Caledonia Area Community Education has an opening for a full-time preschool teacher/Surround Care Program assistant. The position is a teacher for the three-year-old Hand in Hand Preschool program and an assistant for our Surround Care program. Preschool classes take place Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Surround Care takes place Monday through Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The preschool teacher must have a two-year degree in early childhood or related field, minimally. Previous experience teaching preschool is a plus. Submit your cover letter, employment application, resume, letter of recommendations, transcript, and references to Gretchen Linzmeier, Caledonia Community Education Director, 825 North Warrior Avenue, Caledonia, MN 55921. Application deadline September 28, 2020
Southeast
Driver/Special Education Paraprofessional
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!
Driver/Special Education Paraprofessional
Location:
To Be Determined based on student enrollment
POSITION:
Hiawatha Valley Education District is seeking Driver/Special Education Paraprofessionals to drive students to our level IV behavior programs and then work as a Paraprofessional in our programs during the day. The Driver will transport students in a 10-passenger van. The hours and exact assignment will be determined based on student enrollment. The approximate work day will be 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM on student contact days.
EMPLOYMENT DATE:
SY 20-21
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience driving and transporting students is strongly preferred
Acceptable driving history, valid driver’s license, and ability to pass drivers background check and drivers training test is required
Must meet highly qualified criteria: Associates Degree or higher degree, or meets Minnesota Certified ParaPro Assessment
Experience working with students with behavioral needs strongly preferred
Certified in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) preferred
Ability to work with a team and take direction from supervising teacher
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but not limited to):
Drive students to and from programs and school districts.
Maintain safety in vehicles at all times.
In the classroom:Assisting teachers in their teaching duties and other general responsibilities such as organizing teaching manuals, providing instructional support, rendering reinforcement activities, 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
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
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Office, lifting, sitting, standing, pushing, pulling, keyboarding, etc.
Driving up to a 10-passenger van with students
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Paraprofessional – River Valley Academy ALC Program (Winona, MN)
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!
Paraprofessional
Location: Winona, MN
POSITION:
Hiawatha Valley Education District is seeking a talented Paraprofessional for the Alternative Learning Center (ALC) Program, housed in MN College SE located in Winona, MN. This position is full-time during the 9-month School Year.
EMPLOYMENT DATE:
School Year 2020-2021
Special Education Paraprofessional – SAIL Program (Kellogg, MN)
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 Education Paraprofessional
Location: Kellogg, MN
POSITION:
Hiawatha Valley Education District is seeking two (2) talented Special Education Paraprofessional for the EBD (Emotional Behavior Disorders) SAIL Program, which is located in Kellogg, MN. This position is full-time during the 9-month School Year.
EMPLOYMENT DATE:
School Year 2020-2021
Custodian – ACHIEVE Program in Hokah
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!
Custodian
Location: ACHIEVE Program, located in Hokah, MN.
Hiawatha Valley Education District is looking for custodian to clean for our ACHIEVE Program located in Hokah, Minnesota. This position is for up to 10 hours per week. The cleaning will need to be done after 3:00 PM.
Employment Start Date:
School Year 2020-2021
Working Conditions:
Lifting, standing, pushing, pulling, etc.
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 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 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). These positions will serve HVED member districts. District assignments are based on a combination of geographic location, student caseloads and district needs, as well as team and employee preferences.
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 2020-2021
Travel Requirements:
Travel among the HVED programs, member districts and HVED District Office required.
Working Conditions:
Office, lifting, sitting, standing, pushing, pulling, keyboarding, etc.