Essential Functions: A full-time (1.0 FTE) Kindergarten Teacher at Lincoln 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.
Southeast
1.0 FTE Special Education ABS and/or SLD Teacher
Job Description: 1.0 FTE Special Education ABS and/or SLD Teacher at Lincoln Elementary. This position commences on 8/23/21 with the start of the 2021-22 school year.
Faribault Public Schools is a rural Pre-K through Adult School District located about 50 miles south of the Twin-Cities. The school district currently serves approximately 3,700 students in Faribault and our surrounding areas within our community of 23,000 citizens within the city limits. District sites include one early childhood center, three elementary schools K-5, one middle school 6-8, one high school 9-12, one area learning center 9-12 and one education center for adult education.
The historic community of Faribault offers adventure, fun, unique dining, history, shopping and entertainment. Once you arrive you will experience historic landmarks, cultural and artistic gathering places in downtown, 10 lakes within 10 miles with many resorts and campgrounds, 39 beautiful parks within the city, an outdoor aquatic center, miles of bike, walking and snowmobile trails, great lodging and restaurants; enjoy year round recreations such as biking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, fat tire biking and so much more.
Compensation/Benefits/Perks:
Faribault Public Schools provides a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. Other benefits include:Substantial personal and sick leave days
Fully paid single health insurance
Annual stipend of up to $1000 for national certifications
Enticing retirement package
Our district educational positions qualify for federal loan forgiveness program
State of the Art Fitness Center open to staff
1:1 Technology for staff use
Work-life balance culture
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Strong mission and vision statements
Numerous before/after school and summer programming for additional income and/or volunteering opportunities.
Solid Community Education programs offering opportunities to create and/or participate in unique programming
In addition to a supportive and collaborative professional environment, the town of Faribault has a number of unique characteristics: Commutable from Twin Cities, right off I35
Centrally located and driving distance within an hour of Mankato, Rochester, Twin Cities
Lots of lakes and good fishing
New downtown revitalization project
Small town feel with many shopping, restaurants & recreational opportunities
1.0 FTE High School Social Worker or Chemical Health Specialist
Essential Functions: A full-time (1.0 FTE) Social Worker or Chemical Health Specialist – Faribault Area Learning Center. Manage mental health/chemical health caseload, responsibilities include individual and group; establish and maintain communication with parents/guardians; and make referrals to, and conduct case-planning with, community services/resources. Assist with attendance monitoring, to include communication with students and parents/guardians. This position commences with the 2021-22 school year on August 23, 2021.
Elementary School Social Workers (3.0 FTE)
Job Description: Elementary School Social Worker at Lincoln, Roosevelt & Jefferson Elementary. These positions work with the school and families promoting a positive learning environment for general and special education students; screen and identify students through consultation with parents, staff and community agency personnel including collection and evaluating appropriate student records and developing and implementing interventions to allow students to be successful; write and present social work assessment summaries and recommendations for educational planning and social work services; maintain and facilitate the transition of students between schools or programs; serve as a resource to building staff regarding identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, facilitating support groups, supervision of students and outreach efforts. This position commences with the 2021-22 school year on August 23, 2021.
ESY-Special Education Paraprofessional for SPECTRUM Program (Caledonia, MN)
Special Education Paraprofessional for ESY
Location: Caledonia, MN
POSITION:
Hiawatha Valley Education District is seeking two (2) talented Special Education Paraprofessional for our ESY program in Caledonia. This program with meet for a total of 16 days; June 14-17, June 21-24, July 12-15 and July 19-22. Each work day will be from 8:00 AM-1:00 PM. Students will be present 8:30 AM-12:30 PM.
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
SPECTRUM- Teacher for Extended School Year (ESY)
Position Title: Special Education Teacher for Extended School Year (ESY)
Location: SPECTRUM-Caledonia
Position Purpose
Hiawatha Valley Education District is seeking two talented, driven Special Education Teachers for our ESY program at SPECTRUM. This program will meet for a total of 16 days; June 14-17, June 21-24, July 12-15 and July 19-22. Each work day will be from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Students will be present 8:30 AM-12:30 PM.
Essential Performance ResponsibilitiesFacilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum
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 or from home
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: Based on HVEA contract placement
FLSA Status: Exempt