High School Social Studies Teacher
Southeast
Elementary Head Principal
The Elementary Principal leads the delivery of educational programs, operations, personnel, and financial resources within the building to ensure that District policies are followed, District and state standards are achieved, and that the educational needs of all students are met. Responsibilities include administration of the Churchill and Hoover Elementary buildings along with the Hoover Early Learning School which hosts children ages 2-5 in preschool and family classes along with staff who serve children ages Birth-5 and their families.
Job Summary:
Fosters high student achievement and provides learning experiences which help all students meet or exceed the Minnesota standards.
Develops a safe and welcoming learning environment where all individuals are respected.
Collaborates with building and District personnel to implement curriculum and instructional programs that support learning opportunities for all students.
Coordinates the involvement of various building stakeholders–staff, parents/guardians, students–in the development and implementation of policies that enhance opportunities for students.
Conducts classroom observations and evaluates the effectiveness of staff.
Develops building processes and procedures dealing with student learning and behavior.
Develops and administers the approved building budget and staffing.
Makes decisions relating to human resources within the building, including but not limited to hiring, discipline, training and development, performance appraisal, and related activities.
Is an integral member of the District leadership team, serving on building, district, and community committees.
Develops and directs the preparation of building emergency procedures and responses with District personnel.
Supports the maintenance and improvement of the school plant, facilities, and equipment.
Monitors the completion of reports, records, and communications required by the District and State.
Performs other duties as apparent or assigned.
Behavior Specialist
Hiawatha Valley Education District (HVED) provides special education services to 13 School Districts and 2 Charter Schools within five counties of southeast Minnesota: Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona. HVED also has two (2) Setting IV Behavior Programs, Students Achieving Integrated Services (SAIL), that provide programming for students in grades K-12 with challenging behaviors currently receiving special education services. The SAIL program is located in Kellogg, and the ACHIEVE program is located in Hokah. Along with these two programs, HVED provides programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (SPECTRUM). Our SPECTRUM program is located in Caledonia. 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 Overview:
HVED is seeking two professional, self-motivated Behavior Specialists to join the Mental Health Practitioner/Behavior Specialist team. These positions are trained and competent in designing and implementing positive behavioral interventions and support to member district teachers and/or HVED’s Level IV Behavior and Autism program(s). This position will serve the ACHIEVE program. District and program assignments are based on a combination of geographic location, student caseloads and district needs, as well as team and employee preferences.
Qualifications:
The Education District requires an applicant to have one or more of the following licensure: Licensed Special Education Teacher, preferably in Emotional or Behavior Disorders (EBD). Other Special Education licensure are considered.
Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Counselor, or Board Certification Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Other degrees and licensure may be considered if the individual is skilled in behavioral analysis, functional assessment and crisis intervention.
Experience in child behavior and intervention experience strongly preferred.
Must have a valid driver’s license to travel between HVED programs and member school district(s).
Competencies:
Must be able to work in team decision-making situations
Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills
Must possess ability to problem-solve
Must possess ability to coordinate with others and lead teams when necessary
Knowledgeable in interpreting and supporting Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs)
Familiar with PBSP (Positive Behavior Support Plan) and BIPs (Behavior Intervention plans)
Responsibilities (include but not limited to):
Provide classroom and behavioral supports for students through analyzing data to identify inappropriate behaviors, planning, implementing and tracking individual behavioral plans.
Identify barriers to successful transition and facilitate transition plans.
Assist IEP teams in problem-solving and creating plans to manage behaviors that affect a student’s learning.
Become a certified CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Trainer and facilitate CPI initial and refresher courses for HVED employees and member district employees.
Provide a comprehensive approach to behavior management that includes evaluation, data collection, interventions and regular monitoring to produce socially significant improvement in children’s behavior.
Employment Start Date:
School Year 2021-2022
Travel Requirements:
Travel among the HVED programs, member districts and HVED District Office required.
Working Conditions:
Office, lifting, sitting, standing, pushing, pulling, keyboarding, etc.
Salary/Benefits:
Competitive salary and benefits package. Based on years of experience and credentials.
FLSA Status: Exempt
School Psychologist – Spring Grove School District & Mabel-Canton School District 21-22 SY
School Psychologist
School Districts: Spring Grove & Mabel-Canton
School Year: 2021-2022
Hiawatha Valley Education District provides special education services to 13 School Districts and 2 Charter Schools within five counties of southeast Minnesota: Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona. Hiawatha Valley Education District also has a Setting IV Behavior Program that provides programming for grades K-12 students with challenging behaviors currently receiving special education services. Along with the behavior program, Hiawatha Valley Education District provides programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Setting IV behavior program and Autism Spectrum Disorder program are located in Kellogg and Caledonia. Hiawatha Valley Education District is committed to providing the best special education services to staff, students, and member districts in southeast Minnesota. Come join our team to be a part of a great organization!
Position:
Hiawatha Valley Education District is seeking a talented, self-motivated School Psychologist position serving Spring Grove School District (.5 FTE) and Mabel-Canton School District (.5 FTE) within the Education District. This position is full-time 1.0 FTE with 185 days per year. This position is for the 2021-2022 School Year.
Qualifications: Licensure as a School Psychologist by Minnesota Professional Educator and Licensing and Standard Board (PELSB) required
Drivers License
Responsibilities (include but not limited to): Conducts psychological assessments; evaluates students for special education/section 504 needs, educational skills, social skills and emotional status
Designs and facilitates programs for children at-risk for failure within the typical learning environment
Facilitates communication between teachers, administrators, parents and students to find solutions to academic, behavioral, and mental health problems; assists others to understand child issues.
Provides psychological counseling; helps students, families and school manage crisis situations to minimize their effect on the learning and mental capacity of the child
Evaluates the effectiveness of academic and behavioral management programs being used; disseminates research for use in evaluations and programs
Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments and create Behavior Intervention Plans
Provide leadership to staff and administration in the areas of Multi-Tier Systems of support (MTSS) and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Facilitate data-team (screening/progress monitoring) and child-study team (individual problem-solving) meetings
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Special Education, building Principal and other administrators.
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of child psychology principles, assessments, methods, behavior modification, etc., and current developments in child psychology.
Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Must demonstrate the ability to coordinate special education/section 504 services and comply with special education/section 504 rules and due process requirements
Must demonstrate knowledge of Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) (RtI/PBIS) and various evidence-based practices
Equipment:
Uses standard office equipment such as computer/laptop, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travel between School Districts required.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
FLSA Status: Exempt
SAIL Special Education Teacher for 21-22 SY
Hiawatha Valley Education District (HVED) provides special education services to 13 School Districts and 2 Charter Schools within five counties of southeast Minnesota: Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona. HVED also has two (2) Setting IV Behavior Programs that provide programming for students in grades K-12 with challenging behaviors currently receiving special education services. The Setting IV Behavior Programs are located in Kellogg (SAIL) and Hokah (ACHIEVE). In addition, HVED provides programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (SPECTRUM). Our SPECTRUM program is located in Caledonia. 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 Edutation Teacher for Grades K-12
Location: Kellogg, MN
Position:
HVED is seeking one FTE talented and motivated full-time Special Education Teacher to work in the SAIL Program. 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:
SY 2021-2022
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.
Salary/Benefits:
Competitive salary and benefits package. Based on years of experience and credentials.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Elementary Online Learning Teacher
General Definition of Work
The Elementary Online Learning Teacher(s) will create a positive online classroom environment and instructional program fostering student success in accordance with Falcons Online Academy mission; preparing online lessons, instructing and accessing students through an online learning management system; performing all related reporting duties; and communicating with students, parents and other staff accordingly. These positions may be instructing in an in-person or fully online mode, depending on student enrollment and elementary programmatic needs. Position(s) will be located in a building with access to necessary resources to be part of a successful program.
Essential Functions:Develop course content, format, structure and schedule for class.
Plan, organize and implement classroom materials and curriculum.
Prepare lesson plans and activities, deliver instruction in both synchronous and asynchronous modes.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, mentorships, collaborative learning and demonstrations.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments in order to evaluate student progress.
Communicate with students, family members, and colleagues concerning student academic and behavioral progress.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations in a timely and confidential manner.
Collect, analyze and maintain data on individual student achievement.
Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with building and district staff.
Attend staff meetings, serve on committees, and attend workshops or in service professional development activities.