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Personal Care Assistant/Special Education Paraprofessional

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Personal Care Assistant (PCA)/Special Education Paraprofessional Job Opening

Caledonia Area Middle/High School has a personal care assistant (PCA)/special education paraprofessional position opening. The hours will be 7:45 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and 7:45 a.m. until 2:15 p.m. on Wednesdays. Individuals will need to be highly qualified, or willing to take the State of Minnesota Competency exam. If interested in this position submit, your cover letter, employment application, resume and references to: Caledonia Area Middle/High School, Mr. Nathan Boler, MSHS Principal, 825 North Warrior Avenue, Caledonia, MN 55921. Email: [email protected] Application deadline is March 15, 2021.

Director of Special Education

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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 two (2) Setting IV Behavior Programs that provide programming for students in grades K-12 with challenging behaviors currently receiving special education services.  Along with two behavior programs, Hiawatha Valley Education District provides programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Setting IV behavior programs and Autism Spectrum Disorder program are located in Kellogg and Caledonia. Hiawatha Valley Education District is committed to providing the best services to staff, students, and member districts in southeast Minnesota. Come join our team to serve students and to be a part of a great organization!

Position:
Hiawatha Valley Education District is seeking a talented, self-motivated Director of Special Education. This position’s locations are TBD.

Qualifications:    Appropriate Special Education background and certification as a Director of Special Education
Knowledge of educational curriculum, individualization of instruction, and analytic teaching approaches
Knowledge of and experience working in a level III or IV Behavior and ASD Program is preferred
Skill in interpreting Special Education needs to administrators, teachers, parents, and other professionals
Demonstrate leadership skills
Knowledgeable in conducting activities directed toward group planning with outcomes of goals and/or action plans
Ability to take direction and work efficiently and effectively as part of an administrative team

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 lead teams and coordinate with others, such as Special Education Leaders, Administration, and teachers

Travel Requirements:Travel among the HVED member school districts is required.

Responsibilities (include but not limited to):Responsible to the Executive Director of Hiawatha Valley Education District
Works with the district administration and/or appropriate designee(s) in assigned school districts
Responsible for supporting, supervising, observing, and evaluating HVED itinerant staff, as assigned
Completes restrictive procedures reporting for individual districts
Provide consultation on strategies to assist learners
Assists with monthly monitoring of budgets and grants. Helps collect information from all sub-contracts/sub-award recipients.
Develop and maintain program monitoring and evaluation instruments and procedures to ensure appropriateness of instruction
Complete special education state forms for the Education District and member districts

Salary Range:   Salary is based on education and experience. Full benefits package available.

Application Deadline: Monday, May 3, 2021

Personal Care Assistant/Special Education Paraprofessional

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Personal Care Assistant/Special Education Paraprofessional

Caledonia Area Middle/High School has a personal care assistant (PCA)/special education paraprofessional position opening.  The hours will be 7:45 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and 7:45 a.m. until 2:15 p.m. on Wednesdays.  A two-year Associates Degree, 60 college credits or a passing score on the State of Minnesota Competency exam is preferred.  If interested in this position submit, your cover letter, employment application, resume and references to: Caledonia Area Middle/High School, Mr. Nathan Boler, MSHS Principal, 825 North Warrior Avenue, Caledonia, MN 55921.  Position is open until filled.

Superintendent

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ABOUT THE COMMUNITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT:

The Houston Public Schools’ main office is in Houston, Minnesota. The school district has an approximate enrollment of 450 pre-kindergarten through grade twelve students. The District also hosts the Minnesota Virtual Academy (MNVA), an online school with approximately 2,500 students across the state.

School District Website: https://www.houston.k12.mn.us/

City Website:   https://houston.govoffice.com/

LEADERSHIP PROFILE: The Houston School Board seeks a superintendent who:

  • Acts with honesty and in an ethical manner with the School Board, staff, and community
  • Delegates authority while maintaining accountability
  • Works cooperatively with the School Board; provides options and recommendations
  • Develops trust and works collaboratively with diverse groups of stakeholders
  • Is a “people person” with proven abilities in human relations and communications
  • Develops and directs an effective leadership team
  • Has knowledge or experience with special education needs and/or a diverse student body
  • Possesses knowledge or experience in online education (not only distance learning)

Previous superintendent experience is preferred, but not required.

SALARY/CONTRACT: The current superintendent’s base salary for the 2020-2021 school year is $122,623. The final salary will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications. The contract length is negotiable as provided in Minnesota statute.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  March 31, 2021

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
MSBA uses an online application process. Applicants begin the application process at https://mnmsba.myrevelus.com/. To be considered for this position, an applicant’s completed file must be received by the MSBA office by 11:59 p.m. on March 31, 2021, and must include the completed online application and the following uploaded documents: a cover letter indicating a desire to be a candidate for the “Houston Public Schools Superintendent;” legal proof or other evidence (i.e. certificate/license) showing the candidate’s qualification to be a superintendent in the state of Minnesota; and a set of up-to-date credentials, which includes a current resume, at least three letters of recommendation, and a copy of the candidate’s transcript(s) (upon hire, official transcripts must be submitted to the school district).

Please contact with any questions:  Barb Dorn, MSBA Executive Search Team, [email protected], 800-324-4459, ext. 121 (MN only) or 507-508-5501 (cell).

The Minnesota School Boards Association is an equal opportunity search agency.

1.0 FTE Industrial Technology Instructor

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Are you looking to work for a great school and collaborate with other departments?  If so, Faribault High School is the place for you.   Faribault High School, is seeking passionate and exceptional teachers who will cultivate academic excellence within a supportive learning environment. Faribault High School runs on a 7 period day and follows the pathways program.  We currently have pathways in Agriculture, Manufacturing and Engineering, Automotive and other areas.  ISD 656 is a public school district in southern Minnesota, dedicated to developing lifelong learners prepared to succeed in an ever-changing world.  To learn more about Faribault Public Schools, visit our website at www.faribault.k12.mn.us

Special Notifications:
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a highly successful technology program with a community that is technology driven.  ISD #656 has a growing program establishing student pathways in engineering, and manufacturing career fields as local and regional demands for skilled labor significantly increase. This position is responsible for industrial technology classes with the ability to develop and/or change curriculum.