Long Term Substitute Approximately December 6, 2017-January 12, 2018. Responsibilities: Develops and Plans Instructional Activities Conducts Classroom Instruction Professional Collaboration Qualifications: BA or BS degree Certification by the State of Minnesota Appropriate licensure required New Prague High School is a progressive 9-12 high school offering its students a comprehensive curriculum and a variety of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. This position requires a individual with a growth mindset and the ability to to work collaboratively in Professional Learning Communities. New Prague Area Schools is a consistently growing district of 4,000 students, Pre K through 12. The district is located about 45 miles southwest of the Twin Cities. The district serves the students and community members of the New Prague, Elko New Market, northern Lonsdale areas, as well as several other communities. The district offers a small-town quality of life with easy access to the conveniences of a major metropolitan area. I.S.D. 721 is an equal opportunity employer. Application deadline 12/1/17 www.npaschools.org
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Chemical Health Specialist
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK: This position is a shared position between the Jordan and New Prague Area Public Schools. This position will require working closely with student support teams, working with student chemical and mental health needs, facilitating meetings and intermediate administrative and human support work. This position will provide resources to the community, staff, students, families and acts as a liaison with other service providers to provide a continuum of care to students. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the building principal and director of special services. QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Facilitates regularly scheduled or crisis meetings with students to assess and work through mental health, chemical health, social and/or emotional concerns. Facilitates group mediation and family meetings. Acts as a liaison between parents, teachers and other care staff; takes and responds to immediate or ongoing information requests related to student progress. Provides case consultation related to student concerns. Attends various meetings as a representative of the department. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: BS or BA in Social Work Chemical Health, Mental Health Experience working with adolescents Chemical Health training and experience PREFERRED: LADC LICENSE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting. This work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. This work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using of measuring devices, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic). TO APPLY: Apply online @ www.jordan.k12.mn.us or www.npaschools.org For questions contact: Mr. Chad Williams [email protected] 952-492-4230 Amy Johnson [email protected] 952-758-1724 DEADLINE TO APPLY: December 8, 2017
Special Education Teacher
Special EducationTeacher School TBD Posted until Filled Position Start Date: upon hire FTE:1.0 FTE Banded/Graded: C-5-2 Responsible To: Building Principal; Special Education Director/Supervisor Qualifications: Valid State of Minnesota License inSpecial Education; any disability area. *Mid-Year Graduates are Welcome to Apply* Major Job Functions; Specific Tasks/Required Knowledge, Ability and Skills: see attachment Compensation and Yearly Duration of Employment: Compensation will be determined by District 112 and the Chaska Education Association (CEA). Background check will be conducted. If you are changing positions or the number of hours you work, your benefits may change. Please make sure to check the eligibility as listed in the above agreement. If recommended for employment, applicant will provide proof of legal right to work in the United States if required. Application Procedure: Please apply online at: http://www.district112.org (only online applications will be accepted).
Special Education Teacher
Teacher Position Description (note this is a year round position) Function: *Provide academic and social instruction to students with autism in school environment focusing on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. *Work with MAC clinicians to assess student’s individual developmental, cognitive and social needs to provide developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs. *Work in unison with ABA therapists and clinicians in creating a successful school/therapeutic environment. Qualifications:
Special Education Teacher
Teacher Position Description (note this is a year round position) Function: *Provide academic and social instruction to students with autism in school environment focusing on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. *Work with MAC clinicians to assess student’s individual developmental, cognitive and social needs to provide developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs. *Work in unison with ABA therapists and clinicians in creating a successful school/therapeutic environment. Qualifications:
Superintendent of Schools
Edina Public Schools (EPS) of Edina, MN announces the opening of a search for a new School Superintendent who will assume responsibilities on July 1, 2017. The new leader will succeed Dr. Ric Dressen who has served as the superintendent since 2006. This position offers an outstanding opportunity for a strong committed individual to serve this nationally recognized first-ring Minneapolis suburban public school system. EPS serves a large portion of the city of Edina, Minnesota of approximately 47,500 residents. Our enrollment consists of approximately 8,500 students, which in 2017-18 will be spread across six elementary schools (gr. K-5), two middle schools (gr. 6-8), and one high school (gr. 9-12). EPS also includes an award winning early education program, providing early learning opportunities for children ages 0-5 and their families, and a comprehensive community education program providing educational opportunities and services for learners of all ages, from birth through age 85+. Our mission statement, crafted in 1989 and often shortened to the phrase, All for All, remains relevant today. In partnerships with students, staff, families and community members we strive to educate all individuals to be responsible, lifelong learners who possess the skills, knowledge, creativity, sense of self-worth, and ethical values necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing, culturally diverse, global society. Edina Public Schools is proud of our tradition of excellence. But we also know that with such a reputation we must be responsive to changing student, community and workforce needs and expectations. While our brand continues to be strong, we must also look at developing that next generation of Edina Public Schools in ways that meet the needs of today’s students and those we will serve tomorrow. Through personalized learning, innovative programming and a commitment to partnership and collaboration, EPS is focusing on the needs of today’s learners with an eye to the future. Such efforts are reflected in our Strategic Plan for 2017 and beyond: Building the Next Generation of Edina Public Schools. Please go to www.bwpassociates.com to complete, a letter of interest, an online Applicant Data Form, and to electronically submit a resume with at least four letters of reference.