to accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.

Professional Relationships: The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with students by:
1. Encouraging respect for the rights, opinions, property, and contributions of others.
2. Being sensitive to factors which affect pupil achievement and behavior.
3. Being available for extra help.
4. Using methods of management that result in desired changes in behavior.
5. Communicating and maintaining a working relationship with parents.
6. Maintaining confidentiality with respect to students and their records.
7. Refraining from personal criticism of staff to students.
8. Avoiding use of position for commercial gain.

The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with fellow staff members by:
9. Cooperating with other staff members.
10. Consulting with co-workers in evaluating and meeting student needs.
11. Leaving clear and complete instructions for substitutes.
12. Following curriculum and policies approved by the Board.
13. Cooperating in evaluation of present curriculum.
14. Recommending possible revision of curriculum.
15. Being proficient or distinguished in all areas listed on the Teacher Performance Evaluation.
16. Communicating professionally and respectfully with students, staff, parents, and community members, using oral, written, and electronic means.
17. Attending work regularly.
18. Performing other duties as assigned.

Professional Development: The teacher is expected to demonstrate professional development by:
1. Participating actively in inservice programs.
2. Keeping abreast of professional developments in his/her particular area and in education as a whole.
3. Exploring new teaching techniques as alternatives to better accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.

Teacher- Kindergarten

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JOB GOAL:
To enable the District to provide quality education for all students in the District.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Professional Skills – The teacher is expected to establish procedures of management to allow a maximum of learning and a minimum of disciplinary action by:
1. Planning and organizing effectively.
2. Demonstrating competency in his/her area.
3. Creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning.
4. Providing opportunities for individual differences.
5. Making provisions for individual differences.
6. Encouraging the development of independent work habits.
7. Using appropriate language for students to model.
8. Using varied and appropriate instructional techniques to accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.

Professional Relationships: The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with students by:
1. Encouraging respect for the rights, opinions, property, and contributions of others.
2. Being sensitive to factors which affect pupil achievement and behavior.
3. Being available for extra help.
4. Using methods of management that result in desired changes in behavior.
5. Communicating and maintaining a working relationship with parents.
6. Maintaining confidentiality with respect to students and their records.
7. Refraining from personal criticism of staff to students.
8. Avoiding use of position for commercial gain.

The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with fellow staff members by:
9. Cooperating with other staff members.
10. Consulting with co-workers in evaluating and meeting student needs.
11. Leaving clear and complete instructions for substitutes.
12. Following curriculum and policies approved by the Board.
13. Cooperating in evaluation of present curriculum.
14. Recommending possible revision of curriculum.
15. Being proficient or distinguished in all areas listed on the Teacher Performance Evaluation.
16. Communicating professionally and respectfully with students, staff, parents, and community members, using oral, written, and electronic means.
17. Attending work regularly.
18. Performing other duties as assigned.

Professional Development: The teacher is expected to demonstrate professional development by:
1. Participating actively in inservice programs.
2. Keeping abreast of professional developments in his/her particular area and in education as a whole.
3. Exploring new teaching techniques as alternatives to better accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.

Occupational Therapist- Elementary

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Occupational Therapist

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, the 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: Occupational Therapist – 1.0 FTE

RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Frequent collaboration with lead teachers, case managers and classroom teachers in conducting
evaluations to determine the need for occupational therapy services within the school setting.
● Attendance of special education staff meetings, IEP meetings and Evaluation meetings.
● Regular consultation with the district Physical Therapist (PT), Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) and
members of the motor team.
● Collaboration with other occupational therapists (OTs,) in the district to support continuity of services.
● Program planning for individual students to assist in the creation of occupational therapy goals.
● Communication with parents regarding services provided by occupational therapy including individual
student progress.
● Provide exceptional occupational therapy services to students.
● Maintain records including student IEP records.
● Third Party Billing for students who receive services and qualify for Medical Assistance.
● Supervision of a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

WORK CONDITIONS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of
this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach for objects, stand,
walk, push, pull, lift, and use hands to grasp and feel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move 40
pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust
focus.

QUALIFICATIONS:
● Must be a fully licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of MN.
● Be able to demonstrate the highest commitment to student achievement and effective development.
● Willingness to adapt to becoming part of a total school effort in educating our students.
● Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with other staff members, students and parents in
providing and promoting positive relationships.
● Be of the highest integrity with a strong commitment to modeling excellence in all aspects of the
teacher/student/parent relationships.
● Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

WAGES: Consistent with the current Teachers’ Master Agreement.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Click on “Employment” at the upper right of our website at www.isd12.org and
complete an application. Applications must be received by Wednesday- August 17, 2022.

Application materials can be submitted to:
Lesa Genovese
HR Specialist Centennial School District 12
4707 North Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014