- Teacher will be responsible for teaching Parent Education and other assigned ECFE Courses
- Other Specialty Parent Education classes may be added to the teaching position
- ECFE Positions are based upon student enrollment
- Other ECFE duties as assigned
Metro
Special Education Teacher – Elementary Resource
Under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of Special Education, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows State mandated due process procedures and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students.
* Teach curriculum of Farmington Area Public Schools.
* Fulfill responsibilities as defined by the current teachers working agreement.
* Fulfill responsibilities as directed by the principal.
* Maintain good communication and cooperation with staff and parents.
Teacher – Language Arts (7th Grade)
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
Provide screening, assessment, program development, and therapy to special education students birth-21. Consult with parents, teachers, and aides as to interventions, accommodations, and programming for students in need of occupational therapy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Knowledge of federal and state criteria for providing occupational therapy services as a related special education service.
Knowledge of state due process procedures.
Provide intervention strategies through building intervention teams.
Participate on the Child Study Teams in assigned buildings.
Knowledge and skills to conduct occupational therapy evaluations using a variety of assessment tools and communicate written results as part of the evaluation summary report.
Participate in student Evaluation and IEP Meetings
Formulate goals and objectives based on evaluation results and communicate progress toward achievement of these goals.
Work and communicate effectively with students, parents, school staff, and outside agencies.
Develop treatment plans and provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services to students in individual, group, or home settings.
Supervise occupational therapy assistants.
Complete MA billing for applicable students.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
School Social Worker
JOB GOAL:
To provide family systems assessment, interventions, and referral to community resources, and act as liaison between the school and human services agencies regarding specific student issues.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
SERVICES TO STUDENTS:
Performs casework management for the individual student with the objective of improvement of personal, social, and emotional adjustment.
Specifically addresses student issues surrounding chronic truancy, alcohol/drug abuse, school age parenting, behavioral difficulties, family difficulties, emotional/mental health problems, suicidal behaviors, and other at risk conditions.
Coordinates alcohol and other drug abuse screening, referral, interventions, and aftercare for students with alcohol and other drug abuse issues.
Provides individual and group counseling as needed. (In depth clinical counseling will be provided outside the school setting and will not be done by school personnel).
SERVICES TO FAMILIES:
Performs casework service with families as an integral component for helping students with adjustment difficulties.
Coordinates and provides parent support activities for families in crisis, for families in need of parenting skills, and for families of special needs students.
Conducts home visits.
Acts as a family resource for referrals to outside agencies.
COLLABORATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs case consultation and collaboration with other school personnel.
Collaborates on behalf of the school with social agencies and mental health agencies.
Collaborates, consults with, and serves as a member of the student support services team.
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations with students, staff, families and outside agencies.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Attends conferences and meetings to keep updated in areas of responsibility.
Participates in various community, county, and state activities when available and appropriate.
Maintains association with local and state organizations for School Social Workers.
Represents the school district on relevant interagency committees and projects.
Promotes and provides conditions of confidentiality that relate to privileged information.
Follows the policies and procedures of the school district.
Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility and continuous improvement efforts.
Assumes agreed upon professionally appropriate responsibilities as they relate to the school.
Attends work regularly.
Communicates effectively and in a timely manner with all stakeholders using oral, written, and electronic means.
Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Executive Director of Student Services
The Executive Director of Student Services reports to the Superintendent and directs the planning, development, organization, management, direction, and implementation of all aspects of Special Education and Student Services for the District including but not limited to social-emotional wellbeing, health services, special education, Title I, services for English learners, grant-funded programs, student discipline, and Section 504 compliance. Furthermore, the Executive Director ensures compliance with all laws, codes, and regulations related to Student Services; evaluates assigned personnel, and collaborates/provides support to administrative and professional staff in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision, and priorities of the Lakeville Area School District.
Please see the full job description on the Lakeville Area Schools employment website.