Southeast

Job Description:

The Health and Safety Manager is responsible for implementing all procedures that are applicable to the district in connection with environmental, health and safety matters. The manager will provide support to Faribault Public Schools as a focal point on activities related to environmental, health and safety planning and preparedness – internal and externally.   This position is for 260 days per year.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Manage all environmental, health and safety related issues which include all health recommendations for staff and students (including Pre-K, K-12, Adult Education, and Community Education programs)
Train staff annually and as needed on subjects relevant to mandatory policies and outside agencies.
Lead efforts for evacuation plans and set up annual trainings; fire drills and maintain escape routs, fire marshall and OSHA checks, severe weather drills, etc.
Perform monthly audit of equipment and resources; AED, eyewash stations, emergency lights, etc.
Collaborate with administration to cultivate pandemic response culture; serve as the district level pandemic response subject matter expert.
Collaborate with district administration on effective and safe cleaning strategies; ensuring that all facilities are safe and healthy for staff, students and families.
Instruct on the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, goggles, face shields, face masks for the activity being performed.
Coordinate and maintain PPE equipment inventory; daily checks of inventories to promptly address any shortages of cleaning supplies, including washing stations, soap and/or hand sanitizer.
Appraise and implement new environmental, health and safety regulations as they relate to district operations.
Perform internal checks for lead in water, indoor air quality and asbestos concerns.
Participate in the districts advisory committees as they pertain to position.
Collaborate for general workers compensation efficiencies.
Execute community outreach to form partnerships for funding and or grants to enhance health and safety of the district.
Coordinate actions as a result of students and/or staff as they relate to environmental, health and safety concerns.
Develop and enforce district protocol to determine when staff and/or students may come back to school.
Create and manage plans for students and staff to occupy healthy and safe buildings.
Monitor plans and make suggestion to the superintendent and or director of buildings and grounds for improvements; create, manage and review site specific pandemic compliance programming.
Post, in areas visible, hygienic practices and physical distancing recommendations; including materials from MDH, MDE, CDC.
Serve as the internal incident manager, ensuring that emergencies and injuries are properly managed.
Any other duties in connection with environmental, health and safety matters.

Faribault Public Schools seeks a School Psychologist / Behavior Specialist commencing with the start of the 2020-21 school year on August 24, 2020.  Faribault school psychologists are valued team members who work as part of innovative, professional, and collaborative teams.  This school psychologist position will work as a behavioral specialist providing behavior analysis services and developing behavior intervention plans for special education students.  In addition, support and professional learning will be provided to school staff, paraprofessionals, and parents/guardians, with respect to behavior intervention techniques, conducting assessments, and developing behavior intervention plans.

There are a number of unique features to this position:Monthly collaboration meetings with other school psychologists and Special Education leadership
District pays attendance to MSPA Midwinter Conference
Clerical support for mailings and scheduling meetings
Diverse and unique student population
Teacher contract offers pay on Ed.S/ Ph.D. lane
PBIS initiatives in several buildings

Essential Functions:  The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.  Acts as liaison with the public and mental health community for the purpose of supporting individual student development goals
Collaborates with programs and services for behaviorally or emotionally disturbed students for the purpose of improved functioning and ensuring program eligibility and compliance with established guidelines
Assists with student crisis intervention
Assists in developing interventions, functional behavior assessments and behavior plans for the purpose of providing a safe and effective educational environment for students with challenging behaviors
Assists in developing procedures and training materials for District staff involved with students with challenging behaviors for the purpose of enhancing programs for students and ensuring that program operations are in compliance with established guidelines
Collaborates with school personnel, agencies, and families in coordinating individualized behavior  services  for students;
Collects and summarizes behavioral data
Completes all reporting requirements as mandated by the District, state, federal, and educational agencies (i.e. restraint and seclusion, assessments, behavioral data);
Conducts workshops, training, in-service presentations, etc. in classroom management techniques and other topics for the purpose of developing skills and establishing effective relationships with behaviorally or emotionally challenged students
Facilitates and coaches teams through the development and implementation of functional behavior assessments/behavior interventions plans and crisis plans for identified students
Implements and coaches school personnel on research based methods of classroom management and behavioral strategies;
Participates in the development of Individualized Educational Programs for students
Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and committees for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and remaining knowledgeable with program guidelines
Provides social skills instruction to students utilizing research based methodologies and approved District curricula;
Performs related duties as assigned and/or required.
In addition to a supportive and collaborative professional environment, the town of Faribault has a number of unique characteristics: District Eligible for Federal Loan Forgiveness
Annual stipend of up to $1000 for national certification.
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

Faribault Public Schools offers a competitive compensation and benefits package along with attractive perks as a school district employee. Perks include full single health insurance offered at no cost, access to state of the art fitness center, IPad issued to all licensed staff, work-life balance culture, numerous opportunities for professional development throughout each year, strong mission and vision with many opportunities to contribute to the overall organization and community. Additionally, our schools have several before/after-school activities and summer long programming with opportunities for additional income and/or volunteering.