Metro

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.

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.

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.