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Occupational Therapist

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Provide screening, assessment, program development, and therapy to special education students birth-21.  Consult with parents, teachers, and aides as to interventions, accommodations, and programming for students in need of occupational therapy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Knowledge of federal and state criteria for providing occupational therapy services as a related special education service.
Knowledge of state due process procedures.
Provide intervention strategies through building intervention teams.
Participate on the Child Study Teams in assigned buildings.
Knowledge and skills to conduct occupational therapy evaluations using a variety of assessment tools and communicate written results as part of the evaluation summary report.
Participate in student Evaluation and IEP Meetings
Formulate goals and objectives based on evaluation results and communicate progress toward achievement of these goals.
Work and communicate effectively with students, parents, school staff, and outside agencies.
Develop treatment plans and provide direct and indirect occupational therapy services to students in individual, group, or home settings.
Supervise occupational therapy assistants.
Complete MA billing for applicable students.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

School Social Worker

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JOB GOAL:

To provide family systems assessment, interventions, and referral to community resources, and act as liaison between the school and human services agencies regarding specific student issues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

SERVICES TO STUDENTS:

Performs casework management for the individual student with the objective of improvement of personal, social, and emotional adjustment.
Specifically addresses student issues surrounding chronic truancy, alcohol/drug abuse, school age parenting, behavioral difficulties, family difficulties, emotional/mental health problems, suicidal behaviors, and other at risk conditions.
Coordinates alcohol and other drug abuse screening, referral, interventions, and aftercare for students with alcohol and other drug abuse issues.
Provides individual and group counseling as needed.  (In depth clinical counseling will be provided outside the school setting and will not be done by school personnel).
SERVICES TO FAMILIES:
Performs casework service with families as an integral component for helping students with adjustment difficulties.
Coordinates and provides parent support activities for families in crisis, for families in need of parenting skills, and for families of special needs students.
Conducts home visits.
Acts as a family resource for referrals to outside agencies.
COLLABORATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs case consultation and collaboration with other school personnel.
Collaborates on behalf of the school with social agencies and mental health agencies.
Collaborates, consults with, and serves as a member of  the student support services team.
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations with students, staff, families and outside agencies.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attends conferences and meetings to keep updated in areas of responsibility.
Participates in various community, county, and state activities when available and appropriate.
Maintains association with local and state organizations for School Social Workers.
Represents the school district on relevant interagency committees and projects.
Promotes and provides conditions of confidentiality that relate to privileged information.
Follows the policies and procedures of the school district.
Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility and continuous improvement efforts.
Assumes agreed upon professionally appropriate responsibilities as they relate to the school.
Attends work regularly.
Communicates effectively and in a timely manner with all stakeholders using oral, written, and electronic means.
Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Executive Director of Student Services

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The Executive Director of Student Services reports to the Superintendent and directs the planning, development, organization, management, direction, and implementation of all aspects of Special Education and Student Services for the District including but not limited to social-emotional wellbeing, health services, special education, Title I, services for English learners, grant-funded programs, student discipline, and Section 504 compliance. Furthermore, the Executive Director ensures compliance with all laws, codes, and regulations related to Student Services; evaluates assigned personnel, and collaborates/provides support   to administrative and professional staff in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision, and priorities of the Lakeville Area School District.

Please see the full job description on the Lakeville Area Schools employment website.

Teacher – Special Education (18-21 Year Old, Community Program)

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JOB GOAL: To provide quality, community based education and IEP implementation for 18-21 year old students.

 

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:

Collaborating with the District Transition Coordinator to develop student programming.
Providing direct, specialized instruction to students with disabilities in the community setting.
Executing varied and appropriate instructional techniques to accomplish predetermined instructional objectives/IEP goals.
Managing the IEP process focused on transition skills and post secondary success (evaluation, IEP development and implementation, progress report and related paperwork).
Developing student’s independent work habits and functional skills.
Managing, training, directing, and supervising the work of assigned paraprofessional staff.
Communicating effectively and in a timely manner with all stakeholders using oral, written, and electronic means.
Planning and organizing effectively.
Demonstrating competency in his/her area.
Creating and maintaining a safe atmosphere conducive to learning.
Providing opportunities for individual success
Making provisions for individual differences.
Modeling appropriate language for students to model.
Attending work regularly.
Ability to transport students in the community as needed.

 

Professional Relationships: The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with students by:

Encouraging respect for the rights, opinions, property, and contributions of others.
Being sensitive to factors which affect pupil achievement and behavior.
Being available for extra help.
Using methods of management that result in desired changes in behavior.
Communicating and maintaining a working relationship with parents.
Maintaining confidentiality with respect to students and their records.
Refraining from personal criticisms of staff and students with students.
Avoiding use of position for commercial gain.

 

The teacher is expected to establish and maintain a professional relationship with fellow staff members and community partners by:

Demonstrating solution focused approaches in problem solving with staff and community members.
Consulting with co-workers in evaluating and meeting student needs.
Leaving clear and complete instructions for substitutes.
Following curriculum and policies approved by the Board.
Cooperating in the evaluation of the present curriculum and recommending possible revision of the curriculum.
Providing formative feedback to support staff that will improve student learning.

 

Professional Development: The teacher is expected to demonstrate professional learning and development by:

Seeking out and actively participating in professional learning opportunities.
Keeping abreast of and implementing best practices in his/her particular area and in education as a whole.
Exploring new teaching techniques as alternatives to better accomplish predetermined instructional objectives.
Serving on District committees, task forces, work groups, etc., as requested.

 

Program Manager, Licensed School Social Worker

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Saint Paul Public Schools is hiring for a Program Manager, Licensed School Social Worker! Come join our team of dedicated professionals!

  • SPPS is looking to hire a Program Manager, Licensed School Social Worker (SWW) – JOB ID 1019890.
  • This is an onsite position and the pay is $79,000 – $115,000 (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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Position Summary

Under the leadership of the Assistant Director of Special Education or Special Education Supervisor, the Programs Manager, School Social Work is responsible for providing leadership to school social workers serving
students with and without disabilities from birth to age 22. The Program Manager, School Social Work collaborates with key stakeholders across multiple district programs and departments, school leaders, school staff, district
leaders, community partners and the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) to ensure an effective and comprehensive district plan for implementing continuous improvements, supports, and evidence-based practices that impact district school social work services. Responsibilities include the recruitment, hiring, and assignment of school social workers (SSW) across the district, and providing ongoing SSW supervision including support for problem-solving, best practices for service delivery, engaging families in decision making, and
special education due process and compliance.

Supervision Received

Report to the Assistant Director of Special Education or Special Education Supervisor.

Responsibilities

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

  • Oversee school social workers (SSWs) across the district in collaboration with school principals or designated program leadership.
  • Coordinates the district¿s support for improvement in identified schools by aligning support through communication, planning, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders.
  • Collaborates with key stakeholders across multiple district programs, departments, and schools.
  • Develop processes, tools, and protocols around coaching, implementation, monitoring, and data analysis.
  • Serves on various district committees, teams, and work groups.
  • Designs and prepares a variety of tools and documents to assist leadership teams.
  • Communicates regularly with site leaders and site administrators to ensure program compliance, including visiting sites and providing feedback.
  • Works within allocated budget and data-based accountability.
  • Works with district staff to organize logistics of purchasing materials and resources.Works in collaboration with all project teams.
  • Continuously finds ways to improve the program and growth and development with team.

Responsibilities (continued)

  • Supervises, interviews, hires, and trains assigned staff, including the coordination, oversight and provision of social work or clinical supervision as required by the MN Board of Social Work.
  • Creates and presents professional development and program initiatives.
  • Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Considerable knowledge of district, state, and national educational standards and best practices, especially those related to the provision of school social work services.
  • Working knowledge of the use of technology in both instruction and daily work duties.
  • Considerable knowledge of infusing technology to foster student learning and success.
  • Knowledge of positive behavioral interventions, group counseling techniques with children and/or youth, and diagnosis and treatment of mental health concerns.
  • Knowledge of community resources and social services.
  • Effective skills in budget management with multiple funding sources, such as district, state, federal, and private grants.
  • Effective skills in supporting professional level staff in the implementation of several program activities simultaneously.
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multiple constituencies.
  • Ability to effectively establish relationships with district and site staff and representatives of organizations at the local, national, and international level.
  • Ability to collaborate with students, staff, families, and partners to provide services that support the SPPS needs of students throughout the district.
  • Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of persons from diverse cultural, ethnic, racial and socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Ability to use data to plan curriculum, assess programs, and distribute resources.
  • Capacity to effectively facilitate meetings and liaise between partners.
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to build and develop effective teams.
  • Experience in the creation, implementation and facilitation of professional development programs and presentations.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree in Social Work or a closely related field.
  • Three (3) years of experience in a position requiring school program/project coordination, team leadership or a closely related field.
  • A valid Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) issued by the Minnesota Board of Social Work and a current PreK-12 License issued by the Minnesota Department of Education.
  • OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters degree in Social Work or closely related field.
  • Five years of experience providing social work services in settings serving students receiving special education services.
  • Two years of special education leadership experience (e.g., lead staff, coach, or related informal leadership experience).
  • Direct experience working with families.
  • Direct experience working with community organizations.
  • Expertise in trauma informed schools.
  • Administrator licensure (e.g., Director of Special Education, Principal licensure), or willingness to obtain.
  • Valid Minnesota drivers license without restrictions.

PAY, BENEFITS & WORK SCHEDULE
This is a 12 month position working 40 hours per week. The salary schedule can be found on the Labor Agreements page.

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 summary of benefits can be found on the Benefits Summaries page.

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.

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 an equitable workforce where all employees represent this commitment through equitable practices in their job position.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $79,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance