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Bus Aide – Special Education

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Effective immediately, the Human Resources Department will accept online applications for the position of Bus Aide for the 2021-22 school year.  This position will work up to 20 hours per week on school days.

Job Summary
Provides physical and behavioral care of special education students during transport to and from school.  This individual attention is precipitated by specific needs that cannot be managed from the driver’s seat.  Performance activities involved in the safe boarding, riding, and exiting of passengers.

Job Functions

Assist students requiring help to load or unload the bus
Supervise and assist student in transit
Secure special needs students and/or equipment with restraints, tie downs (e.g. wheelchairs, seat belts, car seats, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety and well- being of students
Constantly monitor students’ well-being and behavior during the route
Report any concerns regarding students to the appropriate school staff.
Occupy a seat on the bus that provides the best opportunity for student supervision and assistance while bus is in motion.
Respond appropriately to students’ needs during the route and notify the driver if an emergency exists
Be familiar with the route in order to assist a substitute or new driver
Store and secure all student equipment that is to be transported
Actively assist the driver when backing the bus if necessary
Provide First Aid only as trained and required by the situation
Prepare documentation (e.g. Third Party Billing information, incident reports, student count, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information
Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with all students, staff, families and community members.
Adhere to staff and program guidelines and district procedures and policies.
Demonstrate prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
Other duties as assigned

Special Education Assistant (Multiple Positions)

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Effective immediately, the Human Resources Department will accept applications for the position of Special Education Assistant in various buildings for the 2021-22 school year.  This position works 6.5 hours per day, plus half hour duty-free lunch, school days only.   Riding morning and/or afternoon bus routes may be included with this position.

Job Summary
Assist special education teacher in supporting the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in regular and special education setting.  Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-care, behavior regulation, and instruction programs.  Accompany special education students on bus routes as required in the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Job Functions

Assist students off the bus and into their first class of the day as needed.
Assist students with clothing when needed, clearing locker and escort students to the afternoon or transportation.
Accompany special education students on bus routes as required in the student’s IEP.   As assigned, ride the bus and supervise students as they enter and leave the bus, monitor for behavioral or physical needs to ensure student safety.
Assist students with self-care activities including but not limited to toileting, dressing, eating as required by Case Manager.
Assist students to be safe and socially appropriate on the playground or recess activities.
Follow case manager or special education teacher directions in modifying or accommodating student assignments.
Work within the special education program such as SUN or EBD to assist students with teacher assigned tasks.  Modify or accommodate as directed by the special education teacher
Regularly monitor student progress using collection techniques developed by case manager or special education teacher.
Follow Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Positive Behavior Intervention Support Plan (PBISP) as directed by case manager.
Perform accurate and timely reporting of services and progress for student’s IEP, Third Party Billing records, report cards, progress notes and/or conferences as directed by case manager.
Participate in all required trainings as requested.
Adhere to staff and program guidelines and district procedures and policies.
Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, staff, families and community members.
Demonstrate prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
Other duties as assigned.

Executive Director of Human Resources

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Minnehaha Academy is a PreK – 12 Christian school and a ministry of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church of America. 

Our mission is to provide a high quality education integrating the Christian faith and learning.  

The Executive Director of Human Resources charged with strategic human capital management creates, implements and administers School policies relating to human resource activities and employee relations, and oversees employee development, compensation and benefit programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all hiring, development and termination of employees
  • Manage faculty, coach and supplemental contracts, in alignment with budgets and school needs
  • Prepare and monitor the annual salary and benefits administration
  • Prepare annual budget for salaries and benefits
  • Partner with school administrators in developing policies in accordance with the school’s mission and values
  • Partner with school administrators to anticipate and plan effective professional growth and performance management strategies
  • Partner with school administrators to ensure diversity goals are achieved to maintain a competitive advantage
  • Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal, state, and local requirements, conducting investigations, maintaining records, and representing the organization at hearings as appropriate
  • Advise management on appropriate resolution of employee relations and performance issues
  • Oversee benefit administration of health, flexible spending, retirement, disability, and paid time-off programs
  • Support Finance department on other employee benefits, ie: 403(b) retirement plan, compliance and audits

Senior Leadership:

  • Provide oversight and leadership of the school as a member of the collaborative senior leadership team
  • Assist to develop and implement school policies and procedures
  • Provide information to the Board and other entities as appropriate
  • Support the school President as needed

Teacher- English/Alternative Education English

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JOB GOAL:
To enable the District to provide quality education for all students in the District. Please note, this position will teach some sections of High School English, and some sections of High School English in the District’s Alternative Education program.

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- Library Media Specialist

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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.

Communications Coordinator

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Communications Coordinator
Posting # 3625

Columbia Heights Public Schools is seeking a Communications Coordinator to work at the district offices, supporting district-wide needs. The Communications Coordinator has a strong focus on graphic design (Adobe illustrator and InDesign) and creating content in various formats. They also support development, coordination and implementation of the District’s comprehensive communication plan. The individual in this position works collaboratively with the Director of Communications/Community Education and many other District administrators.

Position information:Located at the District Center offices
261 days/year
.6 FTE24 hours / week (not health benefit eligible)
Various other benefits are available (time off, pension, retirement, others)
Begins August 2021.
Salary based on experience and education

Interested applicants should apply online www.colheights.k12.mn.us

Interviews will be scheduled at the request of the School District.

Questions regarding this position should be directed to Kristen Stuenkel, Director of Communications, at 763-528-4515 or [email protected].

General Definition of Work
Performs difficult professional work supporting the development, coordination and implementation of the District’s
comprehensive communication plan, and related work as apparent or assigned.  Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Communications and Community Education.

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Special RequirementsExperience working in a multicultural setting with diverse groups of people preferred.
Strong experience in graphic design and publication layout using Adobe illustrator and InDesign.
Alternatives to the qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable will also be considered.
Valid driver’s license in the State of Minnesota.

Essential FunctionsCoordinates the updating and improving of the district website and social media products, to include but not limited to formatting, content, photo and/or graphic placement, video embedding, tracking and managing statistics; provides support to district customers by ensuring applicable websites and pages are kept current and relevant.
Coordinates the development of the layout, formatting and finalizing web requirements for district online newsletters.
Coordinates the creating, interviewing, editing, placing and helping promote a variety of videos that tell the district’s story.
Coordinates the creating a variety of graphic electronic and print products to include but not limited to, online visuals, flyers, posters, programs, advertisements, internal brochures and other related public relations and/or marketing materials.
Coordinates the development and implementation of major department projects, including publications, all of which are aligned the comprehensive communications plan.
Coordinates all general graphic needs, including but not limited to social media imaging, marquee imaging, print collateral and website.
Coordinates the web analytical monitoring of district website and social media platforms.
Performs other duties as apparent or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of communications, graphic or web design, marketing or related fields; thorough knowledge of
writing and editing in a media setting; thorough skill in the use of computer equipment; ability to write public
information reports and releases; ability to communicate ideas effectively, orally and in writing; ability to maintain
effective working relationships with school officials, staff, news media and general public.

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in communications, graphic design, marketing, or related field and moderate experience, or
equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and
using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting and occasionally requires standing, walking, reaching
with hands and arms and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for
expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal
spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small
defects and/or small parts, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure
to environmental conditions; work is generally in a quiet location (e.g. library, private offices).