Half time (.5) Art teaching position is available at Forest Lake Area Senior High School, beginning the 2019-2020 school year, to tach a variety of secondary art classes.
Application deadline: until filled.
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Physical Therapist – Extended School Year
Position: Physical Therapist – Extended School Year
Location: Early Childhood Special Education Program
ESY Dates: 7/8/2019 – 7/25/2019 (6 hours per week)
Salary: $39.45/hr
This postion is a temporary position for the extended school year Early Childhood Special Education program.
Required Qualifications:
1. Current licensure as an Physical Therapist
2. Good written and verbal communication skills
3. Good physical strength and mobility required
4. Can facilitate both small and large groups of students
5. Can collaborate with multiple team members
Desired Qualifications:
1. School experience working with students with disabilities
2. CPR and First Aid training
3. Knowledge of special education due process
4. Knowledge and/or experience with therapy documentation and scheduling
5. Knowledge and/or experience in behavior management
Application Procedure:
Apply online at www.isd622.org.
ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.
Occupational Therapist – Extended School Year – 3 Positions
Position: Occupational Therapist – Extended School Year – 3 Positions
Location: Early Childhood Special Education Program
ESY Dates: 7/1/19 – 7/25/19 (M-Th, 7:30am-12:30pm) – required staff inservice 7/1/19 (7:30am-12:30pm – 5 hours) and 7/25/19 (1:00-3:30- 2.5 hours)
Salary: $39.45/hr
These three postions are temporary positions for the extended school year Early Childhood Special Education program.
Required Qualifications:
Current license in Occupational Therapy by the MN Department of Health
Certification from National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
Bachelor’s degree or higher in occupational therapy from an AOTA accredited institution
Experience in pediatric and/or school occupational therapy.
Experience in preschool age evaluation, assessment, and intervention.
Excellent oral and written communication including report writing and family interview skills.
Knowledge and experience with Special Education due process and ECSE/Part C requirements
Desired Qualifications:
Understanding and experience in community resource systems.
Computer and data management skills.
Bilingual preferred.
Responsibilities:
Evaluate students referred for possible exceptional educational sensory and motor needs and prepare written reports of the evaluation and findings. With the IEP team, use federal and state criteria for decisions regarding service provision.
Collaborate with Child Study Teams in assigned buildings, IEP team members and other school personnel in providing appropriate services for students. Work with the IEP team to develop an appropriate educational plan including specific and measurable goals, objectives and adaptations in the student’s educational environment.
Provide consultation, indirect and direct treatment to individuals and groups of special education students determined to need occupational therapy to benefit from their special education.
Develop treatment plans, collect data on students, review student progress, and write progress reports as specified on the student’s IEP.
Keep data and submit third-party reimbursement forms on all students who have billable IEP services.
Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, as assigned to the OTR, and in conjunction with current professional standards.
Consult with educational staff about the following: instructional techniques related to fine and gross motor skill development, sensory strategies, activities of daily living, visual motor skills, and positioning and neuromuscular development.
Communicate effectively with families/caregivers and other service providers in areas related to occupational therapy evaluation and intervention.
Attend and actively participate in child study meetings, IEP team meetings, Motor Team meetings, parent/teacher meetings and other meetings as assigned by building principals.
Evaluate, prescribe and provide services supporting effective use of technology devices and adaptive equipment for students when appropriate.
Other related duties as assigned.
ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.
ECSE Speech Language Pathologist – Extended School Year – 3 Positions
Position: ECSE Speech Language Pahtologist – Extended School Year – 3 Positions
ESY Dates: 7/1/19 – 7/25/19 (M-Th, 7:30am-12:30pm) — Required staff inservice 7/1/19 (7:30-12:30- 5 hours) and 7/25/19 (1:00-3:30- 2.5 hours)
Location: Beaver Lake
Salary: $39.45/hr
These three postions are temporary positions for the extended school year Early Childhood Special Education program at Beaver Lake.
Required Qualifications:
Masters Degree or equivalent
MN Licensure as a K-12 Speech Language Pathologist (licensure must be obtained by start date)
Ability to work collaboratively through a variety of service models: consultation, teaming, and direct service
Knowledge and experience with due process procedures
Excellent communications skills
CCC preferred
Past experience wtih third party billing
Computer proficiency
ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.
ECSE Teachers – Extended School Year
We are anticipating seven openings at Beaver Lake Education Center. These postions are temporary positions for the extended school year Early Childhood Special Education program.
Position: ECSE Teacher – Extended School Year
Location: Beaver Lake
ESY Dates: 7/1/19 – 7/25/19 (M-Th, 7:30am-12:30pm) — required staff inservice 7/1/19 (7:30-12:30- 5 hours) and 7/25/19 (1:00-3:30- 2.5 hours)
Salary: $39.45/hr
Required Qualifications:
Valid MN teaching license in a special education field
Experience teaching school-age students
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.
ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.
Special Education Resource Teacher 1.0
Position: Special Education Resource Teacher (1.0)
Location: Webster Elementary
Start date: 8/26/2019
Salary and Benefits: Per Teacher Master Agreement (may be viewed at http://www.isd622.org/)
Required Qualifications:
Valid MN teaching license in a special education field
Experience teaching school-age students
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.
ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.