Southeast

Position Information:

• School Social Worker/Counselor – Early Childhood and 18-21 Transitions Program
• 1.0 FTE at  Brookside

 Job Summary:

• Liaison with students, parents, school staff, and community agencies
• Analyzes and interprets information for recommendations regarding needs and services
• Participates in Child Intervention Teams
• Collaborates with classroom teachers identifying special needs services for youth
• Provides social work services to students and parents
• Participates as a resource person for in-service training and planning
• Participates in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process as required
• Makes referral to public or private agencies with appropriate follow-up
• Provides therapeutic & rehabilitative mental health services in conjunction with students on IEPs
• Completes mental health assessments for special education students
• Assist students to improve their academic, personal and social functioning
• Provide social skills, anger management, stress reduction and/or other similar instruction to students in order to remove barriers for learning

Qualifications:

• Must hold appropriate Minnesota teaching license as a Licensed School Social Worker or Counselor (licensed by the Board of Social Work and the Minnesota Board of Teaching)
• Previous experience preferred
• Possess excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
• Candidates preferred to have one of the following:
  • Enrolled in a Social Work Master’s program from an accredited college / university
  • Have an MSW from an accredited college/university
  • LGSW (Licensed Graduate Social Worker) or LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker)

Position Information:

• The Albert Lea Online Academy is being offered for students in grades 6-12. This online learning platform is for students who are self-motivated and enjoy learning in a virtual environment. Courses are all provided through the online platform using video modules, reading for learning in the subject matter, journaling, and other online resources. Teachers will guide students, check on their progress in the virtual lessons/assignments, correct work as appropriate, and regularly communicate updates to parents/students. Parents and guardians will be the learning coach to ensure the child is attending and completing their daily work.

 

• Albert Lea School District is accepting applications for a 0.2 FTE Special Education Teacher for the Albert Lea Online Academy, 2022-2023 school year.  Responsibilities include traditional academic duties in an online format and supporting students in their educational experience.  Preferred Licensure Areas include OHD and SLD (multiple licenses preferred but not required). The successful candidate in this position should be excellent at communicating whether via Email/Text Message or via Phone Calls/Google Meets with families and students.  Quality communications with Families is expected and staff will also be working with the Parent/Guardian learning coaches.  Experience in working with students/families online and in working with technology are preferred.  The successful candidate may be asked to complete an Out-of-Field Permission (OFP) with PELSB as needed for the position.

 

Questions can be directed to John Double, Principal of the Albert Lea Online Academy, at [email protected].

 

Qualifications:

• Valid Minnesota license
• Possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with teaching in an Online Format preferred
• Previous teaching experience preferred

Extracurricular activities and athletics opportunities are available.