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Minnesota Association of School Administrators

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1.0 FTE English Language Arts Teacher – ALC

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JOB DESCRIPTION: This is a licensed teaching position that works directly with students who are eligible for receiving their education in an alternative setting. 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 2021-2022 school year on August 23, 2021.

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 Director

Elementary Education Teacher – Fifth Grade (1.0)

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Essential Functions: A full-time (1.0 FTE) Fifth Grade Teacher at Roosevelt Elementary School. Performs professional work providing a broad range of teaching services within our elementary school, assisting students to develop skills, attitudes and learning methods at various levels to a targeted audience.  This position commences with the 2021-2022 school year on August 23, 2021.

Special Education Paraprofessional 21-22 SY- SPECTRUM Program (Caledonia, MN)

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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, opening in September 2020). 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 Education Paraprofessional
Location: Caledonia, MN

POSITION:
Hiawatha Valley Education District is seeking a talented Special Education Paraprofessional for the ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) SPECTRUM Program, which is located in Caledonia, MN. This position is full-time during the 9-month School Year.

EMPLOYMENT DATE: School Year 2021-2022

RATE OF PAY: $14.25 – $19.25 per hour. Benefits package available.

QUALIFICATIONS:Must meet highly qualified criteria: Associates Degree or higher degree, or meets Minnesota Certified ParaPro Assessment
Certified in Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Intervention (training provided)
Experience working with students with behavioral needs
Experience and skills in instructional role, use of technology, and interpersonal communications
Ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, and/or parents verbally and in writing
Ability to work with a team and take direction from supervising teacher
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Experience with Microsoft Office

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but not limited to):    Assisting teachers in their teaching duties and other general responsibilities such as organizing teaching manuals, providing instructional support, rendering reinforcement activities, etc.
Performing clerical tasks such as maintaining student attendance records, filing student information and progress reports, making copies, creating bulletin boards, etc.
Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher (e.g. reinforcement of IEP goals and objectives, etc.) for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and student participation
Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom
Collaborates with supervising teacher(s) or other staff as assigned for the purpose of communicating information, resolving issues, and providing services in compliance with established guidelines
Monitors special education students (e.g. classroom, field trips, lunchroom, playground, during life enrichment activities, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment

FLSA: non-exempt