Southeast

Hiawatha Valley Education District (HVED) provides special education services to 13 School Districts and 3 Charter Schools within five counties of southeast Minnesota: Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona. HVED also has a Setting IV Behavior Program, Students Achieving Integrated Services (SAIL), that provides programming for students in grades K-12 with challenging behaviors currently receiving special education services. The SAIL program is located in Kellogg.  Along with the SAIL program, HVED provides programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (SPECTRUM). Our SPECTRUM program is located in Hokah.HVED offers an Alternative Learning Center housed in MN College SE located in Winona, MN.  HVED is committed to providing the best services to staff, students, and member districts in southeast Minnesota. Come join our team to be a part of a great organization!

Position Title: ALC Teacher
Location:  Minnesota State College Southeast, Winona, MN

Position Purpose
Hiawatha Valley Education District is seeking a talented, driven Alternative Learning Center (ALC) Teacher.  This is a .5 teaching position and program created to collaborate with Minnesota State College Southeast to provide an opportunity for secondary students to take college courses at Minnesota State College Southeast while achieving their high school diploma. This .5 teaching position will provide the opportunity to teach the students high school credits while also scheduling and motivating students in technical and community college courses. This program and ALC classroom will be within Minnesota State College Southeast, located in Winona, MN.

Essential Performance ResponsibilitiesFacilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum
Collaborate and work with Minnesota State College Southeast to provide the best growth and opportunities for high school students
Create a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment that is conducive to individualized and small group learning
Provide feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Document teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes
Understand and utilize Odysseyware and other online learning curriculum for students
Other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor
Note:    The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as computers, laptops, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements
Minimal travel requirements

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office, classroom, and community college environments.

Qualifications ProfileCertification/License: Minnesota State Secondary License (grades 7-12) required
Experience with at-risk students in a setting that provides group and one-on-one instruction for all academic needs strongly preferred
Salary Range:  Competitive salary and benefits package.  Based on years of experience and credentials.

FLSA Status:       Exempt

·  Position Type:
Student Support Services/ Long Term Sub – Special Education Teacher at SAIL (Students Achieve Integrated Learning)

·  Date Posted:
10/27/2022

·  Location:
SAIL (Students Achieve Integrated Learning)

·  Date Available:
Immediate Opening through mid-December 2022

·  Closing Date:
Open until filled

Hiawatha Valley Education District (HVED) provides special education services to 13 School Districts and 3 Charter Schools within five counties of southeast Minnesota: Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona. HVED also has one (1) Setting IV Behavior Program that provides programming for students in grades K-12 with challenging behaviors currently receiving special education services. The Setting IV Behavior Program is located in Kellogg (SAIL). In addition, HVED provides programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (SPECTRUM). Our SPECTRUM program is located in Hokah, MN. HVED offers an Alternative Learning Center housed in MN College SE located in Winona, MN. HVED is committed to providing the best services to staff, students, and member districts in southeast Minnesota. Come join our team to be a part of a great organization!

Special Education Teacher
Location: Kellogg, MN

Position:
HVED is seeking one talented and motivated full-time long-term substitute Special Education Teacher to work in the SAIL Program until approximately the middle of December. The SAIL program is located in Kellogg, Minnesota and provides services and support to Kindergarten through High School students during the school day.

Qualifications:

Minnesota licensure in Special Education licensure preferred
Successful experience as a Special Education Teacher required
Experience and knowledge of writing, monitoring, and implementing IEPs strongly preferred
Experience in developing and implementing a variety of behavior strategies and interventions for effective programming
Maintain certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), training provided by the district
Competencies:

Must possess the knowledge of MN standards and options for achieving those standards
Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills to parents, students, staff, and administrators
Ability to work with a team of professionals to meet the needs of students
Ability to collaborate with and provide direction to paraprofessionals
Proficient in meeting deadlines and managing daily record keeping

Responsibilities Include (but not limited to):

Accountable for facilitating learning, academic achievement and personal development by providing instruction to children and adolescents
Conduct assessments as part of the special education evaluation process: academic, observations and Functional Behavioral Assessments
Provide case management for students and maintain student records of services provided
Participates in IEP and in-take meetings
Utilizes technology to facilitate learning
Understands and implements the varying learning styles and the needs of a diverse student population
Develop and implement positive behavior and social skills curriculum
Performs other related duties as assigned
Employment Start Date:

As soon as possible
Travel Requirements:

Minimum travel requirements
Working Conditions:

Office, lifting, sitting, standing, pushing, pulling, keyboarding, etc.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to tolerate sudden jarring movement.
Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may require wearing of personal protective equipment.
Locations are generally moderately noisy.
FLSA Status: Non – Exempt