South Central

Provides instruction and behavioral interventions for students placed in the River Bend Imprints Program BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.Participates as a team member in the planning and implementation of academic/treatment programs for individual students and their families. This includes consultation with school personnel, parents, and appropriate agencies regarding possible intervention strategies for students. 2.Serves as IEP manager for students assigned to the Imprints Program. This includes completion of all necessary due process forms and adherence to due process timelines and other requirements. 3.Provides academic instruction, social skills training and behavioral intervention consistent with each student’s IEP. 4.Participates as part of the team in determining appropriateness of placement of pupils within the Imprints Program. 5.Coordinates the daily activities and supervises Program Support Assistant(s). 6.Adheres to data privacy requirements and other policies as established by River Bend Education District. 7.Develops and designs curriculum which addresses student needs and is consistent with the mission of the Imprints Program. This should reflect, when possible, the curriculum requirements of the resident district. 8.Performs other duties as assigned by the Director and/or Coordinator.

Speech Clinician position starting for the 2016-2017 school year at Sleepy Eye Public School – District 84 Position Purpose – Under the general supervision of the School Principal, to maximize the speech pathology learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students’ specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment. Essential Functions – Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning. – Participates in PPT’s and assists in developing Individual Educational Plans (“IEP”) for students. – Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students’ IEP’s and behavior management plans. – Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed. – Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student’s abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services. – Serves as ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school. – Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community. – Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws. – Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and parents. – Assists in the orientation of new teachers, and provides in-service training in guidance. – Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records. Additional Duties – Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.