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Student Success Coordinator

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General Definition of Work
The Student Success Coordinator will coordinate PreK-12 services that ensure high-quality, equitable education for all students, specifically students who are traditionally underrepresented and underserved in traditional educational settings.  The Coordinator will also support the design and delivery of a K-12 academic multi-tiered system of support, including coordination of tiered intervention and enrichment opportunities to ensure student growth and success.

Essential Functions

-Provide coordination, guidance, professional development, and support for district programming including intervention, talent development, and multilingual services.
-Provide coaching and support to address barriers to learning through data analysis and utilize evidence based practices to ensure success for all students.
-Provide training and support to administrators, teachers, and leadership teams to facilitate implementation of tiered intervention and enrichment opportunities at the district and school level.
-Facilitate professional learning and support co- teaching at the district and school level.
-Coordinate and support intervention programs and services to ensure services meet the needs of all district students who may benefit from intervention services.
-Coordinate and support multilingual programs and services including student assessment and placement and instructional program development to ensure services meet the needs of all district students who may benefit from multilingual services.
-Coordinate and support development of advanced academic programming that supports student success for underrepresented and underserved students.
-Review demographic data trends to determine if programming and support are effective and collaborate with colleagues to address barriers to learning including cultural and socioeconomic barriers.
-Facility district equity team and serve on other district teams as needed.
-Increases connection, engagement, and support of our families and community and ensures multilingual interpretation and translation is available for staff, students, and parents when needed.
-Coordinate and support Family and Community Engagement Specialist model to bridge school and family/community engagement, in order to engage more families within our school community.
-Prepare and submit appropriate program and state reports consistent with district/state and grant requirements.
-Serve as the representative for the Office of Indian Education and support the development, implementation, and evaluation of the program.
-Performs other duties as assigned.

Activities Director

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Job Description:  Faribault Public Schools is seeking outstanding candidates for a full-time Activities Director to begin immediately upon hire.  The successful candidate for this leadership-level position is responsible for developing and engaging Faribault Public Students in activities and athletic opportunities.  This Director will be part of the high school and district-wide leadership team which supports and encourages community involvement with district goals and building school/community pride.

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 3,500 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.

Essential Functions:  Plans, supervises, directs and initiates recommendations concerning extracurricular goals. Directs, organizes and participates in district athletic and activity review process, coaching and advising improvement and delivery, programs, materials and equipment selection and overall program assessments.  Develops and monitors budget and programming that can be efficiently within budget while seeking additional funds through grants, fundraising, raising public awareness and collaboration opportunities as necessary. Reviews and interprets participation eligibility for students using MN State High School League, district and conference policies and procedures; making recommendations to the High School Principal, Superintendent of Schools and School Board. This director will be responsible for communicating with parents, community groups, schools, local media and the city, maintaining a positive relationship with stakeholders as a representative of the district. The Activities Director is responsible for overseeing the scheduling of facilities, reviewing activity participation and creating/reporting on student interest surveys.

Chemical Health Specialist – High School

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Position Overview:  Provide coordinated chemical health, early intervention, and support and services to students, families, and the school community. Develop, promote, and sustain chemical health prevention and education services to students, families, and the school community, in collaboration with local communities. These services are designated to reduce the incidence and impact of the use/abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. This position is full time, 8 hours per day, for 185 days per school year.

Essential Functions:   Provide chemical health counseling, referrals, and follow-up for students and their families
Conduct chemical use pre-assessments for students with chemical health concerns
Assist students and their families to facilitate entry into treatment, maintain contact with treatment personnel, coordinate transportation when necessary, and coordinate the development of a re-entry plan upon student’s return to school
Provide various support groups based on student need (e.g. sober support, concerned persons, harm reduction, etc.)
Consult and collaborate with the Student Support Services and administrative teams regarding students with chemical concern
Coordinate program activities with community agencies to provide services to students and their families
Reinforce policies and administrative regulations associated with chemical use and possession in coordination with administrative team
Facilitate lectures around on drug education and positive decision making to assigned classes.
Participate in student support team meetings at assigned schools and provide effective consultation with school partners
Demonstrate leadership in collaborating with a wide range of youth serving organizations, school districts, and local community organizations
Provide education and training to school staff, students, parents, and community.
Develop and provide prevention-related information to school staff, parents, and students in the form of newsletters, resource guides, and the schools’ drug and alcohol prevention website pages.
Participate in gathering and reporting of various outcome data
Maintain records and enter timely, accurate data
Other duties as assigned

1.0 FTE Social Studies 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

Science Teacher

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Caledonia School District No. 299 has an opening for a full-time science teacher beginning in the 2021-2022 school year.  Applicants must have or have the ability to obtain a current Minnesota license in 9-12 science OR 5-8 science.  Please complete a Certified Staff Employment Application located under the Human Resource area of school district website, and include a resume, cover letter, copy of license, and three letters of recommendation to: Caledonia Area Middle/High School, Mr. Nathan Boler, 825 North Warrior Avenue, Caledonia, MN 55921.  Position is open until filled.

School Psychologist – PEM School District (SY 2021-2022)

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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). 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!

Position
Hiawatha Valley Education District is seeking a talented, motivated School Psychologist position serving Plainview-Elgin-Millville (PEM) School within the Education District. This position is 1.0 FTE.

Essential Performance Responsibilities: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), Response to Intervention (RtI), and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Facilitate data-team (screening/progress monitoring) and child-study team (individual problem-solving) meetings

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge 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

Additional Duties:
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent of the School District served and/or HVED Executive Director.
Note:    The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Qualifications Profile:Certification/License: School Psychologist
Minnesota State Certification as a School Psychologist
Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education:Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
Master’s Degree in Psychology.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Note:    Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Experience:
Successful prior School Psychologist experience preferred.

Equipment:
Uses standard office equipment such as computer/laptop, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements:
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Salary/Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package.  Based on years of experience and credentials.

FLSA Status:       Exempt