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Minnesota Association of School Administrators

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Special Education Teacher – ASD Setting 3 Classroom

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Position Information:

1.0 FTE

Location:

  • Sibley Elementary School

Position Summary:

Develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the academic, functional, and behavioral needs of students with ASD in an elementary and a middle school Federal Setting 3 classroom and within the general education setting; evaluates and assesses student academic, functional and behavioral progress; functions as IEP manager to assigned students; directs the work of paraprofessionals, collaborates with other service providers and educators.
 
Qualifications Required:

Minnesota Teaching license in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Academic Behavior Specialist licensure considered; multiple licenses preferred.

Elementary Special Education Teacher – Learning Center

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Position Information:

1.0 FTE (4 Full-Time Positions)

Location:

Sibley Elementary School
Lakeview Elementary School
Hawthorne Elementary School

Position Summary:

Develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the academic, functional, and behavioral needs of students with ASD, SLD, OHD, EBD in an elementary school learning center setting and within the general education setting; evaluates and assesses student academic, functional and behavioral progress; functions as IEP manager to assigned students; directs the work of paraprofessionals, collaborates with other service providers and educators.

Qualifications Required:

Minnesota Teaching license in Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Emotional and Behavioral Disorder. Academic Behavior Specialist licensure considered; multiple licenses preferred.

School Psychologist

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Position Information:
-Full-time (1.0 FTE)
-Effective: Beginning 2022-2023 school year, August 2022

Qualifications:

-Must hold  a valid Minnesota license as school psychologist
-Background in conducting assessments and evaluation writing
-Background with Functional Behavior Assessments
-Strong communication skills
-Possess excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
-Possess knowledge of specialized instruction and Due Process
-Ability to work in a team approach

1.0 FTE English Language Arts Teacher – High School

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JOB DESCRIPTION: This is a licensed teaching position that works directly with students. This teacher is responsible for all planning, assessment and instruction, and differentiation of the curriculum as needed while providing positive and consistent curriculum classroom management and behavioral intervention and support. Ability to work in a team oriented environment is a must, as is the ability to be flexible while maintaining priorities. Additional collaborative work may regularly take place with parents, coworkers and administrators to ensure the high academic performance and achievement of these students. This position will commence with the 2022-2023 school year on August 22, 2022.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Collaborate with school personnel, parents and various community agencies for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes, developing solutions and planning curriculum.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Promote equity and appreciation of diversity
• Maintain classroom management and consistently implement the program’s level system.
• Promote high standards and expectations for student achievement
• Plan and deliver effective instruction according to MN state standards.
• Address the human growth and development, physical, emotional/mental, social, intellectual, and moral issues
• Develop creative weekly lesson plans that meet needs of student learners.
• Deliver instruction utilizing appropriate resources, equipment, materials, technology and instructional strategies.
• Provide differentiated instruction based on the student’s individual level of functioning and / or modalities.
• Provide a positive role model of appropriate and respectful interactions with students and staff.
• Develop, teach, and review clear and concise classroom rules, routines, procedures, and expectations.
• Maintain constant and ongoing communication regarding students and all facets of the program.
• Accurately complete all required paperwork within the designated timelines.
• Create and support implementation of behavior improvement plans
• Perform other duties as deemed appropriate by the Principal

Manager of Payroll & Benefits

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Job Summary:
The Manager of Payroll & Benefits is responsible for managing active employee and retiree benefits programs – workers compensation, dental insurance, health insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, optional insurances, flexible spending, and retirement plans – as well as the payroll processing function.  Oversees and manages day-to-day activities of the Insurance Department and Payroll Department including recruiting, hiring, and training. Works with the Self-Insurance Trust Committee to determine the amount of premiums as well as selection of the vendors to support the benefit programs. Works with the Employee Insurance Benefits Review Committee to manage plan costs. Oversees the property and liability claims for the District.

Duties Include:

Directs, develops, implements, and oversees District-wide policies, procedures, and training which include dental, health, and flexible spending plans as well as workers compensation insurance, property/liability insurance, and payroll.  Additional benefit offerings oversight includes health reimbursement accounts, health savings accounts, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, vision insurance, Aflac insurance options, and 403(b)/457 plans.

Manages and oversees operational issues and day-to-day activities of the Insurance Department and the Payroll Department. Helps departmental staff resolve issues that require supervisory attention like the annual open enrollment process, high-dollar claims/settlements, vendor support issues, internal department budgets, and overall departmental workflow decisions.

Assures compliance with Federal, State, and other regulations like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Affordable Care Act (ACA), and Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). Maintains strict confidentiality on sensitive matters involving the District and employees.

Establish, maintain, and evaluate vendors to contract with the District. Provide recommendations for vendor changes or plan/offering changes as applicable to finance and human resources leadership, the self-insurance trust committee, or the employee insurance benefits review committee.

Implement collectively bargained contract changes from employment negotiations. Suggest language changes for improving the administration of employment contracts for the District negotiating teams.

Performs other duties as assigned in conjunction with the Business Services area.