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Teacher on Special Assignment – Emotional and Behavioral Specialist

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Position:  TOSA – Emotional and Behavioral Specialist
Work Schedule:  Full-time, 186 duty days
Start Date:  August 26, 2024 (New teacher professional development is required from August 12-14)

The Emotional and Behavioral Specialist will provide district-wide support focused on building staff capacity around best practices in social and behavioral support for students, including Tier 1 practices and the identification of and selecting appropriate interventions for students in need of Tier 2 and 3 levels of support. The Emotional and Behavioral Specialist will provide guidance and direction to all staff members concerning the implementation of social emotional learning “best practices,” implementation and monitoring of curriculum scope and sequence, and the review and securement of appropriate curriculum materials.

Qualifications:

  • BA/BS degree, advanced degree desirable
  • Minnesota teaching license in Special Education, Social Worker, or Psychologist
  • Knowledge about current SEL “best practices”
  • Knowledge about SEL curriculum content and processes
  • Skilled communicator and facilitator
  • Ability to work independently and in a team with minimum supervision
  • Excellent organizational skills

Responsibilities:

  • Keeps current about emotional/behavioral intervention “best practices” through reading, research, and attending appropriate workshops. Communicates this information directly to staff to ensure that staff obtains the most current information pertaining to teaching methods.
  • Assists in coordinating and providing in-service training for staff in a variety of current SEL educational and curriculum topics so that teachers are well trained in current curriculum and teaching techniques.
  • Assists the Director of Special Services, Executive Director of Student Support and Engagement, and Coordinators in determining and the preparation of staff development opportunities for staff including programming for curriculum days and summer staff development offerings so that relevant workshops are offered on a timely basis.
  • Is a member of the Behavior Consultation Team.
  • Is a member of the Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) Training Team.
  • Facilitates the district social/emotional learning community of practice.
  • Maintains a K-12 materials resource library to ensure that staff has access to quality SEL educational materials that will enhance their teaching.
  • Reviews available technology in SEL areas to provide recommendations for possible School District acquisition.
  • Attends School District and building level committee meetings in order to help provide social emotional educational direction.
  • Support team processes for identifying students needing emotional and/or behavioral interventions.
  • Support systems and process to enhance the instructional environment,  identify interventions needed, implement interventions with fidelity, monitor progress and determine when an intervention needs to be adjusted or abandoned.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

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Position:  Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (ASD Center-Based)
Work Schedule:  Full-time, 186 duty days
Start Date: August 26, 2024
(New teacher professional development is required from August 12-14.)

Required Qualifications:

  • Valid MN teaching license in Early Childhood Special Education, Birth to Age 6
  • Ability to work collaboratively and positively with a multi-disciplinary team
  • Knowledge and experience with due process procedures
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience with conflict resolution
    Training and experience in behavior management and knowledge of crisis response

Responsibilities:

  • Adhere to due process guidelines using district recommended methods and instruments to evaluate and identify the special education needs of students, participate in team decisions regarding eligibility, and facilitate evaluation plans and reports.
  • Serve as a case manager for students by: developing and maintaining IEPs; facilitating IEP meetings; providing parents and/or guardians with Rights and Procedural Safeguards information and notification of team meetings in a timely manner; and developing and sharing progress reports with parents.
  • Working knowledge of and compliance with state and federal rules and regulations.
  • Maintain and promote confidentiality per data privacy, MN Government Data Practices Act, FERPA, and HIPPA legislation.
  • Provide direct instruction to students receiving special education and assist them with attaining their IEP goals.
  • Collaborate with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district wide assessments.
  • Provide job performance feedback to, direct the work of, and support the paraprofessionals in the implementation of the students’ IEP goals.
  • Maintain data as required to monitor and evaluate student progress and communicate regularly with parents of students regarding progress of their child.
  • Advocate for the needs of the students with disabilities.
  • Develop and implement proactive and positive behavioral interventions based on FBA results.
  • Possess knowledge and ability to utilize techniques to maintain a safe environment (i.e. MANDT, CPI, building emergency plan, etc.)
  • Participate in relevant staff development opportunities, be knowledgeable about current promising practices in the field, and stay current with state rules and regulations governing special education.
  • Collaborate with related service providers.
  • Possess knowledge of technology strategies/equipment available to students and, when needed, provide strategy information to general education teachers.
  • Collaborate with outside agencies providing services for students and families, especially when interagency collaboration is required or requested by the family.
  • Communicate effectively and positively with staff, students, parents, and administration.
  • Inquire and bill third parties when parents agree to allow the district to bill their insurance company or medical assistance when needed.
  • Utilize conflict management strategies and resources for support when conflict occurs between staff and/or parents.
  • Attend cluster meetings related to special education.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Special Education Teacher

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Position:  Special Education Teacher
Work Schedule:  Full-time, 186 duty days
Start Date:  August 26, 2024
(New teacher professional development is required from August 12-14.)
Pay: Steps and lanes are in accordance with the teacher labor agreement
Benefits:   Medical, dental, life insurance and other benefits as outlined in teacher summary of benefits

Required Qualifications:

  • Valid MN teaching license in a special education field (EBD License preferred)
  • Ability to work collaboratively and positively with a multi-disciplinary team
  • Knowledge and experience with due process procedures
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience with conflict resolution
  • Training and experience in behavior management and knowledge of crisis response

Responsibilities:

  • Adhere to due process guidelines using district recommended methods and instruments to evaluate and identify the special education needs of students, participate in team decisions regarding eligibility, and facilitate evaluation plans and reports.
  • Serve as a case manager for students by: developing and maintaining IEPs; facilitating IEP meetings; providing parents and/or guardians with Rights and Procedural Safeguards information and notification of team meetings in a timely manner; and developing and sharing progress reports with parents.
  • Working knowledge of and compliance with state and federal rules and regulations.
  • Maintain and promote confidentiality per data privacy, MN Government Data Practices Act, FERPA, and HIPPA legislation.
  • Provide direct instruction to students receiving special education and assist them with attaining their IEP goals.
  • Collaborate with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district wide assessments.
  • Provide job performance feedback to, direct the work of, and support the paraprofessionals in the implementation of the students’ IEP goals.
  • Maintain data as required to monitor and evaluate student progress and communicate regularly with parents of students regarding progress of their child.
  • Advocate for the needs of the students with disabilities.
  • Develop and implement proactive and positive behavioral interventions based on FBA results.
  • Possess knowledge and ability to utilize techniques to maintain a safe environment (i.e. MANDT, CPI, building emergency plan, etc.)
  • Participate in relevant staff development opportunities, be knowledgeable about current promising practices in the field, and stay current with state rules and regulations governing special education.
  • Collaborate with related service providers.
  • Possess knowledge of technology strategies/equipment available to students and, when needed, provide strategy information to general education teachers.
  • Collaborate with outside agencies providing services for students and families, especially when interagency collaboration is required or requested by the family.
  • Communicate effectively and positively with staff, students, parents, and administration.
  • Inquire and bill third parties when parents agree to allow the district to bill their insurance company or medical assistance when needed.
  • Utilize conflict management strategies and resources for support when conflict occurs between staff and/or parents.
  • Attend cluster meetings related to special education.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Adult Basic Education Teacher

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This part-time teaching position provides an opportunity to work with adults in Forest Lake Area Schools Community Education Adult Basic Education program located at the Forest Lake Area Schools Education Center. As a part of the ABE teaching team, this position will require using cooperative teaching strategies during instruction and integrating technology into learning. The focus of this position will be on teaching ESL students who are part of the Family Learning program or and LILA Language Ambassadors.

Equity Specialist – American Indian Education

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Position Type: Equity-Nonlicensed/Equity Specialist

Location: Educational Service Center

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

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Job Summary: Under the direction of Coordinator of Indian Education, the Indian Education Equity Specialist enhances student learning by helping students, parents, teachers, administrators, and other school staff to center racial equity and cultural relevancy into student engagement, parent engagement, community engagement, and staff development. Furthermore, to build and maintain supportive relationships that strengthen student and family connections to school and support the elimination of racial disparities, racial isolation, and to achieve equitable student achievement.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

The primary role of the Equity Specialist is to engage students and families in programming that centers racial equity and cultural relevancy. An additional role is to provide staff development that centers racial equity and cultural relevancy. Duties include collaborating with teachers and other school staff to establish learning partnerships through youth and parent programming; collaborating with school administrators, teachers, human services teams, and other school staff to identify and connect with students who are in need of additional support; liaising and collaborating with school administrator, human services team, and community resources to identify and provide appropriate services for families that transform their schooling experience for equitable results; helping students and families engage their cultural capital to experience schooling in a transformative way; providing outreach services to encourage the involvement of families in transforming the system to ensure equitable student achievement for all; supporting classroom teachers by preparing site Equity Teams to engage in educational transformation that results in equitable student achievement and culturally relevant learning environments; managing data and developing report information; and communicating and collaborating with stakeholders. Lead and learn for racial equity and cultural relevancy in system departments and committees in order to engage in system equity transformation.

The American Indian Education Equity Specialist will provide guidance, leadership and support to schools and departments in the form of professional development, coaching, and other duties as assigned. Assistance provided to schools and district staff will align with the core beliefs of the American Indian education department that include the following:  Supporting and strengthening increased educational outcomes for American Indian students by promoting culturally responsive instruction, curriculum development, and assessment; family and student engagement; and partnerships with departments, schools and the broader community.

American Indian Education empowers American Indian students and their families and enhances their potential through culture-based educational programming. The program reflects key values of families and staff:

Importance of our children;
Importance of education; and
Importance of American Indian culture and heritage.

We are seeking candidates who possess demonstrated leadership skills within a school/district environment; have experience working with American Indian students and families; and be able to demonstrate experience in designing, implementing, and collaborating when providing adult training opportunities and professional development using Indigenous pedagogy and MN state standards. Qualified candidates should advocate for student learning, convey innovative ideas to teachers and school teams, provide strong interpersonal communication skills, utilize problem solving skills effectively, and guide teams towards equitable, evidence based instructional and culturally responsive practices.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Initiate, design and implement culturally specific professional development to district leaders, administrators, and both licensed and unlicensed staff who work within the district within approximately 30schools with focus in the area of American Indian education.
Build relationships with licensed staff in order to coach on: designing and implementing curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment (including progress monitoring and strategic interventions) which includes MN State Standards, specifically American Indian Standard requirements, into all student instruction, curriculum and assessment with intentional use of current student data that accelerates achievement and increases academic outcomes of American Indian students while promoting positive American Indian family engagement.
Synthesize through collaboration all previous ISD 279 curriculum efforts and work with Learning & Achievement Team members in content areas to link specific materials and district standards.
Research, recommend, and model how to implement academic, functional and social emotional evidence based practices to improve student outcomes within a school community.
Research, recommend, model, and disseminate current research and best practice in all areas for learners in Indian Education with intense focus on literacy.
Identify exemplary programs, supplemental components, learning materials and assessment methods for Indian Education.
Increase parent and community awareness of curriculum initiatives for Indian Education.
Assist the Coordinator, and other staff within the department, in conducting staff, student and parent information meetings regarding Indian Education initiatives and conducting needs assessments.
Attend events and act on behalf of the Director and department as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Include:

Bachelor’s degree or 2 year college and 3-5 years related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in Social Services/Social Work & Counseling, Education, Social Justice, Youth Studies, American Indian Studies or other related field of study

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include:

Good communication skills; must have ability to relate effectively with students and staff.
Working with a diverse population.
Effective communication skills, including word processing and e-mail.
Ability to generate enthusiasm and motivate students and adults.
Organization and ability to work on several projects simultaneously.
Creating collaboration among groups of internal and external groups – ability to form bridges between home and school environment – ability to access community resources.
Ability to be self-directed and to initiate work independently.
Ability to work with students, parents, and educators in academic, home and community settings.
Ability to travel within the district.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, sit, walk, and/or stand for extended periods of time, both indoors and outdoors.
Salary:  $52,680 – $62,183 annually.  View salary grid on Page 2, Section 1 of the Salaried Professional’s contract
Job Type/Schedule: Full-time (40/hrs/week), School year, 186 days
Bargaining Unit: Salaried Professionals

Osseo Area Schools offers:

Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
and more
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

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Occupational Therapist

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Saint Paul Public Schools is hiring for Occupational Therapists! Come join our team of dedicated professionals!

  • SPPS is looking to hire Occupational Therapists
  • This is an onsite position and the pay is $49,000 – $90,000 (annually) varies on education and experience.
  • We are aiming to fill this role as soon as possible.
  • The first of the the month following 30 days of employment, employees will be eligible to enroll in Medical/Dental/Vision/401K benefits/other insurance related benefits and accrue sick and vacation time based on hours worked.

Minimum Qualifications
A valid Occupational Therapist license issued by the Minnesota Department of Health.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of research and trends in teaching and learning styles, as well as teaching and learning strategies to meet a wide range of student learning styles and abilities.
Knowledge of, and the ability to use, special education due process system, including timelines and due process paperwork.
Strong interpersonal skills to include the ability to work effectively with teachers, parents and students from diverse backgrounds.
Excellent organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities
The essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:

Support the State of Minnesota Graduation Standards and content area packages to promote curriculum in the school.
Provide occupational therapy screening assessment to students being evaluated for special education or receiving special education. Use Minnesota Department of Education guidelines for Occupational and Physical Therapy for decisions regarding service provision.
Provide intervention, including direct treatment, consultation and follow-up to students, birth to 21 years of age, determined to be in need of education-based occupational therapy. Assist team in determining specific, reasonable and appropriate educational plan including goals and objectives. Measure intervention outcomes through periodic monitoring and data collection.
Counsel students and their families/care givers and other service providers in areas related to occupational therapy screening, evaluation and intervention; make referrals when appropriate.
Select, prescribe, and provide services supporting effective use of assistive technology devices.
Serve as case manager when appropriate and advocate for students.
Collaborate with other professionals. Use communication skills that take into consideration educational and occupational therapy needs and cultural values of others.
Contribute to the District’s inclusive workplace efforts by fostering a safe, welcoming and respectful environment.
Document services for accountability and related billing requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule
This is a 10 month position working 40 hours per week.
Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Teacher negotiated labor agreement. The labor agreement and salary schedule can be found at Labor Agreements – Saint Paul Public Schools (spps.org). The minimum rate of pay for this position is $49,181 annually.
Benefits are available to new employees after 30 days of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, sick leave, pension plan, tax-free retirement account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, dental insurance and disability insurance. A benefits summary is available at Benefit Summaries by Bargaining Unit – Saint Paul Public Schools (spps.org).

How to Apply
To be considered further, please apply for this position and attach a resume and cover letter to your online application.
The Human Resource Department will review your application materials and contact you regarding the next steps.
To attach additional documents to your online application, click on the “Additional Attachments” link from the applicant homepage and upload your documents as attachments. Valid file extensions for attaching a document include .doc, .txt, .rtf, and .pdf.
This position will remain open until filled.

Other Information
Transcript – Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of hire. You must submit official transcripts within 30 days of your start date. Formal credential evaluation is required for post-secondary education completed outside of the United States.
Veteran’s Preference – If you are an eligible veteran applying for a job where veteran’s preference applies and wish to claim Veterans Preference you must submit a legible copy of your DD214 to the Human Resource Department with your employment application. If your claim is approved, five or ten additional points will be added to your final passing score.
Criminal Background Investigation and Reference Checks – Reference checks and a criminal background investigation will be completed as a condition of hire for all new employees and for former employees who have not been employed by the District for more than six months.

Essential Functions
Essential functions are job duties that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation through the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disability Amendments Act (ADAAA). The essential functions are typical duties as outlined under Responsibilities.
Regular and reliable attendance.
May be exposed to various cleaning products.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Saint Paul Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.

Equity Statement
SPPS is committed to eliminating racial disparities and predictability in achievement and to a workforce which embodies this commitment.