Hearing Impaired Interpreters – 7 hours per day – 3 Positions – Middle School, High School and Journey Program – Beginning the 2020-21 school year
Metro
Principal – Associate Middle School
Mahtomedi Public Schools is currently seeking an outstanding individual to serve as Associate Principal at our Middle School beginning July 1, 2020.
Mahtomedi Public Schools takes pride in the exemplary academic and extracurricular performance of our students, strong community support and talented staff.
The Middle School currently serves a population of approximately 800 students grades 6-8. This position supports the Middle School Principal as the leadership team for staff, students and families.
This position is 11 months, or 0.9FTE.
Occupational Therapist
Job Summary
Occupational Therapists provide a related service to support the special needs of qualified students with IEP’s, assigning, designing, and implementing appropriate therapies, preparing and maintaining appropriate records, and related work as apparent or assigned.
Job Functions
Provide direct and indirect Occupational Therapy (OT) to identified students in home or schools.
Train special and general education staff, parent and other team members on specific interventions.
Recommend and train staff, parents and/or students on equipment; observes student in various educational environments and provides recommendations; adapts and/or modifies materials.
Implement educational plans as describe on individual IEP/IIIP/IFSP and provide information for building staff as needed.
Maintain appropriate IEP records and reports. Collect data on progress on goals and objectives for each student and meet all required timelines.
Maintain accurate up to date records in the areas of program data collection and third party billing.
Communicate effectively with students, families, educators, and administrators regarding student programs and progress.
Adhere to all district policies and procedures.
Support the district’s mission, vision and values.
Work cooperatively with general education teachers and staff and provide building consultation, support and training as needed.
Create and maintain a professional working relationship with families and staff.
Conduct assessments, comprehensive report results, and follow Minnesota state criteria in area(s) of special education eligibility as well as mandated timelines.
Determine and complete purchase orders for supplies, materials, and equipment based on student needs.
Participate in building and District level professional development activities.
Measure and document therapy outcomes and attendance.
Collaborate with district motor team to share best practices and new therapy initiatives.
Adhere to federal and state statute and rules related to individualized service and due process.
Perform all other duties and responsibilities in certification areas as directed by the Director of Special Services and/or the Building Principal.
Other duties as assigned.
Elementary School Counselor
School Counselor position is available at Wyoming Elementary to provide guidance & counseling services to elementary age students beginning the 2020-21 school year.
Application deadline: 5/15/2020 or until filled.
Teacher- Early Childhood Special Education
JOB GOAL:
To enable the District to provide quality education for all students in the District; to provide special education services to help alleviate the specific educational areas of concern that prevent the student from experiencing school success.
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. Provides direct specialized instruction to students with disabilities.
2. Planning and organizing effectively.
3. Demonstrating competency in his/her area.
4. Creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning.
5. Providing opportunities for individual differences.
6. Making provisions for individual differences.
7. Encouraging the development of independent work habits.
8. Using appropriate language for students to model.
9. Using varied and appropriate instructional techniques to accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.
10. Managing and participating in the IEP process (evaluation, IEP development and implementation, progress report and related paperwork).
11. Must communicate effectively and in a timely manner with all stakeholders using oral, written, and electronic means.
12. Must attend work regularly.
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. Implementing and directing educational strategies to be utilized by support staff.
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.
Middle School Principal
Job Summary
Serve as an instructional and data leader for the Middle School. Lead and manage all programs, services, staff, and students. Responsible for decisions that promote effective staff work, understanding of student needs, quality curriculum and learner outcomes, and use of best teaching practices to improve learning. Support the delivery and administration of District educational programs, including the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme.