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Minnesota Association of School Administrators

South Central

School Counselor

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Position Summary: 
The School Counselor promotes and enhances the overall academic mission by providing services that strengthen home/school/community partnerships and alleviate barriers to learning.  The School Counselor significantly contributes to the development of a health, safe and caring environment by advancing the understanding of the emotional and social development of children and the influences of family, community and cultural differences on student success and by implementing effective intervention strategies.  The School Counselor will be a part of each school’s student assistance team.

Position Requirements:
Master’s degree and licensure as a School Counselor.  Experience and training in group and individual counseling with school-age population.  Working knowledge in areas of child abuse and neglect.  Sensitivity to students in need and the ability to communicate effectively with students, adults and community agencies.  Preferred county-wide knowledge of community resources.

Other Skills & Abilities:   
Thorough knowledge of the policies, procedures, methods and techniques used for assessing sociological needs of individual students; thorough knowledge of federal and state mandates and local procedures and regulations relating to social and community support programs; thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of providing effective therapy for students; thorough knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in the special education process for diagnostic and evaluative procedures; thorough knowledge of federal and state mandate and local procedures and regulations relating to special education program; thorough skill in the use of personal computers and related software packages, hardware and peripheral equipment; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to use data to make decisions; ability to work with and through other school personnel, parents and community agencies; ability to communicate and establish effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers and administrators.  Consistent and reliable attendance.

Lead Teacher – PEEK Middle School (ALC)

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 PEEK Lead Teacher – Middle School (ALC)

Mankato Area Public Schools has a full-time (1.00 FTEs) position available as a Lead Teacher at the PEEK Middle School ALC Program beginning with the 2022-23 school year.

Summary of Duties:
As the PEEK Lead Teacher, you will support the development and implementation of a solid academic and SEL program. In this role, you will provide Tier II and Tier III interventions for students who need more intensive levels of support for academics and SEL. In this position, you will work in collaboration with students’ home school staff and serve as a liaison between the school, families, and community organizations.

Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, coordinate unique academic learning experiences and support for students, through project-based learning and experiential education.
Under general supervision, coordinate social-emotional learning (SEL) support for students, as well as SEL professional development for staff working directly with students on your caseload.
Communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff.
Assist with identifying students who need additional (intensive/Tier III) SEL support as it aligns with a student’s IEP.
Ability to provide Tier II and/or Tier III SEL interventions directly or through consultation with other educators and support staff. Consultation and collaboration with others are important in the development of SEL skills.
Participate in collaborative planning and case management with community agencies that support students’ abilities.
Make home visits as necessary to strengthen home-school relationships, and engage parents with students to support the student’s academic and SEL growth and progress.
Maintain professional practice and development, staying current with recent approaches to improving academics and SEL for students, staff, and families.
Gather and track data on student progress.
Work independently, with minimal supervision and guidance, in performing all assigned responsibilities in an efficient and correct manner.

Requirements:

Must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid Minnesota teaching license. Master’s degree in Education or related field preferred.
Strong interpersonal relationships with students, staff, and parents
Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms
Ability to develop and compile a variety of records and reports
Experience with spreadsheets and assessing data, and student data systems.

Application deadline: 
May 28, 2022, or until filled.

Candidates should complete the online application found at www.isd77.org. Please upload 3 current letters of recommendation to your online application.

This position will be filled on the basis of experience, competency, and qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the District. District 77 complies with state and federal fair employment regulations.
For further information contact Brian Hansen, Principal,  Area Learning Center at 507-387-3047.

Agriculture Teacher

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Position Summary:
Provide instruction to students in grades 9-12 in the area of Agriculture Education and work in collaboration with Agriculture teachers to promote our career pathways program connecting students to essential careers in Agriculture and Industrial Technology. Strong background in using data to drive instruction, working in collaboration with department members through a PLC model, and strong content knowledge desired.

Qualifications:
Valid MN teaching license in Industrial Arts Technology/Agriculture Education.

Elementary Music Teacher

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Position Summary:
As an Owatonna teacher, you have the opportunity to set the tone for learning for the rest of a student’s life.  When students have a personalized, educational, happy experience during their school years, they are more prepared to take on the challenges of life including college and/or careers.  You are able to teach students to love learning and also how to overcome the challenges and obstacles they face that keep them from reaching their goals. While adhering to the core curriculum required by the state, you are able to find creative, engaging ways to teach students real life application of the concepts they are learning.

Qualifications:
Use for specialist areas (i.e. Physical Education, Art, Music):

Valid MN Elementary Teaching license. Bi-lingual skills in Spanish or Somali desired. Demonstrated use of 21st Century strategies and approaches to ensure all learners achieve the highest levels. Positive behavior intervention and supports. Experience in utilizing an inquiry approach to instruction across all content areas and a background in STEM and integration of Literacy and Numeracy beneficial.

Industrial Technology Teacher

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Position Summary:
Provide instruction to students in grades 9-12 in the area of Industrial Technology Education and work in collaboration with Industrial Technolgy teachers to promote our career pathways program connecting students to essential careers in Industrial Technology. Strong background in using data to drive instruction, working in collaboration with department members through a PLC model, and strong content knowledge desired.

Qualifications:
Valid MN teaching license in Industrial Arts/Technology Education.

Elementary Special Services Supervisor

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Position Summary: 
The Elementary Special Services Supervisor is responsible to promote the educational development of students with special learning needs; and under the direction of the Director of Special Services to share in the duties and responsibilities of providing leadership to special education programs and services, supervision of instruction, evaluation of special education certified staff and paraprofessionals, special services contracts, and public relations.

Position Requirements:
The Supervisor must possess and demonstrate excellent leadership interpersonal and organizational skills, highly developed written and oral communication skills, successful experience working with individuals and groups, demonstrated ability in problem-solving and conflict resolution, and collaborative approaches with stakeholders.  A valid MN Director of Special Education license is required, with a minimum of five years of successful teaching experience; three or more years of teaching experience with special education students/programs preferred.